โ ๏ธCHANGE OF LOCATION - Due to expected weather events, tonight's screening of Mean Girls will now take place at the Geraldton Youth Centre from 6.30pm. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
๐ฌ Films in the Park โ Week 5 ๐
It might not be October 3 yetโฆ but weโre still asking what day it is at the Geraldton Youth Centre this week ๐
Join us for the modern comedy classic Mean Girls - packed with iconic moments, quotable lines and plenty of laughs under the stars.
๐บ Free entry
๐ Relaxed outdoor movie atmosphere
๐งบ Bring a picnic, rug or low chair
๐ Friday 15 May
๐ Kicks off at 6.30pm
๐ซธ Huge thanks to Rio Tinto for their support of this series!
Fridays are for movies ๐
๐ To view the full schedule, visit: https://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/events/films-in-the-park/10859
๐ฅ Fire Permits Required Year-Round ๐ฅ
Residents in Geraldton and surrounding semi-rural areas are reminded that permits are required all year round.
โ A permit is needed for:
Any open fire (including drum or incinerator fires)
Small garden burn-offs
โ No permit needed for:
Fire pits between 6pm and 11pm
โ Important:
No fires are permitted on HIGH fire danger days (as advised by the Bureau of Meteorology).
Failure to comply can result in a $250 fine.
๐ Get your permit:
Online via the City of Greater Geraldton website: https://cgg.wa.gov.au/live/my-environment/emergency-management-services/burning-permits.aspx
Call the City on 9956 6600
Visit in person at 63 Cathedral Avenue
Letโs work together to keep our community safe. ๐ฟ๐ฅ
๐ข ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ช๐๐ก๐ง๐๐
New change rooms are being installed on the Foreshore and the City is looking for public art ideas โก๏ธ๐จ๐ก to beautify these converted sea containers.
Ideas that complement the Foreshore location ๐๐โโ๏ธ ๐ ๐ฅ๏ธ๐ณ๏ธ and surrounding amenities ๐๏ธ including the nearby Rubikโs Cube toilets will inform the final design.
๐จ Submit your ideas by COB Wednesday 20 May to ๐[email protected]
More information on the Foreshore changerooms ๐ https://bit.ly/49IQXwW
Need more guidance? Check out the Cityโs Public Art Masterplan ๐https://bit.ly/4eOnyFj
๐ท Artist impression of change room sea container.
โ๏ธ Today is Flying Doctor Day โค๏ธ
Today weโre proud to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the lifeโsaving work they deliver for our Midwest community and beyond.
Over the past year, RFDS WA helped 1,875 patients across the Midwest, including 166 children, providing critical care when distance and time mattered most.
Funds raised today will help train crews operating new PCโ12 PRO aircraft, ensuring RFDS WA can continue reaching people across regional and remote Western Australia.
๐ Every donation made today is doubled, making your support go even further.
Join us in thanking the RFDS teams who are there when our community needs them most.
Become a Royal Flying Doctor Champion ๐https://bit.ly/3OM12lQ
๐ A very warm congratulations to Mr Denis Blackwell on reaching his 100th birthday yesterday, 12 May ๐
As a valued member of the QEII Seniors Community Centre and a regular at Balance Gym sessions, Denis is a wonderful example of staying active and connected in the community.
We wish Denis a very happy birthday and hope his special day is filled with celebration, good company and wellโdeserved recognition.
Congratulations on this remarkable milestone.
๐ฃ Come join Reconciliation Australia for a community walk for National Reconciliation Week.
๐ช The walk will begin at Rocks Laneway, strolling along the Foreshore together, and finishing back at Rocks Laneway for guest speakers and light refreshments.
๐ Wednesday 27 May
๐ 11.00am - 1.00pm
๐ Meet at Rocks Laneway, Marine Terrace, Geraldton
๐ To learn more about National Reconciliation Week, visit: .au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/
๐ฅ๐ฅ Local Legend ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Geraldton local Alexis Gibbens is making a difference at just 15 years old. Passionate about speaking up and creating change, Alexis has been selected for this yearโs Youth Parliament, representing the Geraldton electorate and sitting on the Energy and Environment committee.
Congratulations Alexis, you're a true Local Legend ๐
๐ฌ Films in the Park โ Week 5 ๐
It might not be October 3 yetโฆ but weโre still asking what day it is at Queens Park this week ๐
Join us for the modern comedy classic Mean Girls - packed with iconic moments, quotable lines and plenty of laughs under the stars.
๐บ Free entry
๐ Relaxed outdoor movie atmosphere
๐งบ Bring a picnic, rug or low chair
๐ Friday 15 May
๐ Kicks off at 6.30pm
๐ซธ Huge thanks to Rio Tinto for their support of this series!
Fridays are for movies ๐
๐ To view the full schedule, visit: https://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/events/films-in-the-park/10859
๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ ๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐
Nine local not-for-profit organisations have received a much-needed boost after sharing in almost $60,000 through Round 34 of the City of Greater Geraldtonโs Community Grants Program.
๐Read more in the media release here: https://bit.ly/48R2avd
๐ท(LโR) Geraldton Longboard Club representatives Michael Altham and his son, Laine Altham; Geraldton Softball Association Vice Chairperson Kerri Jefferies; Geraldton Anglican Cathedral representative Dean Lachlan Edwards; City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Jerry Clune; Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation Communications Coordinator Tash Gilespie and Project Officer Ken Capewell.
๐ขThe City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise the Geraldton Regional Library will be closed on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May 2026 to allow for scheduled air conditioning maintenance works.
The Library will reopen with normal services Thursday 21 May.
There will be no interruptions to online services.
Minor disruptions to parking on the Chapman Road side of the Library may occur during this time.
The City appreciates your patience while these works are being completed.
These works align with the Liveable theme of the Cityโs Strategic Community Plan and reflect the organisationโs commitment to delivering and maintaining high-quality facilities to support community health and wellbeing.
If you have any queries please contact the Library on (08) 9956 6659 or email [email protected].
๐ Get Active with Mixed Netball! ๐
Looking for something fun, active, and confidence-building for young people?
Weโve got just the thing!
Our Give it a Go Mixed Netball program is designed for ages 10โ17 and offers a safe, supportive space where participants can:
โจ Build fitness and coordination
โจ Grow confidence and resilience
โจ Learn new skills and make friends
No experience needed โ this is a welcoming, inclusive program for all skill levels ๐
๐ Thursdays | 3:30pm โ 4:30pm
๐ Program runs through to 18 June
๐ Please wear enclosed shoes (all equipment provided!)
Spots are available now โ donโt miss out on a great opportunity to get active and have fun!
๐ Secure your place today!
This event is proudly supported by the @wagovernment
๐ Thereโs a Census job for you!
The @absstats is hiring 30,000+ people for the 2026 Census, with flexible, temporary roles available across Australia.
No experience needed - just a chance to earn extra income while supporting your community and helping shape local services.
๐ Apply now: census.abs.gov.au/jobs
๐ Applications open tomorrow Monday 11 May 2026
