Author: Brendon Grylls
The State Government is seeking registrations of interest (ROI) from businesses and developers interested in being part of the future development of ‘Murdoch Mix’ - an eight hectare mixed-use precinct.
Planning Minister John Day said along with the State Government’s investment in the Fiona... (23-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional child care providers will benefit from a $9.3million additional State Government Royalties for Regions funding over the next four years.
Making the announcement today, Community Services Minister Robyn McSweeney and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the new funding ... (23-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Lands Minister Brendon Grylls today announced a project partner had been chosen as LandCorp’s development partner for the northern parcel of Eglinton.
Satterley Property Group (SPG) had been selected to develop the project site located two kilometres from the coast and east of the newly extended ... (22-Nov)
Author: Tony Crook
Nationals WA Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has called on the Government and members of the Crossbench to support his amendments to the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) to ensure junior miners will not be unfairly penalised by the new tax.
Mr Crook said he will maintain his stance and v... (21-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
A commemorative sunset service for the lost sailors of HMAS Sydney II will be hosted tomorrow at Geraldton’s Mount Scott memorial precinct.
Tourism Minister Kim Hames said the HMAS Sydney II 70th Anniversary Commemorative Service would honour the crew of the ill-fated vessel that sank durin... (18-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Western Australia’s major planning projects and investment potential are on show this week at the MIPIM Asia World Property Market Conference in Hong Kong.
Planning Minister John Day said the State Government display at the three-day event featured the Perth Waterfront and the Perth City Li... (18-Nov)
Author: Wendy Duncan
Local organisations have received funding under the Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund announced this week according to Member for Mining and Pastoral, Wendy Duncan MLC.
Successful Esperance projects were the Shire of Esperance, $21,647 towards resurfacing of two asphalt tennis ... (17-Nov)
Author: Wendy Duncan
A mileston was marked today in the history of the Esperance Primary School when Member for Mining and Pastoral, Wendy Duncan MLC, joined Education Minister Liz Constable to ‘turn the first sod’ in recognition of a new era for the school.
Under the 2011-2012 State Budget, $10 million Royalties ... (17-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
The Liberal-National Government today announced the go ahead for a $2.12million initiative to establish the State’s first artificial reef trial on the South West coast.
Fisheries Minister Norman Moore said the South-West Recreational Fishing Enhancement Pilot Project was designed to increas... (17-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Construction of the new Esperance Primary School will begin within months, following today’s official sod-turning ceremony by Education Minister Liz Constable.
The new primary school, scheduled for completion by February 2013, will replace the original buildings and create new recreation sp... (17-Nov)
Author: Wendy Duncan
Mining and Pastoral MLC Wendy Duncan has welcomed the announcement that $195,000 of State Government funding will be used to help support the successful WA Men’s Shed Association (WAMSA).
Government funds of $65,000 a year for three years will help finance the operations of new and existing WAMSA f... (16-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls today announced work had begun on the $2.2million State Government Royalties for Regions-funded Tantabiddi Boat Ramp in Exmouth, another milestone under the $150million Gascoyne Development Plan.
Mr Grylls said upgrades were urgently required to ... (16-Nov)
Author: Tony Crook
NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has hit out at the Federal Government’s recent announcement of additional childcare placements – labelling it as “two-faced.”
Federal Minister for Childcare, Kate Ellis, recently announced that the Federal Government would fund an additional 1,... (16-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
The State Government today announced one of Australia’s leading development companies - Mirvac - as the preferred proponent to develop the $1.5billion Karratha City of the North Project.
The project will see the development of multiple city centre sites, as well as more than 1,500 dwellings... (16-Nov)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls joined thousands of people today via the Westlink satellite network to participate in the Western Australian Community Resource Network’s 20th anniversary Big Breakfast event.
Mr Grylls said he was excited to be part of the Big Breakfast and to j... (15-Nov)