Mid West Ports Authority in Geraldton, Western Australia | Community organisation

Mid West Ports Authority

Locality: Geraldton, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9964 0520

Address: 298 Marine Terrace 6530 Geraldton, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.midwestports.com.au

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22.01.2022 On Friday, Minister MacTiernan was in Geraldton to announce the the Government's global Expressions of Interest for the Oakajee Industrial Area Renewable Hydrogen initiative. Renewable Hydrogen is an emerging industry that will play an important part in Western Australia’s energy future. A significant opportunity within WA’s unique renewable hydrogen landscape is the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area (Oakajee SIA) located 435km north of WA’s capital city, Perth and just 25...km north of Geraldton. The Western Australian Government intends to transform this greenfields site into a globally competitive, multi-product renewable hydrogen industrial precinct. Further information on the EOI can be found here: https://www.jtsi.wa.gov.au//renewable-hydrogen-industry/oa

20.01.2022 How great is this early morning shot of the SUN VIL II by Tracey Guthrie! Svitzer Australia

20.01.2022 Thinking about seeing a move this weekend? Well imagine coming here on a Friday night! This week's #ThrowbackThursday takes us to the Oasis drive in from the 1980s. What film do you remember seeing here as a child? Dutton family

19.01.2022 If you find parallel parking a bit tricky, then this view might make you nervous! This is what our Marine Pilots see right before berthing in the Port of Geraldton. These photos were taken onboard the Bulk Carrier CAPETAN GIORGIS as she was brought alongside Berth 3 earlier this month. You can see our Mooring Team standing by to tie her up.

19.01.2022 The local team from Svitzer Australia captured this sunset shot from one of the tug boats bringing in a Berth 7 inbound last week. The bulk carrier loaded 60,000 tonnes of iron ore before departing for China. Brad Aylmore

17.01.2022 Our chicks nesting on port appear to be growing by the hour! These are ‘Australasian Darters’ which are usually solitary birds, forming pairs only while breeding. We are feeling very privileged to witness these babies grow on a daily basis at our workplace! Australasian Darter nests are a flat platform of sticks, lined with green leaves and are usually placed in a tree, but in this case a raised walk platform. Both adults share in egg incubation and care of the young. Some... of our staff were lucky enough to witness the parents change shifts when the chicks were much smaller!! Australasian Darters are a similar species to the Pied Cormorant that have a big colony in the Port. Just another example of our port operations working in balance with the environment. Further info courtesy of Birdlife Australia; Breeding is erratic, happening whenever water levels and food supplies are suitable, but most often occurs in spring and summer. The male decorates a nest-site with green leafy twigs and displays to attract a mate, with elaborate wing-waving and twig-grasping movements. Both sexes complete the nest, incubate the eggs and raise the young. Chicks can swim after about four weeks in the nest and start to fly at about 50 days.

17.01.2022 We tried to think of a great Rosemary pun to get your attention...but nothing "organic" came to mind We welcomed the TSL ROSEMARY to the Port of Geraldton last week to load 25,000 tonnes of wheat. She spent several days alongside Berth 3 before departing for the Port of Yangon in Southeast Asia.... Brad Aylmore

17.01.2022 We welcomed back a second group of young women from Shine Today for a tour of the Port of Geraldton recently The group spent time with the women on our Executive before taking part in a port tour. Thanks for visiting us Shine! We look forward to having you back again soon.

17.01.2022 A new harvest season well and truly began at the Port of Geraldton last week with two 50,000 tonne shipments of wheat loaded The Ocean Sukses departed Geraldton on Friday for Jakarta, while the SUN VIL II left yesterday for a port in the United Arab Emirates.

17.01.2022 The Eastgate was at Berth 4 in the Port of Geraldton last week loading 31,000 tonnes of mineral sands. She set sail for Xiamen, a port city on China’s southeast coast. Tucked in behind her is the Peace, as the bulk carrier loaded 60,000 tonnes of iron ore before departing for Indonesia.

17.01.2022 Another day, another amazing sunset over our port city! This snap was taken by the talented Travis Petford photography over the Point Moore Lighthouse.

16.01.2022 We love this photo of our Marine Team and crew from Svitzer Australia bringing a #bulkcarrier into the #PortofGeraldton last week. Tracey Guthrie via Geraldton Scene

15.01.2022 This week's #ThrowbackThursday takes us back to 1940s and a very different way of life. Geraldton was seen as a strategic airforce base and an important coastal port during World War II and welcomed several naval ships to its berths. This included the ill-fated HMAS Sydney II on several occasions. More information on the history and memories of the HMAS Sydney II is available here > www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au

15.01.2022 We were thrilled to officially open a new public toilet facility at the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour recently, injecting $175,000 into the local economy. The FBH toilets were designed by Teakle & Lalor and constructed by J Hine & Son, both local Mid West businesses. The new toilet facilities are a considerable upgrade on the original toilet block with improved security and hygiene measures. They will be very welcomed by FBH users and are a timely upgrade with increased tourism activity in the area.

14.01.2022 We’re loving chatting to the students at the Nagle Catholic College Career Expo this morning!

14.01.2022 Meet Louise Louise joined MWPA just under a year ago as one of two Graduate Accountants in our Finance Team. Her role is primarily responsible for the accounts receivable function, providing payroll for all our employees and helping with any other financial matters across the Port of Geraldton.... Louise decided to study Accounting because of the variety of scenarios and aspects that make every day different, which is part of the reason she enjoys working at MWPA. Her advice for future graduates is to be curious and embrace the opportunities in front of you. Be open minded and learn from the people around you as everyone has something valuable to teach. Keep an eye out over coming months as we introduce you to more of our #PortPersonalities

14.01.2022 We welcomed students from Pathway to Employment for a tour of the Port of Geraldton last week. The students were able to learn about Port operations, while also seeing first hand the many different roles we have here at Mid West Ports Authority. This is the second year MWPA have supported the Pathway to Employment program, who help students learn the skills needed to enter the workforce. ... Nagle Catholic College City of Greater Geraldton Geraldton Senior High School Champion Bay Senior High School

13.01.2022 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them. Lest we forget.

12.01.2022 MWPA were proud to support the official opening of a new storage facility for the Geraldton Windsurfing Club at Coronation Beach during the club's annual Geraldton Wavesailing competition recently. The new facility will be used as a meeting place for the club along with an area to store their junior equipment. MWPA supported the project as part of our Community Grants Program, which recently reopened for a new round of funding applications for 2020-21. ... Local community groups and organisations seeking financial support are encouraged to apply. For more information on the Mid West Ports Authority Community Grants Program, visit http://bit.ly/mwpagrants

11.01.2022 Our friends at headspace Geraldton are running a bush adventure therapy camp for young people aged 12-13 Interested? Get in quick to secure your child's spot by phoning 9943 8111.

11.01.2022 It's a little like an aquarium near our pilot boat jetty at the Port of Geraldton! Check out some of the great footage one of our Pilot Boat Skippers captured last week. Danny Famer

09.01.2022 "In 2019/20 we contributed $9.4 million to the State Government in tax and dividends... clearly demonstrating the value of MWPA to Western Australians." - Noel Hart, MWPA Board of Directors Chair. The Mid West Ports Authority 2019/20 Annual Report is now available to read online. It includes a look at the last financial year through the eyes of our Chair and CEO Dr Rochelle Macdonald, along with our milestones and successes of the last 12 months. Read more: www.midwestports.com.au/annual-reports.aspx

09.01.2022 There's always a good chance of finding several of our Australian Sea Lions catching some rays on the Port of Geraldton's northern reclaim. These few we came across on Thursday were particularly curious Lara Tuffley

09.01.2022 #Throwbackthursday to the Geraldton Foreshore This aerial shot was captured of town beach in the 1950s. Can you recognise any of the buildings still being used today? Dutton family

07.01.2022 Happy World Maritime Day 2020! The International Maritime Organization - IMO announced this year's theme of "Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet". It is an important opportunity to raise awareness of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and showcase the work we're doing to protect the environment in which the Port of Geraldton operates. To celebrate, take a look at one of the ways our Environmental Team is helping to ensure we protect our marine life and ecosystems in and surrounding the Port of Geraldton.

07.01.2022 Exciting news! We're thrilled to this week launch the second round of the Mid West Ports Authority Community Grants Program Applications for the 2020/21 round of funding are now open with the program supporting local groups and organisations making a positive contribution to the Mid West region, aligned with MWPAs organisational values. ... Many of the amazing local organisations and groups in the Mid West region work off the support of volunteers and can have very tight budgets. The Mid West Ports Authority Community Grants Program can be a huge relief to these groups and can provide an opportunity to get new and exciting projects off the ground that will ultimately benefit the region," said MWPA Chief Executive Dr Rochelle Macdonald. Grants are available for up to a maximum amount of $10,000. Applications can be made through the Mid West Ports Authority website and must be received prior to the program’s closing date at 9am on Monday, 18 January 2020. For more information on the Mid West Ports Authority Community Grants Program, visit http://bit.ly/mwpagrants

06.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday If you think traffic was bad on your way to work today, imagine having to dodge this on the road instead! Following the end of World War II, the Port of Geraldton became a hub in Western Australia for wheat and livestock export across the world.... Sights like the one below weren't that unusual when this photo was taken in circa 1945.

06.01.2022 Our Maintenance Team made an exciting discovery on Berth 1 recently. A Cormorant (Shag) has nested with her chicks on the finger at the end of the berth. It's the first time we've seen baby Shags nesting in or around the Port of Geraldton before!

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Fenix Resource who last week executed a Port Access and Services Agreement with Mid West Ports Authority for the export of iron ore products through the Port of Geraldton. The Agreement allows Fenix to export 1.25 million tonnes per annum of iron ore for an initial term of four years, with options to further extend the agreement. Fenix’s flagship Iron Ridge Project has been in development since September and is due to commence mining, crushing and screeni...ng, and road transport operations shortly. MWPA is committed to developing a resilient and sustainable business for the future, for the direct benefit of Mid West residents and Western Australians, MWPA Chief Executive Dr Rochelle Macdonald said. MWPA congratulate Fenix Resources on the milestone. For more information, visit www.fenixresources.com.au

05.01.2022 We're looking forward to coming together next year to share our knowledge and build stronger relationships across the maritime industry during the Ports Australia Biennial Conference. Take a listen to our CEO Dr Rochelle Macdonald and others from across the Ports sector on what Ports Australia have planned for the year ahead. #Ports #Conference #Maritime

05.01.2022 The Port of Geraldton is a beautiful sight One of our BHF team members snapped this photo during night shift on Monday. Wayne Stuart

05.01.2022 Today marks the start of the 16 Days in WA campaign to help end violence in our communities. The Campaign runs from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, which is Human Rights Day. MWPA recognised the launch of the campaign by attending the Leading Lights March Against Violence last Friday at the Geraldton Foreshore. We invited staff to attend the event as part of our level 1 accreditation in the Community, Respect ...& Equality initiative, working together with other local organisations to end violence in our community. There are still ways you can help raise awareness of the 16 Days in WA campaign, including showing your support on social media. Download the 2020 Campaign Kit by visiting the Department of Communities website at www.communities.wa.gov.au/projects/16-days-in-wa/

03.01.2022 We are excited to commence the search for a Project Management Office Lead to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to progress their career in a position responsible for leading the delivery of essential Project Management services to our organisation and stakeholders. More information: www.midwestports.com.au/e/project-management-office-lead/69... Watch the video below to see a day in the life at the Port of Geraldton

02.01.2022 Congratulations to our friends at Midwest Charity Begins at Home Inc for recently raising $97,073.00 for our local community as part of the Mitchell and Brown Retravision Charity Auction. We're proud to be sponsors of such an amazing community organisation!

01.01.2022 Last week #MWPA took part in the inaugural Girls Academy Employment Forum at Central Regional TAFE In small groups the students were given five minutes with each employer to learn about their business and ask questions. For more information on the fantastic work of the Girls Academy, visit girlsacademy.com.au