Greater Local Access to much-loved WA seafood

Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney has welcomed Fisheries Minister Joe Francis announcement of a special trial to help give more Western Australians access to our world renowned western rock lobster.

“Most of our commercial catch is exported to China at a premium price,” said Mr Blayney.

“This means that Western Australians also pay a premium at restaurants throughout WA.

“The trial, which begins today, will allow commercial rock lobster fishers to catch and tag up to an extra 50 lobsters for sale to the local market.

“This will provide about eight tonnes or 12,550 additional lobsters being made available for the general public,” said Mr Blayney.

“There has been concern for some time about the limited availability of lobsters for coastal communities and local seafood retailers, including restaurants.

“This trial will help to address the lobster shortage for local consumers.

“It will also be closely monitored but the Government is confident that it will not impact on the sustainability of the western rock lobster as it has worked closely with the Western Rock Lobster Council, which represents commercial rock lobster fishers, to develop this trial.

Western Australia has some of the best managed sustainable rock lobster fisheries in the nation. This trial will maintain their integrity but allow them to be enjoyed more readily and more affordable prices by locals.

“This issue was raised by locals at a meeting with the Premier that I organised earlier this year. The Premier promised to look at it and I’m very pleased to see this model being trialled,” said Mr Blayney.

Retail trading hours extended for 2016 Christmas Holiday Season

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise retail trading hours will be temporarily extended over the 2016 Christmas holiday season.

 The following extended trading hours will come into place:

It is up to the discretion of the individual trader whether or not they choose to open their doors for these additional hours.

Glass Co Geraldton acquires Dongara Glass

Todd West (CEO Glass Co WA) & Wayne Wickham (Director Dongara Glass)

In line with the goal of becoming a state wide business, Glass Co Geraldton is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dongara Glass. This is the first regional acquisition for the Geraldton based company.   

Glass Co Geraldton has existing operations in Geraldton and Perth. The business also regularly travels throughout the Northwest, delivering glass and aluminium products to regional and remote locations. 

In response to the purchase, Glass Co Geraldton CEO Todd West said, “Glass Co Geraldton will continue to offer a local presence, employ local people and offer a broad range of quality products and services.”  

“We see this move as a positive for Dongara, the North Midlands and for the coastal communities from Dongara to Jurien Bay. 

Glass Co GERALDTON recently celebrated 50 years of business. Started in 1966 by Don and Jenny West the business has evolved into the largest regional fabricator and processer of glass in WA.  

Mr West said, “Glass CO Geraldton’s glass processing facility is a critical piece of regional infrastructure located right here in the Mid West.” 

“For our region to continue to grow, regional businesses need to work together to make sure that we offer the very best products and services to all areas of regional WA.” 

The new enterprise starts on 15th of December operating from the existing premise at 7 Hunts Rd Dongara next to Mitre 10.

Geraldton principal Harvard-bound

Waggrakine Primary School principal LisTurner will study at Harvard University next year, as part of a prestigious leadership program run by the Liberal National Government. 

Geraldton MLAIan Blayney said Ms Turner would travel to the prestigious university in Boston to learn from the world’s best at the Graduate School of Education. 

“Ms Turner is one of 20 of WA’s top Independent Public School principals taking part in the program in 2017,” Mr Blayney said. 

“They’ll spend a week at Harvard, after which time they’ll go on to complete an online course while taking on projects to make their local schools even better.” 

The principals will form a pool of skilled leaders who can as mentors to other principals and contribute to school leadership development programs across Western Australia’s public schools. 

Harvard University was chosen because of its international reputation for excellence in school leadership development

“As principal of Waggrakine Primary School, Ms Turner has already shown she can push the boundaries of what is possible and bring innovation into the classroom,” Mr Blayney said 

“Waggrakine is now Geraldton’s biggest Government primary school.” 

Each principal who completes the program will become an Independent Public School Fellow. 

The fellowship program costs $631,700 over two years (75% Australian Government and 25% Western Australian Government funding) 

A full list of 2017 participants is below. 

For more information, visit http://www.education.wa.edu.au

Some very sobering road safety statistics for the Mid West

Mid-West 2015 fatalities 26.4 per 100,000 population

Last year 17 people died from road crashes in the Mid-West/Gascoyne and close to 100peoplewere seriously injured.

WA South Metropolitan2015 fatalities 5.1 per 100,000 population

WA SE Metropolitan 2015 fatalities 5.3 per 100,000 population

WA Central Metropolitan 2015 fatalities 5.4 per 100,000 population

WA NW Metropolitan 2015 fatalities 1.7 per 100,000 population

Overall WA 2015 fatalities 6.2 per 100,000 population

2015 was the lowest fatality rate per 100,000 head of population for WA, for a calendar year since records began in 1961.

Australia 2015 fatalities 5.1 per 100,000 population

New Zealand 2015 fatalities 6.0 per 100,000 population.2

United Kingdom 2015 fatalities 2.9 per 100,000 population

Sweden 2015 fatalities 2.8 per 100,000 population

SOURCE: WALGA

Learning Potential app-dated guide for families

A parenting app popular with Durack families is getting a refresh in time for the school holidays thanks to the Turnbull Government, with hundreds of articles, activity suggestions and advice to help families with children of all ages. 

The Learning Potential app has been downloaded 118,000 times since it launched in August last year and the latest updates come in time for the school holidays with a range of new features and 45 new articles that include a variety of activity ideas and parenting tips developed based on data of the information families had been seeking out. 

Member for Durack Melissa Price said local families had been enjoying Learning Potential’s the advice and suggested things to do with their children. 

"The Learning Potential app is a trusted resource for parents across the country because it uses the latest national and international research and is designed in collaboration with expert agencies, like the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority and the Office of the Children’s E-Safety Commissioner,” Ms Price said. 

“The Learning Potential app is free to download and easy to use and it helps parents in their role as the first teachers in any child's life and better allows them to complement the work of teachers and schools. 

“In the face of Australia’s declining rankings in international education benchmarks, the Turnbull Government’s Learning Potential app gives parents ways to easily tap and share advice, tips and ideas on being actively involved in their child’s learning and to ultimately help boost their personal skills and education outcomes. 

"Whether they’re in the high chair or when they’re in high school, the Turnbull Government’s Learning Potential app has hundreds of articles, games and tips designed to help parents no matter what stage their children are at.” 

Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the app offered parents trusted advice for any of the burning questions they had. 

“As a dad I know what it can feel like to be looking for guidance but not wanting to sift through some of the dubious parenting advice you find on the internet,” Minister Birmingham said.

“Our Learning Potential app helps fill that gap of trusted advice and helps encourage parents to try new ways of engaging with their children. 

“Our updates build on the success of the popular Learning Potential app with new articles on a range of topics like how to teach children to read using phonics, whether handwriting or typing notes is best and managing stress during exams and activities for little ones designed to improve motor skills or encourage a love of science.” 

For further information or to download the app visit learningpotential.gov.au

Geraldton Airport security to increase with funding

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn, Minister for Transport Bill Marmion and Ian Blayney MLA.

Security at Geraldton’s airport will be improved after being awarded nearly $300,000 in State Government funding to replace baggage handling/X-ray and explosive trace detection equipment.

Keeping abreast with the latest technical standards, the new equipment is set to be installed during 2017.

Minister for Transport Bill Marmion announced approval of grants under the Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS).

Geraldton Airport was among seven regional airports to receive RADS funding which supports upgrades to regional and remote aviation infrastructure.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the new equipment would be a welcome addition to Geraldton’s airport.

“There were about 127,000 passenger movements through our terminal last year. We want to continue to operate at a high standard and this funding allows us to do so,” he said.

“We’re hoping to secure more funding from the Government in the near future for significant infrastructure upgrades, to enable operation of larger aircraft through our airport to grow regional tourism and export trade.

“Real prospects have been identified for direct airfreight exports from Geraldton, and we need upgraded capacity at the airport to enable and support that growth in economic activity and jobs.

“We have already lodged submissions with the State, seeking funding support to extend the length of our main runway to 2400 metres, and we will also be seeking Building Better Regions funding support from the Federal Government in 2017,” he added.

Holiday fun to run in Spalding

Children participating in art and craft at the Spalding Family Centre in the October school holidays.

Children of the Spalding area will be in for a treat these summer holidays.

A new summer holiday program organised by the Western Australian Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) will be taking place at the Spalding Family Centre and Mitchell Street park in Spalding.

Following on the success of the holiday program held in October, this extended program will see lots more fun holiday activities.

There will be bike repair workshops, movie nights, arts and culture, health and wellbeing activities, circus fun, rap dancing DVD-making, community barbeques and plenty of sports.

Children will be able to test drive the WACRH blender bike. The bike uses pedal power to make healthy smoothies.

There will also be morning maths and reading learning circles to give kids a head start to their 2017 school year.

The holiday program is supported by the City of Greater Geraldton (CGG) and WACRH is collaborating with the Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Association (GSAC), the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) and other agencies.

Professor Sandra Thompson, WACRH Director, was pleased that WACRH could again be involved in the holiday program.

“We interviewed residents in the Spalding area as part of a soon to be released report called Reality Street.”

“What was clearly expressed by the residents was the need for holiday activities to be put on in their area for children to alleviate their boredom.”

“There are lots of activities held in central Geraldton and in the sporting areas of Wonthella but it’s often difficult for children in Spalding and the northern suburbs of Geraldton to get there.”

“By holding this extensive holiday program we will engage with kids to provide a safe and happy environment. Staff and students have been planning this to ensure a range of great activities to challenge and involve the kids,” Professor Thompson said.

Adrian Bartlett, GSAC Project Officer, noted that the holiday program has origins from over 20 years ago.

“Back in 1994 the Department of Sport and Recreation initiated a school holiday program with GSAC and Geraldton Streetwork Aboriginal Corporation (Streeties) called Streetsports.”

“Many people may remember the Streetsports trailer full of sporting equipment being moved to different community parks and ovals around Geraldton for children to play with.”

“In my early days of working for GSAC on this program, we used to get up to 100 kids a day coming along.”

“It’s great to see the return a holiday program which was shown to effectively engage kids over 20 years ago and has now evolved into something bigger and better,” Mr Bartlett said.

The program is for children aged between 6 to 16 years old. Parents and relatives are welcome to come along to have some fun and to lend a hand.

The program is being held in the first week of the school holidays from Monday 19th up to Friday 23rd December. It then starts up again after Christmas from Monday 9th to Wednesday 25th January. It will run on weekdays (not on public holidays) from 9am to 4pm. For Thursday 12thand 19th January it will run from 12-5pm.

There are no costs to attend the Spalding Summer Holiday Program thanks to the sponsorship from the CGG and other agencies. It’s all free.

Healthy morning tea and lunches will be provided every day, thanks to generous donations from Foodbank.

For more details, contact Lenny Papertalk at the WACRH on 9956 0200.

Brede Street retaining wall works

The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise it is undertaking works to extend the existing retaining wall along Brede Street to reduce rainwater runoff from the vegetated slope.

The estimated date of completion of works is 23 December 2016.

During this time members of the community are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries please contact the City on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au. 

Don't abuse those who are having a go

I know a couple of business people in Geraldton who are doing it tough at the moment. They run a couple of small businesses, and I know they've been doing it extremely tough lately with the economic downturn. But they love Geraldton's potential and have chosen to keep pushing forward.

Recently they were mistakenly attacked on social media over something that was not true... and people piled on without getting their facts straight.

And now their hearts are broken.

You see, it's hard being in business at the best of times. It's even harder being in business in regional Western Australia, in one of the most isolated cities in the country, in the middle of a massive economic downturn. It's tough wondering if you're going to lose your house, close your doors, say goodbye to all your staff who rely on their wage to pay their bills, and deal with the humiliation of failing very publicly.

Social media has given everyone a very public voice. Often the loudest voices are people with no skin in the game though... no experience running a company, nothing on the line themselves, and nothing positive to contribute.

Should business owners be held accountable? Sure. Should they be lynched by angry mobs when someone accuses them of something, regardless of whether there are any facts to back up the assertions? Err... no.

Do you want to run all the entrepreneurs out of Geraldton? Because that's how you run all the entrepreneurs out of Geraldton.

The next time you feel the need to attack a business person online, potentially hurting their ability to feed their own family, consider the following:

1. Most business owners in Geraldton are not rich. Most would earn a lot more money and have a lot more spare time if they just went and got a job.
2. Business owners are just regular people like you and me, who are having a go. They're often risking their homes, and most of the time they will fail.
3. Most business owners want Geraldton to prosper. They're not trying to rape and pillage the town. They're trying to improve it for everyone.
4. Without small businesses thriving in Gero, we'd lose a LOT of jobs.
5. They have feelings. Not all business people have skin as thick as a rhinoceros. If someone's business is a labour of love, then it really hurts to be publicly attacked.

As the world's economy shifts more towards digital products, automation, and the future becomes uncertain for many, we need to collectively encourage those among us willing to have a go. There's been some great ideas and fantastic businesses that have come out of Geraldton in the last decade or so.

Our entrepreneurs are our most valuable resource moving forward, creating jobs, stimulating the economy, and potentially changing the world for the better.

Why not send a local business a word of thanks or encouragement? You have no idea how meaningful a little thank you or pat on the back is to someone doing it tough in business.

I, for one, am thankful to all the business people in Geraldton who are having a go. I know it's not easy, but I'm grateful there's so many out there who are able to ignore the naysayers, and are rolling their sleeves up and trying something new.

I have started around 5 businesses now, and most have not been very successful. But I don't think of them as failures, just as learning opportunities. So if you're thinking of starting your own business, remember that even if it doesn't turn out as you had hoped, you haven't really failed, you've just given yourself a very intense, hands on, education.

Surround yourself with a handful of positive peers you trust.

Do your best each day.

Get enough sleep.

And don't read the comments.

Drowning incidents

In the evening of Saturday 10 December 2016, police were called to two separate drowning incidents on the Geraldton Foreshore near the Dome Café. The incidents occurred within hours of each other and are not related.

In both instances, police were the first emergency responders on the scene and provided life-saving CPR and resuscitation to both victims, with help from bystanders.

SJA attended and conveyed both victims to hospital.

The first victim was a 26 year old female from Katanning, after being removed from the water by a bystander’s jet ski, she was airlifted to Perth by RFDS for emergency treatment but was unable to be revived.

The second victim was a 25 year old male from Sinagra, he was conveyed to the Geraldton Regional Hospital and is in a stable condition.

Looking For A Gift For The Thrill Seeker In Your Life?

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This one hour experience includes 30 minutes in the air above Geraldton in our Super Decathlon with our experienced award winning Aerobatics Instructor Geoffrey McDougall. Geoffrey will take you through some basic loops, barrel rolls and stall turns and then its your turn to take control of the aircraft whilst Geoffrey talks you thru the manoeuvres. Gentle loops and barrel rolls or get into a spin - you decide how hard you want to go! $280 for a one hour experience that will never be forgotten.

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Contact Kelmac Aviation on 0400760778 to arrange your flight or gift voucher.

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Aquarena SPIRIT FM Family Fun Day returns

All your favourite Aquarena activities are back for the annual Spirit FM Aquarena Family Fun Day!

Featuring the ever-popular giant inflatables, Old McDonald’s Farm, face painting, games and heaps more. There will even be special appearances by Cray Z and Santa Clause.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the Aquarena Family Fun Day was always a highlight event for local families.

“The kids love our Aquarena and it’s great that we can put on some fun activities that everyone can enjoy,” he said.

“If you haven’t taken the kids to one of these before I would highly recommend it.”

“Plus the weather is starting to heat up so why not cool down in the pool?”

The event will be on Sunday 11 December from 12 – 4pm with entry $2 per person.

For more information, visit the CGG website at ww.cgg.wa.gov.au or call the Aquarena on 9956 6906.

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City of Greater Geraldton

100 year-old trees victims of environmental vandals

Two Tuart trees in Drummond Cove showing signs of having been tampered with may be the latest victims of environmental vandalism in Windward Park.

City of Greater Geraldton Chief Executive Officer Ken Diehm said he was saddened the trees may have been poisoned and that this wasn’t the first time trees in the Park had died under mysterious circumstances.

“Regrettably, one of these estimated 100 year-old trees has died and will need to be removed while the other is showing symptoms of poisoning which could be the result of what looks to be drill holes in both of their trunks,” he said.

“A couple of years ago, two other trees in Windward Park also died under mysterious circumstances and sadly, had to be removed,” he said.

Drummond Cove Progress Association President Gavin Hirschhausen agreed there has been an increase in community members taking matters into their own hands.

“There has been an escalation of people taking matters into their own hands,” he said.

“Its actions like this that causes fragmentation within the neighbourhood and doesn't help the wider community when we look to Council to support projects that will benefit all of Drummond Cove.”

According to Mr Diehm the trees will be replaced as they play an important role in the liveability of the City.

“All trees are important, especially in Geraldton’s semi-arid climate, and we need to do all we can to preserve the ones we have and plant more to increase the liveability of the City,” Mr Diehm said.

“I find it very disheartening that anyone would tamper with these beautiful old trees which will now need to be removed at rate payers expense.”

One of the trees was removed and the other pruned of its dead limbs on Wednesday 7 December 2016.  The cost to remove the trees and make the area safe again was approximately $5000.  The City will also spend additional funds to replace the trees.

 PICTURE: Drummond Cove Progress Association President Gavin Hirschhausen points to what appears to be a drill hole in the trunk of one of the dying trees in Windward Park.

Point Moore residential waste water systems study released

A study that investigated the potential impact the aged residential waste water treatments systems in Point Moore could be having on the local area has been released and is now open for public comment.

Acting on an April 2014 Council resolution to undertake studies of the area, specialist consultants GHD were contracted to complete the Point Moore Residential Onsite Effluent and Disposal Study (ROETD) which reports on the performance of the existing systems and impacts they could be having on public health and the local environment. 

City of Greater Geraldton Chief Executive Officer Ken Diehm said Council requested the Study be undertaken before further lease extensions could be considered as many of the dwellings were built more than 40 years and no longer meet State guidelines.  

“Many of the 178 houses at Point Moore were originally built as holiday cottages in the 1960s and 1970s and these dwelling use onsite septic tanks with effluent disposed via leach drains or soak wells,” he said. 

“Given their age, these systems don’t conform with current state legislative requirements and according to the study, many of them are in poor condition which has resulted in ground water contamination. 

“Although Council has extended 35 residential leases till 2028 they resolved they would not consider further lease extensions until detailed studies of the area which included the area’s vulnerability to coastal erosion and inundation and the REOTD Study were completed.” 

On 7 December 2016, the ROETD Study was presented to Point Moore residents and property owners.  The City is now seeking advice from State Government agencies to find a way forward. 

“The City will be taking a multi-agency approach by working with the Departments of Water, Health, Environment Regulation, Land and other key agencies to determine what the report means to the local community,” said Mr Diehm.  

“The City has also met with the Friends of Point Moore community group to develop a strategy going forward.” 

The ROETD Study follows the Point Moore Inundation & Coastal Processes Study which reported on the vulnerability of the area to coastal erosion and inundation. 

Both Point Moore studies are available on the City website.  The public comment period for the ROETD Study closes on 22 January at 4pm.

Funtavia Announces Ship-Load Of Performers

Awarded ‘Best New Venue’ at the 2016 Fringe World Awards, the Funtavia ship is set to dock back into Geraldton’s West End, Marine Terrace on Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 of February 2017. 

It is with absolute excitement that on Thursday night Funtavia organisers launched their 2017 program and sponsors list as part of CGG Christmas on the Terrace activities. From its inception in 2016 the program has doubled to feature more international, national and local artists. 

“We are proud that Funtavia has been able to bring a taste of Fringe World to Geraldton and the way in which the community embraced the 2016 pilot festival whole-heartedly.” 

Funtavia is part of Fringe World Festival, the third largest Fringe Festival in the world. 

Funtavia 2017 will feature more than 30 performances over three evenings of jam packed entertainment and fun nestled right in the heart of the west end Marine Terrace.  

 “Februarys program expect to see rappers, graffiti artists, rambling parents, comedians, improvisors, games of thrones fans, musicians and entertainers alike. No show will be the same, but we guarantee that each one will be insanely entertaining.” said Creative Producer Julian Canny  

Open each afternoon from 5.30pm will also be the Baba Marda pop-up bar, food stalls and entertainment in the Funtavia Hub, West End – this area is free for all to moseyon in and enjoy. 

Jodi Reilly, Event Producer says“ Funtavia aims to further boost Geraldton’s reputation as a colourful, lively and enviable place to live. This year we are working with tourism and hospitality partners to bundle up attractive packages that encourage visitors to stay a little longer and see what we love about our fabulous city.” 

Funtavia will host a first for regional WA, four locally produced original shows will feature as part of the program. The four shows are The Hungry Games, Smell like Meme Spirit, An Incompetent Life and Regional Produce.  Funtavia offers an incredible opportunity for our local artists and producers, not only to perform but to also become involved with the international arts sector and make connections with people across the industry. Many of these productions will be touring Perth for future performances. 

“We are extremely excited that we are able to deliver something that is really unique to Geraldton and invests directly into our local performers, while offering world class entertainment, and this is all made possible thanks to our generous event sponsors.” Ms Reilly said. 

Excluding opening night all tickets are $18 and will be available until sold out (so get it early). Tickets can be purchased online through our website www.funtavia.com

Head over to the website to keep up to date with information and to download the full event program. 

Sponsorship prospectuses are available from the Funtavia Crew at Event Nation – 08 9964 6088, funtavia@eventnation.com.au or our event website www.funtavia.com

Program copy: click HERE.

Red Hot Deals Sale at Batavia Furniture and Bedding

Come into Batavia Furniture and Bedding this week for their three days only RED HOT DEALS SALE!

There will be 15% to 50% off lounges, sofas, dining, TV units, beds and mattresses – there will be MASSIVE savings storewide. In fact the prices are even too hot to print!

This sale is for 3 days only – Thursday 8th December until 3pm Saturday 10th December, so make sure you get down to the Homemaker Centre and get your Christmas shopping sorted.

 

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Eagles and Dockers will play each other in Geraldton

We've just taken a look at the pre season AFL fixtures, and a match between Eagles and Dockers in scheduled for Geraldton at Wonthella Oval. 

Click here for the full pre season fixtures. 

Record student numbers and donations as student scholarships open for 2017

2016 Scholarship recipients and Hollomby Foundation donors.

Student numbers continue to grow at GUC with more than 300 students expected to be studying in 2017.  With the record number of students, the Hollomby Foundation, thanks to its generous donors, will offer $70,000 worth of scholarships to assist students to study in the Mid West next year.

“Scholarships are already oversubscribed so with more students, the ability to offer more support through scholarships is most welcome. The Hollomby Foundation scholarships address a definite need and help reduce the financial barriers to study that some people face,” stated GUC Director, Natalie Nelmes.

Hollomby Foundation scholarships assist not only the region’s local talent to be able to study locally but also recognise their academic commitment, community participation, future aspirations and of course, financial need.

“Scholarships can help students to cover the cost of books (sometimes as much as $500 a semester), the home internet connections vital to keeping up with their study or a lap top to study with.  For some students, they are also required to travel from towns within a 2 hour radius of Geraldton and that fuel expense mounts up,” explained Ms Nelmes.

The Hollomby Foundation is named after the late Joe Hollomby, affectionately known as the ‘shortbread man’, who raised over $1million for charities and local organisations as well as people in need, baking and selling shortbread and apple pies.  The Hollomby Foundation was established for the advancement of tertiary education in our region and supports Mid West students to fulfil their educational dreams.

2017 Hollomby Foundation Scholarships have been made possible by the following generous donors;

Deepdale Bursary, St John of God Health Care Geraldton, RSM Geraldton, The Horwood Family, Greenough River Solar Farm, Mid West Development Commission, City of Greater Geraldton, Shire of Irwin, Shire of Northampton, Ian Blayney MLA, Darren West MLC, Paul Brown MP, Bendigo Bank, Bundiyarra Community Aboriginal Corporation, Rotary Club of Batavia Coast and MidWest Art Management.

For a list of scholarships and application details click here; http://www.guc.edu.au/students/scholarships-3/

Applications are open until 5pm Wednesday 8 March 2017.

Applications for Accounting, Business, Education (Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary), Environmental Science, Psychological Science, andSocial Work close 20 February. Applications for Graduate Diploma of Education and Engineering close 6 February. Nursing and STEPS applications have closed for Term 1 2017. For further information please contact the GUC on 9920 4400, email brendanp@guc.edu.au or visit www.guc.edu.au/courses/