Locals and visitors to the Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Peel regions, which in part fall within the Wagin electorate, can now enjoy swimming, camping, bushwalking, bike riding and relaxing at a stunning beach – all from the comfort of their own homes. The State Government last week launched two new digital media initiatives – DISCOVR WA and Park Explorers…
Brendon Grylls MLA has today been appointed as Leader of The Nationals WA and will pursue a policy platform in the lead up to the 2017 State election with the aim of reducing State budget deficit and creating new jobs. Mr Grylls announced the policy platform today saying The Nationals will seek to introduce a…
A focus on the important environmental projects that community groups undertake each year is being supported by the State Government through funding of $4million. Wendy Duncan MLA, Member for Kalgoorlie, said the funding, made available through the Natural Resource Management (NRM) grants program which is heavily supported by Royalties for Regions, is for groups including…
The newly restructured Central Regional TAFE has been selected as a finalist in the WA Training Awards for 2016 under the category of WA large training provider of the year. Although disappointed that the management team for the Central Regional TAFE has been relocated to Geraldton in the recent restructure, Member for Kalgoorlie Wendy Duncan…
Leonora District High School along with North Kalgoorlie Primary School are among 61 public schools around the State that will soon have more reason to keep active and have fun during recess and lunch times. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA said that both schools will receive a share in $1 million of funding for…
The Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission has today announced the grant recipients of the region’s Regional Grants Scheme, made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. Travelling to the Ngaanyatjarraku Lands to participate in Warburton Fashion Week, Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA said the Regional Grants Scheme provided one-off grants to community, public and…
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 by the State Government. Local MP Terry Waldron said six properties in regional areas including Ongerup and Lake King would trial the new stand-alone electricity…
$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 will benefit from a $59.75 million joint investment by the Liberal National Government and industry to redevelop the Newman Health Service. The project will receive…
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 Western Australian architects, designers and builders are being invited to Step Up to the challenge of building affordable, accessible and sustainable medium density housing for…
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 the proposal put forward by Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles to expand gas pipelines from the Northern Territory to WA. “I’ve discussed this opportunity…