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For over 35 years, the Randolph Stow Young Writers Award has celebrated the creativity of young writers —and this year is no exception.

Finding your new favourite eatery or watering hole has never been easier thanks to a new digital map showcasing the best of Geraldton’s food and drink scene.

Geraldton’s much loved Beresford Foreshore has experienced a setback following the vandalism of three trees.

Geraldton is on the road to claiming the top holiday spot in the state after being named a finalist in the 2025 7NEWS Top Tourism Awards and now the public have the opportunity to vote to help bring home the win.

Celebrating its 20th year, Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival will kick off with the community-favourite Short Story Prize.

School Holidays are just around the corner and so is the City of Greater Geraldton’s always popular School Holiday Program.

The City of Greater Geraldton is launching stage two of its Integrated Rabbit Control Program this week on City land and reserves with the highest feral populations.

ANZAC Day will be commemorated this month as the community acknowledges those who have fought for our country.

Residents and businesses in Mullewa can now benefit from the fastest and most reliable nbn internet technology following the completion of fibre upgrades.

A major review of the City’s Strategic Community Plan is nearing completion with a draft document now available for feedback.

Local construction company Geraldton Building Services and Cabinets has secured an opportunity to build seven new single-storey homes following Council’s commitment to attracting and retaining key services for the Midwest.

State Government funding has been secured to review and update the City of Greater Geraldton’s extensive list of heritage places.

When is the best time to stay and play in Geraldton with the family? Well, it depends on what you like to do! If it’s hanging out at the beach, soaking up the perfect weather, exploring and having adventures then it has to be autumn and it has to be the Shore Leave Festival weekend! 

If you love art you’ll jump at the opportunity to provide feedback on a new plan that will beautify the City over the next five years.

Women on Wheels Geraldton is back next month in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Seafood, entertainment and fun will be back on the menu later this year when Shore Leave Festival returns to the Midwest Thursday 23 to Sunday 27 April.

Rocks Laneway will once again come alive with young entrepreneurs when A Day in the Laneway returns in April.

Geraldton Regional Library will host a special evening this month, celebrating Geraldton born author Holden Sheppard’s book “Invisible Boys.”

Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking to connect with others who share your passion for books, the newly formed Chapter Bay Book Club (CBBC) may just have what you’re after.

Exciting news for Geraldton’s CBD as Minister for Planning, Lands, Housing and Homelessness Hon John Carey MLA committed $4.4 million in State Government funding to progress Stage 2 of Batavia Coast Marina (BCM2).

The City of Greater Geraldton will be relaunching its Integrated Rabbit Control Program next week in areas with the highest rabbit populations.

Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG) will soon present two new exhibitions, Batavia Unravelled and RE-FOCUSED with these artworks offering a diverse range of artistic expressions from local and Western Australian artists.

Construction to replace the aged Nangetty-Walkaway Road Bridge will soon be underway with works scheduled to begin on Tuesday 28 January 2025.

Preparing development applications has just gotten simpler thanks to a new service being offered by the City of Greater Geraldton.

Australia Day will see the Geraldton Foreshore, QEII Seniors and Community Centre and Doc Docherty Pool play host to a range of events for the whole community.

The transformation of Maitland Park into a multiuse space powered by renewable energy is one step closer following grant funding secured from the Australian Government to undertake planning, detailed design and a comprehensive business case for the innovative project.

Groups looking for a monetary boost are encouraged to apply for the latest round of the City of Greater Geraldton’s Community Grants Program.

Local budding photographers will have the chance to have their work on display in the “Best Moments on Country” exhibition at the Museum of Geraldton as part of National Reconciliation Week 2025.

Fireworks will round out Geraldton’s Australia Day 2025 programme thanks to vehicle rental company Europcar WA.

This weekend marks the much-anticipated return of Sundays by the Sea, which will bring live music back to the Geraldton Foreshore.