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Family Fun in Geraldton at Shore Leave Festival

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!

Women on Wheels Geraldton returns

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

Full steam ahead for Shore Leave Festival

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.

Europcar WA returns as Australia Day fireworks sponsor

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

Schools out for the summer!

Summer holidays are sorted with the City of Greater Geraldton releasing its latest School Holiday Program, which includes clay sculpting, standup paddleboarding, tennis lessons plus heaps more.

Geraldton to commemorate the HMAS Sydney II 83rd anniversary

This month will mark an important moment in history with the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the HMAS Sydney II. ### CHANGE OF VENUE- Due to the rain forecast the service will now be moved inside to the QEII Community and Seniors Centre Upper Hall, 88 Durlacher Street. Commencement of the service will be at 5.45pm as scheduled ###

Future proofing Greenough Museum and Gardens

Greenough Museum and Gardens is looking fantastic following extensive works by local trades people that have future proofed the State Registered heritage building for generations to come.

Big Sky tickets now available and Short Story Prize finalists announced

Tickets are now available for this year’s Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival which will play host to yet another incredible line-up of local, state and interstate authors, storytellers, poets and creatives.

New inflatable fun at Geraldton Aquarena

Visits to the Geraldton Aquarena just became even more fun following the facility’s recent acquisition of a brand new SMIFF (Small Inflatable Fun Factory).

Locals shine in new GRAG exhibitions

Midwest artists will be solely on display at the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery for the next few months as two exhibitions launch next week.

Cruise ship arrival update

Four cruise ships including two inaugural visits are slated to pull into Geraldton to round out 2024.

Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival 2024 lineup announced

A stellar lineup of writers and story tellers will descend on Geraldton this October when Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival returns.

HMAS Sydney II Memorial Wardens reappointed

Geraldton’s premier tourist attraction the HMAS Sydney II Memorial will welcome the return of Warden Peter (Spike) Jones and Deputy Warden Warren Nathan following Council reaffirming their terms for a further two years.

Paddles up for the 30th GYC Dragon Boat Classic

Ultimate boating bragging rights will be up for grabs when the Geraldton Yacht Club (GYC) Dragon Boat Classic returns to the Geraldton Foreshore on Sunday 29 September.

Wildflower Report 2024

Our team of intrepid wildflower enthusiasts will keep you up to date with all the latest wildflower news from around the Midwest. Last updated Tuesday 17 September 2024.

Destination WA Geraldton 2024

Mullewa prepares for another spectacular wildflower season

Mullewa is gearing up to welcome wildflower enthusiasts from near and far as the much-anticipated wildflower season rapidly approaches.

Cats, crafts and landscapes to star in upcoming GRAG exhibitions

Three captivating exhibitions showcasing the works of highly acclaimed local artist Marianne Penberthy alongside renowned multidisciplinary artist Bruno Booth will be unveiled next month at Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG).

Silver for Geraldton again

Geraldton has claimed silver in the 2024 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards for a third year in a row, coming just short of gold which Busselton secured whilst bronze was taken out by Collie.

Another bumper cruise season

Nearly 9,000 people have visited Geraldton this cruise season in what has been one of the biggest seasons to date.

Foreshore activation on the menu

Geraldton’s beachside food and beverage offering will level up once again after Council moved to approve two separate licenses for mobile food trailers at one of the community’s most cherished locations.

Geraldton sets sights on gold in Top Tourism Town Awards

Geraldton is one-step closer to claiming the top holiday spot in the state after being named a finalist in the 2024 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards, now the public have the opportunity to vote and help Geraldton secure the win.

Comedy cruise to visit Geraldton

Geraldton will be buzzing with comedy fans this weekend when the Pacific Explorer calls into port as part of a three-night comedy cruise.

Shore Leave Festival ahoy

Shore Leave Festival will return to the Midwest this month in an even bigger and better celebration of food, entertainment, learning and fun.

Iwarra Wilungga returns in Autumn to celebrate art and culture

Next month will see the return of the highly anticipated Iwarra Wilungga Festival of Aboriginal Art and Culture.

Dance and portraiture collide at Geraldton Regional Art Gallery

Lives lived through dance will take centre stage in an upcoming portrait exhibition visiting Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG).

Geraldton Regional Art Gallery turns up the heat

As the warm weather continues the heat is also set to rise at Geraldton Regional Art Gallery (GRAG) with the presentation of Some Like it Hot.

Deadly Funny is coming to town

Deadly Funny will be lighting up the stage at Queens Park Theatre (QPT) next month for a free night of entertainment that offers aspiring Indigenous comedians the chance to launch their careers into the big time.

Attractions galore this Australia Day

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.

Summer sounds are back

Live music will be back on the Geraldton Foreshore this weekend with the highly anticipated return of Sundays by the Sea.

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