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…
Geraldton put on a weekend to remember this weekend, with the Triple J One Night Stand and the Geraldton Cup being outstanding successes. Nationals WA Member for Parliament Paul Brown MP said, “It was such a great weekend. The Geraldton community really pulled it together, creating such a wonderful, inviting atmosphere for the thousands of…
The Nationals WA have called on both major parties to be clear and candid about their future plans for Royalties for Regions – following statements made by Premier Colin Barnett and members of both major parties around the future of the regional fund. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the…
The Nationals WA have put out the call for dynamic young Western Australians interested in learning more about the political world to nominate themselves for the President’s Advance Program. Developed by The Nationals WA, the President’s Advance Program will take successful applicants on an engaging journey into State and Federal politics. Participants will have the opportunity to participate…
More than $1.2 million in State Government funding will be invested into a program to create leadership and early career development opportunities for young people in country local governments. Local Government Minister Tony Simpson launched the Country Local Government Fund Youth Development Program last week. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA is supportive of the…
The Royalties for Regions funded Southern Inland Health Initiative (SIHI) is transforming regional health and will continue to deliver benefits for many years to come, according to Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC. Minister for Regional Development Terry Redman MLA and Minister for Health John Day MLA released the Southern Inland…
The Nationals WA have introduced a Private Members Bill to State Parliament, aimed at the creation of two additional electoral districts in Western Australia by 2021. State President of The Nationals WA, James Hayward, said The Constitution and Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 was essential legislation to ensure regional voters continued to have strong and effective…
The Nationals WA have introduced a Private Members Bill to State Parliament, aimed at the creation of two additional electoral districts in Western Australia by 2021. The Nationals candidate for Roe, Peter Rundle said The Constitution and Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 was essential legislation to ensure regional voters continued to have strong and effective representation…
The Shire of Menzies was today presented with a Lotterywest Cheque with the funds going towards a new Youth Centre for the town. Wendy Duncan MLA, presenting the cheque to Acting Shire CEO, Pascoe Durtanovich, said that it was promising to see big plans for the town coming to fruition with thanks to the ongoing…
Around $7 million in grants funding is made available each year by the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA) and Royalties for Regions. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said funding and support existed for a wide range of artistic opportunities across Western Australia, and encouraged regional residents, businesses and community groups to research…