The Shire of Kojonup is one of the first successful recipients of the State Government’s Watering WA Towns initiative after being awarded $66,000 through the program, made possible by Royalties for Regions. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA congratulated the Shire and said the project was designed to increase the availability of non-potable water by…
Kalgoorlie-Boulder has today welcomed new student accommodation with the official opening of Agricola College. Wendy Duncan MLA, Member for Kalgoorlie, said the project was announced in 2012 when it was identified that modern, comfortable and safe student accommodation was required for the growth of the Western Australian School of Mines and the Goldfields Institute of…
Member for Mining and Pastoral Dave Grills MLC is encouraging coastal managers and community groups to consider applying for the State Government’s 2017-18 coastal grants program. Mr Grills said the grants program, which was now open, was designed to help plan for and manage WA’s coastline through the WA Planning Commission’s Coastal Management Plan Assistance…
Regional pool users across Western Australia will benefit from funding for safety and training through the Royalties for Regions-funded Community Pool Revitalisation Program (CPRP). The Nationals WA Member for Mining and Pastoral Dave Grills said $176,272 would go to Leisure Institute of Western Australia Aquatics initiatives to improve pool safety and training across WA. “This…
Leader of The Nationals WA Brendon Grylls and Candidate for Albany Robbie Sutton have today announced a significant $6 million commitment to deliver a state-of-the-art Motorplex in Albany. The announcement, which came as Mr Sutton launched his campaign to win the seat of Albany, will be funded through Royalties for Regions if The Nationals WA…
Irrigators in the Mining and Pastoral Region are encouraged to apply for a new $20 million competitive grants program. Member for Mining and Pastoral Dave Grills MLC said the grants program, announced by his Nationals WA colleague and Water Minister Mia Davies yesterday, would drive investment in innovative water use for irrigated agriculture. “Irrigation is…
A new Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft is set to significantly expand aeromedical capacity in Western Australia’s north-west. Made possible by a $23.16 million Royalties for Regions investment in the RFDS, the new Pilatus PC12 aircraft will be based in Broome and fitted with the latest in medical, communications and aviation technology. Member for the…
There were roll-ups a plenty today at the Wonthella Bowling Club. As hosts of the Paul Brown Three’s competition, the Wonthella Bowling Club was bustling with over 78 players making up 26 teams. With bowlers from Wonthella, Geraldton, Northampton, Dongara, Mullewa and Mingenew taking to the greens, the day was full of camaraderie and competition.…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed today’s $12.5 million State Government funding commitment, which will allow for the completion of the Broome to Cape Leveque Road sealing project. Mr Grills said the entire $65 million local road project cost had now been met, thanks to the latest funding boost…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has congratulated some of the Wagin electorate’s best, after eight local students were named in the State’s top public secondary school awards list for their outstanding achievements in 2016. A total of 199 students were announced as winners of the State Government’s Best and Brightest Award. “I’m delighted students…