sentences:  It ceased to exist in 2007 when it merged with the City of Geraldton to form the City of Geraldton-Greenough.A recommendation was made to the Minister for Local Government by the Local Government Advisory Board in August 2006 to amalgamate the Shire of Greenough with the City of Geraldton.The Greenough electors successfully petitioned for a referendum to determine whether amalgamation should proceed.