Author: Terry Waldron
Local Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA, has praised the prompt response by local councils, community groups and farmers after the recent violent storm experienced in our region.
“The speed at which roads were cleared is a credit to our local councils, council staff, community groups, local farmer... (04-Feb)
Author: Terry Waldron
Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron today announced that tickets were on sale for the highly anticipated return of the Perth round of one of the world’s most popular motorsport events, the V8 Supercars Championship.
“The State Government is pleased to see the return of the V8 Supercars C... (01-Feb)
Author: Terry Waldron
A total of 15 projects at regional and metropolitan venues across the State will be funded in the first stage of the State Government’s multi-million dollar grants program to improve racecourse infrastructure.
“This initial funding, which amounts to nearly $1.1million, will provide much needed ... (01-Feb)
Author: Terry Waldron
The Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Board of Directors has undergone a number of changes with two members standing down and two new members being appointed.
Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron said John Bradshaw and Dr Lianne Cretney-Barnes had been appointed to the RWWA board... (25-Jan)
Author: Terry Waldron
Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron today described the opening of the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) Exhibition Courts as a wonderful investment in the Albany community.
“The centre now boasts seven indoor courts catering for basketball, netball, volleyball and indoor hockey ... (25-Jan)
Author: Terry Waldron
The Parliamentary National Party today made a submission to the Review of School Bus Services (Orange Bus) Contracts detailing the issues faced by bus contractors in regional WA.
Terry Waldron MLA said the School Bus Services (Orange Bus) Contracts: Issues for Resolution paper provided a good oppor... (20-Jan)
Author: Terry Waldron
Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron says a generous pledge by the Gascoyne Football Association (GFA) to help out other flood affected sporting associations in its community is an example of the power of sport and recreation to bring communities together.
Mr Waldron, who recently visite... (19-Jan)
Author: Terry Waldron
Barring notices targeting anti-social behaviour on licensed premises are part of a raft of changes to the Liquor Control Act to come into effect next week.
Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron said the changes, part of the Liquor Control Amendment Act 2010, would be implemented in sta... (13-Jan)
Author: Terry Waldron
Local Member for Wagin Terry Waldron said he was thrilled with the State Government’s announcement of $17million funding for the construction of the new Katanning Saleyards.
“It has been a long haul working with the Shire to achieve this excellent outcome for Katanning, the region and the sheep ind... (17-Dec)
Author: Terry Waldron
A key step in the development of Perth’s new rectangular stadium has been unveiled with the announcement of the scope of works for stage one of the project.
The first stage, costing $88million, will see the development of a permanent Eastern Stand, to include:
approximately 10,000 seat... (17-Dec)
Author: Terry Waldron
Terry Waldron MLA, Member for Wagin has urged local WA Seniors Card holders to take advantage of an additional $200 on offer for the purchase and installation of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, mains-powered smoke alarms and residual current devices.
“I recognise that the threat of home invasio... (10-Dec)
Author: Terry Waldron
Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron said today’s official opening of a new multi-purpose court for the remote Aboriginal community of Punmu was a wonderful example of what could be achieved when communities worked together.
The new undercover facility was purpose built to counter extrem... (07-Dec)
Author: Terry Waldron
Member for Wagin, Terry Waldron MLA has today released a summary of incentives that country Local Governments are being forced to pay out to secure doctors for their communities.
The Parliamentary National Party conducted a survey seeking to reveal the extent of the doctor shortage and the incenti... (03-Dec)
Author: Terry Waldron
The 2010 Commonwealth Games may have been staged in New Delhi, but the spirit of the event will this month extend to Western Australia’s Great Southern.
Eight West Australian and WA-based athletes from the 2010 Australian Commonwealth Games team will be in the south for the ‘Share the Spirit 2010 A... (02-Dec)
Author: Terry Waldron
New data from the 2009 Physical Activity Taskforce Adult Survey show West Australian adults are increasing their physical activity, yet there are an increasing proportion of people above a healthy weight.
Currently, 60 per cent of adults are active enough for good health, which is a fou... (01-Dec)