Mid West, Gascoyne towns recognized for cleanup efforts

It’s official. Denham and Mount Magnet are two of the tidiest towns in WA. And Gascoyne Junction has been recognised for its “general appearance”. Who says so? None other than the WA Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities. Coastal Denham beat Geraldton, and four other areas, to win the Litter Prevention and Waste Management award. Mount Magnet downed Carnarvon and another four nominations for the Heritage and Culture award. Shire of Shark Bay president Cheryl Cowell said the small community had worked hard at reducing litter and recycling their waste. Narrogin was judged the overall award winner, taking out the title of WA’s tidiest town. Environment Minister Stephen Dawson said regional Western Australia could mark some “fantastic sustainable achievements in tough times.” “The passion and drive of regional Western Australians is what makes communities unique and sustainable, and I congratulate all entrants, finalists and winners on setting such a fine example,” he said. “Many Western Australians have been wandering out yonder this year, meaning the whole State has benefited from the efforts of people in our regional communities who are making our centres nicer places to visit.”