Author: Wendy Duncan
On a recent visit to the Goolarri Media premises in Broome, the Hon Wendy Duncan, Member for Mining and Pastoral Region, saw first-hand a project that had been funded through the Royalties for Regions program.
The project, which was allocated $165,000 through the Kimberley Regional Grants S... (22-Jul)
Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Agricultural Region, Mia Davies has welcomed changes to the Liquor Control Act which will reduce red tape for entertainment venues and small functions.
Changes to the Liquor Control Act 1988 will allow BYO alcohol to be permitted at some live entertainment venues and some small func... (21-Jul)
Author: Tony Crook
Communities across O’Connor are encouraged to nominate their local champions as part of the National Volunteer Awards.
Nominations are now open for the National Volunteer Awards, which will recognise and celebrate local volunteers across Australia in 2011 as part of the United Nations tenth anniver... (20-Jul)
Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Agricultural Region, Mia Davies has welcomed the completion of the 300th house under the Royalties for Regions funded Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) Program.
Ms Davies said the program, which will see 400 properties built to house key workers, was delivering much-needed a... (19-Jul)
Author: Terry Waldron
Work has started on the highly-anticipated upgrades to Barbagallo Raceway in preparation for Perth’s next scheduled V8 race round in May 2012.
Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron said demolition of the landmark race tower was first step in the multimillion dollar redevelopment.
“The St... (18-Jul)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Geraldton residents will reap the benefits of improved recreational facilities at the Geraldton foreshore after receiving $2.2million in State Government Royalties for Regions funding for the Eastern Breakwater Precinct.
Regional Development and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls today announced Royal... (18-Jul)
Author: Brendon Grylls
A house in Karratha is the 300th Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) to be completed under the State Government’s Royalties for Regions ‘400 Program’.
Housing Minister Troy Buswell said the program, which will see 400 properties built to house key workers, had been extremely successful in ... (18-Jul)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Lands Minister Brendon Grylls today officially opened the Pilbara Display Village in Karratha, which provides the State’s greatest ever range of regional housing options.
The Baynton West Estate incorporates the latest building styles, innovations and living options currently available in Perth ... (18-Jul)
Author: Terry Waldron
The Liquor Control Act 1988 will be changed, allowing BYO alcohol to be permitted at some live entertainment venues and small functions no longer requiring a permit.
Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron said further changes would exempt from the application of the Act the sale, supply a... (18-Jul)
Author: Wendy Duncan
Member for Mining and Pastoral Hon Wendy Duncan MLC encourages regional West Australians to nominate individuals, businesses and community groups for the 2011 Regional Achievement and Community Awards.
“These awards are a wonderful opportunity to promote innovation and excellence by rural and regio... (15-Jul)
Author: Terry Waldron
Member for Wagin the Hon. Terry Waldron said more than $180,000 has been allocated to 13 community-based groups across the Wagin area for a range of environmental and conservation projects in the region.
“The funding which was recently announced has been made available through the State Gov... (15-Jul)
Author: Vincent Catania
North-West MLA Vince Catania has welcomed State Government funding for a revegetation project on Pingandy Station in the Upper Gascoyne.
Mr Catania said Daniel Hastie of Pingandy had been allocated $15,000 for the works through the State Government’s Environmental Community Grants program.
The gra... (14-Jul)
Author: Terry Waldron
Today’s opening of a new home for Western Australian rugby will drive the future growth of the sport in the State according to Premier Colin Barnett.
The Premier and Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron officially opened the Western Australian Rugby Centre in Mt Claremont today.
Mr Bar... (14-Jul)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Work is well under way on the $170.4million Albany Health Campus, the biggest public country hospital development ever undertaken in Western Australia.
Health Minister Kim Hames said, once completed, the new Albany Health Campus would service about 55,000 patients each year.
“Patients will ha... (14-Jul)
Author: Brendon Grylls
A 30-year vision was realised today with the State Government opening the $42million waterfront development at Albany.
Speaking at the official opening, Regional Development and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said State Government collaboration with a large number of local stakeholders had delive... (14-Jul)