2019 Certificate III in Dance

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Looking for a Certificate Course to go towards your Year 11 & 12 WACE requirements?

Look no further!

Cheer & Dance Intensity are able to offer ALL dancers the ability to achieve this! Do something they love and gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dance in the process!

Even better - this can all be done while still staying at your current dance studio.

Open to students in year 9, 10 & 11.

Contact cheerdanceintensity@gmail.com for more information and your prospectus

Registrations close April 30th

 

Midwest Gascoyne big winners with BBRF

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Communities across the Durack electorate will benefit from a share of more than $4 million in funding under Round 3 of the Federal Government’s highly successful Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).

Federal Member for Durack and Minister for the Environment Melissa Price said she is delighted that Durack has fared so well in this round and that the Government’s investment in local projects under Round 3 will help grow the economy and build a strong future for Australia’s regions.

“More than $3.2 million of this funding has been allocated to nine projects in the Midwest and Gascoyne, under both the Infrastructure and Community BBRF streams,” she said.

“The projects will benefit these communities which is a great outcome for Durack.

“It is projects such as these that make our regional communities even better places to live, work and raise a family - and also visit, and I’m excited to see the positive difference this funding will make to the community.

“In this round we are also investing more than $70 million in regional tourism infrastructure, to support those many regional communities that rely on tourism to bolster their economy,” said the Minister.

Midwest and Gascoyne successful projects include:

Under the Infrastructure stream:

  • Shire of Mt Magnet for Murchison Region Vermin Cell Fence: $2,250,000 
    The fence will be 1,400 kms, of which 1,074 kms has been constructed and 108 kms under construction. Will create a vermin proof cell encompassing 53 privately operated pastoral stations and nine pastoral stations managed by the WA Government, covering 
    6,536,198 hectares.

  • Shire of Mt Magnet for Extension of Mt Magnet Mining and Pastoral Museum $58,090 
    To generate economic growth in Australia's Golden Outback and increase tourism infrastructure available to visitors, whilst preserving significant historic relics from Western Australia's mining past. 

  • Shire of Meekatharra for Development of Lloyds Plaza: $500,000 
    To revitalise a 1950s building into a multi-purpose facility including visitors centre, cafe, indigenous art gallery, community resource centre, library/museum, conference/training room, hairdresser and two commercial spaces supporting tourism activity.

  • St John Ambulance Northampton: Beating Heart Project – Building community resilience in Northampton: $157,285 
    Aims to provide the best possible essential emergency service to the extended community. Improve facilities to continually meet increasing and changing community demands with a training room/hall, converting current space to reception/administration area and constructing a playground. Will provide inclusive access to amenities.

  • Carnamah North Midlands Project for The Exchange – Carnamah: $59,738 
    Renovation of historic garage building to accommodate local tourism office, local organisations, free community book exchange, co-working/incubation spaces, an arts studio, indoor and outdoor event venue and Indigenous nursery.

  • Shire of Chapman Valley for Bill Hemsley Park Groundwater Access Project: $28,000 
    To secure underground water access to the park community centre and surrounding areas. Parkfalls Estate in the White Peak locality is the fastest growing area within the Shire of Chapman Valley, and this project will support water collection and preservation at this new community hub location.

  • Cue Community Resource Centre for Construction of Cue Heritage Discovery Centre: $133,865 
    To expand tourism infrastructure in Australia’s Golden Outback through construction of Cue’s only heritage discovery centre.

Under the Community investment stream:

  • Gascoyne River ABC Foundation for Gascoyne Aboriginal Tourism Corridor: $61,995 
    To deliver a strategic plan and regional leadership program focusing on Aboriginal tourism in remote communities across the Gascoyne. Will involve meeting with regional stakeholders in different locations to assess needs to inform creation of the strategic plan. Upon plan’s completion, further consultation will be conducted with identified tourism operators to provide mentoring, training, and support regarding the plan.

  • Shire of Shark Bay – to measure the economic conditions of the local business sector in Denham: $20,000
    To commission external consultants to provide an economic study of the local business sector giving a better understanding in implementing sustainable economic strategic planning and employment creation.

Sustainable irrigation system finalist in awards

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The Wonthella Oval

The development of a new irrigation system that reduces the need for scheme water has been chosen as a finalist in the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) WA Awards for Excellence.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the irrigation system is enabling the sustainable use of water at the Wonthella Sporting complex, one of the City of Greater Geraldton's premier sporting facilities.

“The salinity level in the existing groundwater bores supplying irrigation water is rising which is forcing the use of scheme water to supplement the water supply to irrigate the 15 hectare complex,” he said.

“The development of this new irrigation system involves drawing irrigation water from the top of the aquifer at Wonthella at a rate comparable to the aquifer recharge at the nearby Water Corporation waste water treatment ponds and increases benefits achieved through the tried and tested method of recycling waste water.

“Although it is fantastic to see this project in the running for IPWEA’s annual awards, it’s our community who are the real winners as the system reduces costs whilst improving water quality and the performance of the turf for our footy, soccer, hockey and tennis club users.”

The IPWEA WA Awards provide opportunity for the public works sector and local government to showcase individual contributions to the growth and wellbeing of the Institute, excellence in significant engineering projects, and innovative practices.

The Winners of the Excellence Awards will be announced at the 2019 Annual State Conference Gala Dinner on Friday 15 March 2019.

Local contractor wins Rocks Laneway tender

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The revitalisation of the CBD will soon be underway with local contractor Geraldton Building Services & Cabinets (GBSC) having won the tender to construct the Rocks Laneway Project.

The long-standing local building company will oversee the transformation of the Rocks building into a laneway connecting Marine Terrace to the Foreshore.

The project also includes the creation of a Town Square and ‘Ghost Office’ and upgrades to the Post Office Lane featuring public art spaces and bespoke seating.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the Rocks Laneway Project is about diversifying public areas.

“The newly enhanced Beresford Foreshore is a bright and beautiful family friendly area used for sports and recreation whilst the West End with its painted buildings and activated laneways is a colourful and vibrant place to shop and eat,” he said.

“The Rocks Laneway Project will build on the success of these two areas whilst taking it a step further by developing a place management plan to activate the area year round with a range of events and activities, including opportunities for local artists to exhibit and perform.

“Council is always pleased to see local businesses throwing their hats in the ring for large infrastructure projects and I’d like to thank the local companies that tendered for the project.

“Not only does it keep our economy stimulated, it also keeps locals employed,” he added.

GBSC Managing Director Peter Fleay said winning the tender for the Rocks Laneway Project enabled the company to continue to work with the City on the delivery of key infrastructure projects.

“In 2015, GBSC completed the refurbishment of the Original Railway Station, now home to the Geraldton Visitor Centre, and we are currently constructing the new Geraldton-Greenough SES building at the airport,” he said.

“Through our apprenticeship and Aboriginal employment programs we are not only able to provide important employment opportunities for local people, we are enabling them to be part of projects that help make our City such a great place to live.”

Construction of the $1.48 million Rocks Laneway project is scheduled to begin in a few weeks’ time. The project is funded via the City Centre Revitalisation Budget.


Road maintenance works

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise preventative road maintenance works, including crack sealing, will be undertaken on eight City streets with works commencing on Tuesday 5 March 2019 for a period of two weeks.

Works will take place on the following streets:

  • Baler Road – Sunset Beach

  • Barret Drive - Wandina

  • Cathedral Avenue - Geraldton

  • Chapman Road – Bluff Point & Beresford

  • Horwood Road - Utakarra

  • Strickland Road - Spalding

  • Teviot Close – Cape Burney

  • Thames Drive – Cape Burney

 

Traffic management will be in place and 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.

Allanooka Springs road works

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise road widening and reseal works will be undertaken to a section of Allanooka Springs Road south of Walkaway Nangetty Road and north of Greenough Road in Walkaway with works commencing on Wednesday 6 March 2019 for a period of approximately six weeks.

These works are part of $3,965,000 allocated in the 2018/19 Budget for road renewals and are 66% grant funded via the Regional Road Group Scheme.

The anticipated hours of work will be from 7am to 6pm and traffic management will be in place 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.


Staircase closure at Dolphin Street

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise it will be decommissioning the Dolphin Street and Barrett Drive staircase as it has reached the end of useful life and cannot be maintained in an appropriate and safe condition.

To ensure community safety, the staircase will be removed and the site rehabilitated with works taking place on Wednesday 6 March and Thursday 7 March 2019.

Pedestrians are advised to use alternative routes to access Barrett Drive and are encouraged to use the Ackland Road controlled intersection to safely access and cross the Brand Highway.

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.


Hearing Awareness Week sees launch of new technology to combat hearing aid stigma

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Stigma is one of the main reasons that 9 out of 10 Australians with a mild to moderate hearing loss delay addressing the issue. 

Hearing solutions pioneer Signia announces the launch of a new hearing aid called “Styletto” which is designed to address Geraldton residents’ concerns over hearing aid aesthetics in the lead up to Hearing Awareness Week, 3 – 9 March 2019.

One in six Australians are affected by hearing loss – that’s an estimated 3.5 million people.  Further research indicates 9 out of 10 people with a mild to moderate hearing loss are not seeking treatment or wearing hearing aids.  Stigma of how traditional hearing aids appear is a major factor in this worrying statistic.

Styletto on ear

To combat the reluctance of people to wear hearing aids, Signia is launching a new stylish and modern hearing aid concept called “Styletto” which is designed to transform the perception of hearing aids.  

Paul Mayfield a Uniting Church Minister who recently was fitted with “Styletto” at Hearing Professionals in Melbourne commented “There is something appealing about the look of state-of-the-art technology, I’m not a techie but this appeals to me.”

Styletto hearing aids have been engineered to combine style, technology and connectivity.  Featuring the latest sound processing technology and Bluetooth* streaming, the hearing aids are designed to address the main hearing challenges for people with mild to moderate hearing loss; reduced speech clarity and difficulty hearing in noisy environments. 

Paul commented “I was having difficulty hearing in meetings and parties with a lot of background noise, I was also anxious when taking phone calls. Now my hearing is so much better, I feel straight away the difference in communicating and the Bluetooth streaming makes a huge difference.”

Paul Guthrie, Managing Director of Sivantos ANZ, said he is proud the company has developed a product that not only delivers quality hearing support but also drives hearing aid adoption.

“It’s concerning that so many Geraldton residents may be choosing to avoid wearing hearing aids when confronted with mild-to-moderate hearing loss due to concerns over how they might look,” said Mr Guthrie.

“By developing a solution that combines the very latest hearing technology and Bluetooth connectivity with stylish designs and colour palettes we are tapping into society’s overwhelming preference for technology that looks good,” he added. 

Styletto with charger

For convenient handling on the move, Styletto uses the latest portable rechargeable technology.  An ultra-slim portable charging case ensures wearers can experience four days of use without plugs or cables.

To celebrate Hearing Awareness Week. Signia is currently offering free no obligation trials of Styletto at participating hearing clinics across Australia. To learn more and register visit www.signia-hearing.com.au/trial-hearing-aids-styletto-connect

For information please contact: Professional Public Relations: Eli Grynberg 03 8643 1624 

Canstar Blue rated Signia as having the most satisfied hearing aid customers 




Colin Buchanan Live!

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Colin Buchanan is coming back to Strathalbyn Christian College to kick off our 40th Anniversary Year with an action, packed performance for one night only.

For some of us we might remember Colin Buchanan on ABC’s Play School, or maybe it was his role as Presenter in various Channel 7 prime time shows like “Australia’s strangest home improvements” but I think most people would know Colin as a singer songwriter for Christian Children’s music. (http://colinbuchanan.com.au/about)

Colin Buchanan has become a household name when it comes to Christian Children’s music and I am sure his albums have been played on countless family road trips, Sunday schools and classrooms around Australia.

Colin’s performance is action packed with many different characters and lot of energy.

This performance would not be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors, Turtle Cove Early Learning Centre, Ocean Air Custom Airconditioning Solutions and Centro Dental.

Tickets are on sale now!

Details:

Thursday 21 March @ 6.30pm Strathalbyn Christian College Hall

Tickets $11 each (children under 2 free) Tickets can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com/BAUAB

Cheer & Dance Intensity

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Cheer & Dance Intensity is a Dancing studio located in Flores road that provides fun, high energy, quality classes suited to a large variety of ages.

We provide competition & recreational class options to suit everyone in addition to the opportunity to participate in a range of local performances and exams throughout the year. Classes are offered in a variety of styles including, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Singing, Musical Theatre, Cheerleading and Gymnastics.

Contact us today to see what we have to offer for your child.

Geraldton Grammar School Come & Play

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Geraldton Grammar School would like to invite families with children 0-4 years old to their Come & Play in the Early Learning Area and Kindy Playground.

Come &  Play is a great opportunity for you to spend some fun time with your child/ren in a family friendly environment filled with great resources and play opportunities.  There will be inside and outside play, craft activities and sensory play. You will also meet other parents and carers and your child will have lots of new friends to play with.

Come and Play is on Wednesdays from 8:30am to 10:30am, during the school term.

For more information see our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/comeandplayatGGS

North West Coastal Hwy Resurfacing Works

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Catwest wishes to advise that it will be undertaking Nightworks for road resurfacing activities on NW Coastal Hwy between Mabel Street and Chapman Valley Road

Resurfacing works is scheduled to undertaken between Tuesday the 29th January to the 8th of February 2019. The anticipated hours of work will be between 7:00pm and 7:00am.

Traffic Management will be in place during this time with some side road closures as required. Detours will be in place and access to nearby surrounding properties will be maintained.

Residents and businesses with properties located nearby are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and direction from the authorised Catwest personnel and contactors.

Any Industrial Properties located on Flores Road are advised to detour all RAV Network vehicles to Place Road during the works when the Road Closure on Webberton Road is in place.

Catwest apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any queries regarding the scheduled works please contact David Serafini, on 08 9923 3957 or email admin@catwest.com.au



Greenough ‘G’ plates back by popular demand

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City of Greater Geraldton Councillor Jerry Clune (from left), Agricultural Region MLC Laurie Graham and Mayor Shane Van Styn with reintroduced ‘G’ plates.

You’ll soon be seeing more of the ‘G’ vehicle number plates around town as the Department of Transport has approved the City’s request for the reintroduction of former Shire of Greenough registration plates.

Following the amalgamation of the Shire of Greenough with the City of Geraldton with in 2007, the Shire’s ‘G’ and the City’s ‘GN’ number plates were discontinued and ‘GNG’ plates introduced. After the amalgamation with Mullewa in 2011, these registration plates were then replaced with the current ‘CGG’ plates.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said continued community sentiment for the rural shire was the reason for requesting the number plates be reissued.

“Many residents still have strong feelings for the former Shire of Greenough and many still retain their existing ‘G’ plates on their licenced vehicles,” he said.

“Following the amalgamation with Mullewa, the Department continued to issue the Mullewa ‘MW’ registration plates so all the more reason for the Greenough plates to be reintroduced.”

Agricultural Region MLC Laurie Graham has long been a proponent for a return of the ‘G’ plates.

“It’s very satisfying that the City of Greater Geraldton undertook this process with Department of Transport. I have lobbied for the return of ‘G’ plates for Geraldton as a citizen, Councillor and now as a member of State government,” he said.

“This decision helps us retain and strengthen our identity in Geraldton and I am looking forward to putting new ‘G’ plates on my work vehicle as soon as possible.”

Greenough ‘G’ series plates are available to vehicles, trailers and motorcycles as well as farm vehicles and trailers from the Geraldton Dept. of Transport office.

Marc Jacobs frames are now Available at Specsavers

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These brand new Marc Jacobs frames have just launched and are available now from Specsavers Geraldton.  

Get two for the price of one, and prices start at just $249 including single vision lenses. 

Multifocals and bifocals are extra.

 

See where TAFE can take you at Enrolment Days

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Photo 1 (L-R) – Tyler Price and Zia Van Der Merwe

Central Regional TAFE (CRTAFE) are getting ready to welcome an influx of potential students at their annual Enrolment Day events.

Each year CRTAFE looks forward showing the community what their local TAFE has to offer and the Enrolment Days are a way for them to find all the information they need in one place.

Experienced staff and lecturers will be on hand to speak to prospective students and discuss the best training options for their needs. Those attending can also tour the campus and view the modern facilities.

Both current and previous students have said the best part of the Enrolment Days is the valuable time spent with staff who assist students in finding the best courses and pathways to suit their interests, availability and lifestyle.

CRTAFE Managing Director Bill Swetman said there is something to suit everyone at TAFE and encouraged anyone thinking about training to come and explore their options.

“From those who have recently completed high school, to those looking for a career change, a promotion at their current workplace or perhaps anyone just wanting to improve their current skills, studying at TAFE can help you get to where you want to be” Mr Swetman said.

“We aim to make the enrolment process hassle free and accessible to all, and this year we also have the added advantage of having the Jobs and Skills Centres on campus which will provide an additional service for the community to speak to staff about employment and career advice” he said.

“We offer flexible training options, a large variety of qualifications, and state-of-art facilities right here in the central regions of WA and we want everyone to come and see what is available at their local TAFE” he said.

Potential students can choose from a Certificate I to Advanced Diploma, apprenticeships, traineeships and short courses. CRTAFE also offers payment plans, University Pathways and has several student support services available.

 

Enrolment Days details:

Geraldton Campus General Enrolment Days

Date: Thursday 17 January and Friday 18 January. For those who have already been offered placements in 2019, enrolment will take place on Wednesday 16 January.

Time: 9am-5pm

Location: Geraldton Campus at 175 Fitzgerald St. Geraldton

Northam Campus

Date: Thursday 24 January and Friday 25 January

Time: 9am-5pm Location: Northam Campus, Lot 1 Hutt Street Northam

Kalgoorlie Campus

Date: Thursday 24 January and Friday 25 January

Time: 9am-5pm

Location: Kalgoorlie Campus, 34 Cheetham Street Kalgoorlie

* Prospective students are asked to bring their identification.

The 2019 Course Guide is available to download from www.centralregional.wa.edu.au

For more information students can contact the TAFE on 1800 672 700 or email info@crtafe.wa.edu.au

New heritage drive trail honours military ties

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The War Years Drive Trail booklet is now available from the Geraldton Regional Library and includes old photos of Geraldton like the above and more much.

A new heritage drive trail which honours the long association Geraldton has had with the military has been produced which explores places and stories associated with war in the City of Greater Geraldton.

The War Years Drive Trail booklet which is now available, takes readers on a journey through Geraldton to a number of different sites and places of significance.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said many locals will be interested with the war connections Geraldton has.

“Many locals might not associate Geraldton with war but we actually have a long history and this new trail gives us a whole new insight into that era,” he said.

“Geraldtonians have continued to serve our country in the various theatres of war, from the battles of World War I and World War II, to the more recent military conflicts of the Korean and Vietnamese Wars.

“We have deep connections with the loss of the HMAS Sydney II in 1941 which came as a huge shock for Geraldton at the time, dispelling any previous thoughts that it would not be affected by the war.

“Despite the terrible loss of life inflicted during the war, the presence of large numbers of servicemen and women in Geraldton and the wider district introduced activities, industry and experiences which has changed our City forever,” Mayor Van Styn added.

Geraldton’s involvement with the military and war began as early as 1629 when a group of soldiers, led by Private Wiebbe Hayes, rose against the mutineers of the shipwrecked Batavia.

The self-drive heritage trail takes approximately one-day to complete covering around 200km.

Locations include West End beaches, Olive Street Memorial, Marine Terrace, Geraldton Railway Station, Birdwood House, sites in Greenough, Mullewa and many more.

The War Years Drive trail booklet is available as a free download via the Geraldton Regional Library website and will also be available as a free app early in 2019. 

Hardcopies of the trail booklets are available for purchase from the Geraldton Regional Library, Geraldton Visitor Centre and the Mullewa District Office for $10 each.