Author: Brendon Grylls
The City of Greater Geraldton will become the focus of international sailing this weekend as the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet arrives for a much anticipated stopover.
Tourism Minister Kim Hames said the fleet of 10 yachts and 450 crew members, including the ‘Geraldton Western Au... (31-Oct)
Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Central Wheatbelt, Brendon Grylls and Member for the Agricultural Region, Mia Davies have congratulated all artists involved with the 2011 Wheatbelt Art Prize, presented on Friday 21 October.
Mr Grylls said the quality of works on display was a great reflection of the creati... (27-Oct)
Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Agricultural Region, Mia Davies yesterday gave the keynote address at the 'Lipstick in the Limelight' - Wagin Women's Forum, organised by the Wagin Woodanilling Landcare Zone.
Ms Davies spoke about the key role women play in promoting and maintaining vibrant regional communities, bot... (27-Oct)
Author: Tony Crook
Nationals WA Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP today attended What’s Down the Track - an industry forum looking at upcoming projects and challenges in the Goldfields-Esperance region.
The forum was facilitated by the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Chamber of Minerals and E... (27-Oct)
Author: Tony Crook
Albany residents, community organisations and service groups united on Tuesday, October 25, to raise funds to support those affected by breast cancer.
Community members helped to raise more than $400 at a Pink Ribbon breakfast on Tuesday morning, hosted by Nationals WA Member for O’Connor Tony Croo... (26-Oct)
Author: Brendon Grylls
The transformation of Port Hedland into Pilbara’s port city continues with the release of several exciting multiple storey, mixed-use opportunities in Port and South Hedland.
LandCorp’s concurrent call for expressions of interest from suitable developers is a key part of the State Government’s Pilb... (26-Oct)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Cockburn Coast’s redevelopment reached another milestone today as plans were released showing how the area will leave its industrial past behind for an urban future.
Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said the formerly industrial-zoned land would be transformed into a thriving residential and c... (25-Oct)
Author: Terry Redman
The Western Australian Government will work with industry, and other State and Federal governments towards implementing improvements in the livestock export industry following the release of a national review.
The Independent Review of Australia’s Livestock Export Trade (the Farmer Review) commis... (21-Oct)
Author: Terry Redman
Forestry Minister Terry Redman expects a draft of the next Forest Management Plan (FMP) will be out for public comment during 2012.
The current FMP, which guides the sustainable harvesting of native forests and sets the quantity of sawlogs that can be harvested - runs to the end of 2013. The Fore... (20-Oct)
Author: Terry Waldron
Recreational trail bike users in the metropolitan area will have access to upgraded facilities following construction of a new area in the Gnangara pine plantation.
Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron said he had approved funding of $20,000 to build a riding trail within the Gnangara off-... (20-Oct)
Author: Terry Redman
Groundwater pumped from mine sites could soon generate a vast new agricultural zone in the Pilbara. A joint State Government and industry pilot project has been trialling converting surplus mine water into valuable agriculture and food production.
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman ... (20-Oct)
Author: Terry Redman
Special pets that help people with disabilties with tasks such as picking up the phone and doing the shopping are to be trained by prisoners at Wooroloo Prison Farm.
Two puppies made their debut at the prison today, where they’ll be trained for the next 14 to 16 months to become so-called assista... (19-Oct)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls today announced that State Cabinet had endorsed Ian Fletcher as chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC).
The council consists of representatives from the nine Regional Development Commissions, two local government nominees and one Ministe... (18-Oct)
Author: Terry Waldron
If you want to know the next big names in sport, look no further than this year’s Smarter than Smoking Country Sport Scholarship recipients.
Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron today announced the 150 athletes from across regional Western Australia who would receive financial assistance t... (18-Oct)
Author: Terry Redman
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman last night presented the 2011 44th Premier’s Gold Plate Award to Dear Friends Restaurant in Caversham at a gala ceremony in Perth.
The Premier’s Award is presented to the entry with the highest overall score, with points awarded on a range of criteria from... (18-Oct)