Author: Wendy Duncan
The Hon Wendy Duncan MLC, Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region has today welcomed the announcement that $39.2million in Royalties for Regions funding will be utilised to implement the Regional Mobile Communications Project (RMCP).
The announcement made jointly by Regional Development Minister... (31-Jan)
Author: Wendy Duncan
Grain growers in the Esperance port zone will benefit from investigations into containerized grain exports, says Mining and Pastoral member Wendy Duncan.
The Pulse Association of the South East (PASE) and South East Premium Wheatgrowers Association (SEPWA) have concluded their findings from a trial... (25-Jan)
Author: Wendy Duncan
The Hon Wendy Duncan MLC, Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region, is encouraging people in their local communities to provide comment on the government’s draft of the new Mental Health Act. th March 2012.
The Mental Health Act is the act of parliament that details the circumstances unde... (25-Jan)
Author: Wendy Duncan
The Hon Wendy Duncan MLC has today accompanied the Minister for Regional Development, the Hon Brendon Grylls MLA, to Newman to see the progress through the Newman revitalisation project.
The project, undertaken by the Shire of East Pilbara and made possible with a contribution of $20millio... (18-Jan)
Author: Wendy Duncan
The cyclone preparation and post cyclone recovery in Port Hedland is testament to the thorough and professional work of services in the Pilbara town, according to Member for Mining and Pastoral, Wendy Duncan MLC.
"I congratulate the Shire of Port Hedland, particularly Mayor Kelly Howlett on t... (13-Jan)
Author: Wendy Duncan
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Burt Street Heritage Precinct Restoration Project was today given a boost of $1.35million from the successful Royalties for Regions Program.
The City have been working on the Burt Street project after an earthquake shook the area in April 2010, followed by storms ea... (13-Dec)
Author: Wendy Duncan
Member for Mining and Pastoral Region, Hon Wendy Duncan MLC, has welcomed the recent announcement that six towns, including Esperance, are benefitting from the appointment of doctors new to regional Western Australia.
The six towns to benefit from the first round of appointments are C... (12-Dec)
Author: Wendy Duncan
To celebrate the start of Disability Awareness week, Member for Mining and Pastoral Wendy Duncan MLC will host a DisabiliTea Morning Tea on Monday 28 to raise awareness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Ms Duncan said the morning tea would highlight the NDIS and the Every Australian... (23-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: 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: Wendy Duncan
The Esperance community has lost a wonderful and caring doctor, a friend of the needy and a tireless servant of the community with the passing of Dr Chris Friend, according to Mining and Pastoral member and Esperance resident, Hon Wendy Duncan MLC.
“Dr Friend contributed a great deal to the area, n... (14-Nov)
Author: Wendy Duncan
Hikers in the Goldfields will have further to travel as a result of State Government funding aimed at enabling completion of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Karlkurla Bushland Trails, according to Mining and Pastoral MLC, Wendy Duncan.
Announcing $1 million funding destined to upgrade walk trails ... (09-Nov)
Author: Wendy Duncan
The ageing process can be both challenging and fulfilling however with access to good services like those on show at the Esperance Seniors Expo, we can age successfully according to Member for Mining and Pastoral Wendy Duncan MLC.
Ms Duncan said population demographics were showing that we hav... (09-Nov)
Author: Wendy Duncan
Seniors Week in Western Australia gives residents a chance to reflect on and celebrate the contributions made by the community’s elders, according to Mining and Pastoral MLC Wendy Duncan.
Since 1985 the State Government has acknowledged and thanked seniors for their ongoing commitment and contribut... (07-Nov)