Daily Archives: 15 April 2016

Potato industry moves to deregulation

Government to repeal Marketing of Potatoes Act 1946 and Marketing of Potatoes Regulations 1987 WA is the only regulated potato industry remaining in Australia  Western Australia’s potato industry will be deregulated from July 1, 2016. Agriculture and Food Minister Dean Nalder said the Government would fund a $14 million industry adjustment package from Royalties for…

Shire of Katanning receives $2 million Lotterywest windfall

A Katanning heritage project is a step closer to reality, thanks to a $2 million State Government Lotterywest windfall. The Shire of Katanning will utilise the significant grant towards the all ages playground and enhancements at Piesse Lake, as part of its extensive Katanning Heritage Centre project. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA was in…