Author: Vincent Catania
Local member Vince Catania is pleased that Carnarvon Primary School and East Carnarvon Primary Schools will be among the first 150 schools to benefit from an Education Department Program to boost technology in Schools.
Across WA Schools will benefit from $4million over four years to i... (12-Sep)
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: Vincent Catania
Vincent Catania MLA, Member for North West, said additional funding of $600 million over four years provided in this year’s Liberal-National Budget will ensure a sustainable not-for-profit sector and deliver a real substantial cash injection by State Government to this essential sector for the carer... (08-Jul)
Author: Vincent Catania
Member for North West Vincent Catania has welcomed the lifting of the ban on live exports to Indonesia.
Labelling the original decision to ban exports as stupid and irresponsible Vincent Catania said “I am pleased that the Federal Government has finally taken steps to recommence the export of cattl... (07-Jul)
Author: Vincent Catania
Funding from the State Government’s Royalties for Regions $100.5million Regional Schools program will provide significant upgrades to Carnarvon Senior High School.
Education Minister Liz Constable said increased investment in regional schools would ensure students living in regional areas have ac... (05-Jul)
Author: Vincent Catania
The State Government has appointed an award-winning architectural firm, Cox Howlett & Bailey Woodland, to design Carnarvon’s new $52million Police and Justice Complex.
Local member Vince Catania said “This important project has been championed by the Carnarvon community and the appo... (23-Jun)
Author: Vincent Catania
The Member for North West, Vincent Catania said today that safety at the intersection of North West Coastal Highway and Speedway Road in Carnarvon will be upgraded under the latest round of State Black Spot funding.
Mr Catania said that $386000 had been allocated under the State Black Spot Program ... (15-Jun)
Author: Vincent Catania
Unprecedented funding for the improvement of recreational boating facilities throughout WA has seen more than $8.93 million allocated to projects this year.
Local Member Vincent Catania said “Recreational Fishing and Boating is a big part of life in the North West. Both visitors and locals mak... (13-Jun)
Author: Vincent Catania
Shark Bay residents can look forward to the construction of a multi-function community, sport and recreation centre, after receiving $4.15million in State Government Royalties for Regions funding.
The $5.1million project, which has also received funding of $950,000 from the Shire of Shark Bay... (13-Jun)
Author: Vincent Catania
Local Member Vincent Catania has welcomed the announcement to increase the eligibility and benefits on the WA Seniors Card. “The WA Seniors Card has many benefits including the newly increased Cost of Living Rebate, which from 2011-12 will be increased to $150.00 for Singles and $225.00 ... (31-May)
Author: Vincent Catania
Attorney General Christian Porter today announced an $11.6million funding increase over four years for legal aid services in Western Australia.
Mr Porter said the additional funding would be directed towards additional duty lawyer services provided by Legal Aid WA, and increase the pool of funds av... (25-May)
Author: Vincent Catania
The North-West region has received funding under Eventscorp’s $600,000 Regional Events Scheme (RES), local member Vince Catania said today.
Mr Catania said the funding would provide a boost for local tourism thanks to the doubling of the RES funding to $600,000.
The additional $300,000 had been al... (24-May)
Author: Vincent Catania
The Member for North West Region Vince Catania today launched a new licensing service for the Meekatharra community.
Mr Catania said a landmark agreement has been made allowing a not-for-profit organisation to provide online licensing services on behalf of the Department of Transport (DoT).
... (25-Mar)
Author: Vincent Catania
Western Australia’s town of Exmouth is buzzing with fishing enthusiasts for the GAMEX 2011 fishing tournament.
Tourism Minister Kim Hames said GAMEX was the State’s most prestigious game fishing competition, enabling participants to fish alongside, and pit their skills against, some of the best an... (23-Mar)
Author: Vincent Catania
Member for North West, Vincent Catania, today welcomed the introduction of legislation into Parliament to establish a Small Business Commissioner in Western Australia.
The Small Business and Retail Shop Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 was introduced into State Parliament this week by the Parliament... (17-Mar)