Regional energy trial to benefit Ongerup and Lake King residents
A new $4 million stand-alone power system pilot project, which aims to shape the future of how electricity can be delivered to rural and remote West Australians, has been announced…
Community care focus for new Newman hospital
$59.75 million redevelopment of Newman Health Service Six-bay ED, plus provision for extensive GP and outpatient services Made possible by a $49.75 million investment by Royalties for Regions Pilbara residents…
Step Up to the affordable housing challenge
Accessible and affordable housing design competition open Aims to improve the design and supply of medium density affordable housing Winning entry to be built at LandCorp’s Shoreline development at Cockburn…
‘Nation Building’ gas grid holds potential for Goldfields
The Nationals WA Candidate for Kalgoorlie Tony Crook has thrown his support behind a “nation building” gas pipeline between Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Mr Crook said he supported…
Landmark WA road safety campaign launched
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has shown his support for last week’s launch of the first two of five major road safety education campaigns. Mr Waldron said the important new…
Waldron welcomes Community Chest funding for Boyagin Rock Refurbishment
The Boyagin Rock Refurbishment project has been given a significant boost, thanks to a $47,640 Wheatbelt Community Chest Fund (CCF) grant. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the funding had…
Waldron welcomes Community Chest funding for Great Southern region
The Great Southern Development Commission has recently announced the grant recipients of the region’s Community Chest Fund, made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. Member for Wagin Terry…
Regional communities urged to keep up FIFO fight
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has urged Western Australian mining communities to keep fighting for changes to the Fringe Benefits Tax in the wake of…
Waldron welcomes $50,000 in Community Chest funding for Dryandra
The Dryandra Regional Equestrian Association has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the State Government’s Community Chest Fund (CCF). Local Member Terry Waldron said the funding, made possible by the…
Waldron welcomes $3.88 million in grants available for regional airports
Airports across regional Western Australia are invited to apply for the 2017-19 round of the Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS), with available grants totalling $3.88 million. Member for Wagin Terry…