Author: Terry Redman
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman today announced $4.9million to help local communities protect and improve their renewable natural resources.
The funding, from the State Natural Resource Management (NRM) program, will support 51 projects across Western Australia.
“These pro... (13-May)
Author: Terry Redman
Blackwood-Stirling MLA Terry Redman says he is delighted that the very successful Country Age Pension Fuel Card scheme will now be expanded to include country pensioners in four additional income support categories.
Mr Redman said, “From July 1, country pensioners on Widow B, Disability Suppo... (11-May)
Author: Terry Waldron
Construction of a new $2.9million pavilion at the Pinjarra Paceway is on track with a funding boost from the Liberal-National Government.
Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron today launched the work in Pinjarra. He said it was an example of the Liberal-National Government’s Royalties for Regi... (11-May)
Author: Brendon Grylls
The State Government’s desire for the Pilbara to be developed has seen Karratha being transformed into a major regional city. This has continued with the appointment of a preferred proponent to build a multi-million dollar neighbourhood centre.
The Karratha Consortium comprised of FJM Equities Pty ... (11-May)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said today that he was delighted with the success of the Country Age Pension Fuel Card scheme’s first year and announced the expansion of the scheme to include further eligibility categories.
Mr Grylls said a review of the fuel card earlier this year had... (10-May)
Author: Terry Redman
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman today launched two new tools to help dairy and beef farmers optimise fertiliser use and protect the environment.
Speaking at Western Dairy’s annual Dairy Innovation Day at Scott River, Mr Redman said the tools were a result of industry collaboration to p... (07-May)
Author: Colin Holt
President of The Nationals WA, Colin Holt has questioned the impact the new Resources Super Profits Tax will have on regional WA, saying this is another tax grab from Canberra.
Mr Holt said the Henry the tax review ‘elephant’ is finally out in the open and The Nationals WA have again questioned if ... (06-May)
Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Agricultural Region Mia Davies has welcomed the announcement from Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman that Western Australia will host a pilot of drought reform measures aimed at preparing farm businesses and rural communities for future challenges.
Mr Redman and Federal Agric... (06-May)
Author: Tony Crook
The Nationals WA Candidate for O’Connor Tony Crook says the proposed Resource Super Profits Tax is yet another Federal Government “rip off” that will cost jobs, pose threats to the mining industry and put projects at risk.
As a result of the Henry Tax Review, the Federal Government has proposed a 4... (06-May)
Author: Tony Crook
The Federal Nationals candidate for the seat of O’Connor, Tony Crook, has welcomed an announcement by the State Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman’s that Western Australia will host a pilot of drought reform measures aimed at preparing farm businesses and rural communities for future challen... (06-May)
Author: Terry Redman
Western Australia will join with the Federal Government to trial a new approach to drought assistance in a bid to build a more secure future for the agriculture industry.
WA Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman and Federal Agriculture Minister Tony Burke today announced a pilot of reform me... (05-May)
Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Agricultural Region Mia Davies has welcomed the opening of the new $54.5 million Muchea Livestock Centre.
Ms Davies joined guests to witness the charity auction at the facility before sales commenced yesterday. Proceeds from the auction will go to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
“T... (04-May)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Nine pilot water projects and associated works in the Pilbara will go ahead as part of the $358.5million Royalties for Regions Pilbara Revitalisation Plan.
Regional Development and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls announced the nine projects that would share $2.5million, allocated to test the feasib... (04-May)
Author: Grant Woodhams
Member for Moore, Grant Woodhams MLA has today welcomed the announcement by Education Minister, Elizabeth Constable that the Liberal-National Government’s introduction of a major new literacy and numeracy assessment program for pre-primary students will include three schools in the Moore electorate.... (04-May)
Author: Terry Redman
A key election promise was fulfilled today with the opening of the $54.5million Muchea Livestock Centre.
Premier Colin Barnett and Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman today joined industry representatives to celebrate the opening and witness the first sale at the facility.
Mr Barnett sa... (03-May)