Author: Brendon Grylls
Mandurah is set to host an international festival of action sports from next year, thanks to Eventscorp’s Regional Events Program, which is funded by Royalties for Regions.
Speaking at Eventscorp’s 2012 Events Calendar launch, Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the Action Sports Game... (07-Dec)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Six towns in a large area of southern Western Australia will benefit from having greater access to a doctor thanks to the $565million Southern Inland Health Initiative, which is ushering in a new era in country health.
Health Minister Kim Hames announced today that the doctors, who were all new to ... (07-Dec)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Member for the Agricultural Region, Mia Davies has congratulated three Waggrakine Primary School teachers for taking out top honours in the WA Education awards.
Lis Turner (Primary Principal of the Year), Paula Moses (Beginning Teacher of the Year) and Tania Crik (School Support Staff Membe... (06-Dec)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Since the State Government announcement of its Pilbara Cities initiative two years ago, the first completed project will be delivered today in South Hedland, with the opening of the new town square and main street.
Stage 1 of the South Hedland Town Centre Revitalisation was funded by $23.3million... (06-Dec)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls today announced $2.645million in Royalties for Regions funding to upgrade Wedge Street, completing the West End Revitalisation project to refurbish Port Hedland’s main business precinct.
Mr Grylls said the project aligned with the State Government’s Pi... (06-Dec)
Author: Terry Waldron
Local member for Wagin Terry Waldron encourages young students to open a book, magazine or newspaper and settle in for an imaginary trip around the State this summer, as the annual Premier’s Summer Reading Challenge sets off to ‘Explore Western Australia’.
The theme of this year’s challenge, whic... (06-Dec)
Author: Tony Crook
FORMER Prime Minister John Howard has supported calls for a fairer share of GST to be returned to Western Australia.
In a recent interview with the Sunday Times (Howard states his case, December 4, 2011) the former Prime Minister shared his views on WA’s unfair GST allocation.
“There is this feeli... (06-Dec)
Author: Tony Crook
To celebrate International Day of the Volunteer, The Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook has today announced the local recipients of the National Volunteer Awards 2011.
The National Volunteer Awards 2011 recognise and give thanks to individuals and community groups who dedicate... (05-Dec)
Author: Colin Holt
The Nationals WA State President, Colin Holt today announced the start of the
pre-selection process for the 2013 State election, saying the Party was looking for candidates prepared to stand up for regional WA and champion Royalties for Regions.
“We are looking for people who are passio... (05-Dec)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Thousands of Goldfields locals and visitors will celebrate the region’s rich mining heritage at this week’s 12th annual Saint Barbara’s Festival.
Tourism Minister Kim Hames said the event would commemorate lives lost in the industry at the miner’s memorial followed by a parade of more than ... (02-Dec)
Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Agricultural Region, Mia Davies this week joined the York community in celebrating te centenary of their Town Hall.
“Exactly 100 years ago on Tuesday, York’s historic Town Hall was officially opened - in a time when World War I was under way and York was abuzz with a gold rush,” Ms D... (01-Dec)
Author: Terry Redman
Minimum security prisoners from Bunbury Regional Prison will join the community effort to help victims of last week’s bushfires near Margaret River.
Two six-man teams of supervised prisoners have been assigned to help clean up the fire zone.
The prisoners will clear burnt and fallen trees from ... (01-Dec)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional Development and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls today announced a new release of light industrial land, further accelerating Newman’s growth to becoming a major Pilbara town.
Mr Grylls said releasing 21 lots in Newman would not only provide more opportunity for local businesses to expand or ... (30-Nov)
Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Agricultural Region Mia Davies said the future of Wheatbelt volunteer fire fighting was bright after attending the State Junior Championships in Fremantle over the weekend.
Teams from Northam, Merredin and Kellerberrin competed against 15 other brigades from across the State ... (29-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls today announced three lakes - Yealering, Ewlyamartup and Towerrinning - had been shortlisted for further consideration in the Living Lakes feasibility study.
Mr Grylls said $1.6million Royalties for Regions funding has been allocated over two years to ... (29-Nov)