Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman was delighted to make a $15,600 Lotterywest presentation to the Peaceful Bay Sea Rescue Group on Friday 2 September. The grant will go towards equipment to support and enhance the marine rescue services in Peaceful Bay and surrounding communities. Mr Redman acknowledged the dedicated volunteers who maintain the equipment and…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s first report from the Agriculture Land Register earlier today. The Agriculture Land Register was established by the Federal Government in July 2015 and requires persons with an interest in agricultural land to register their interest regardless…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown, was today joined by the Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price MP and City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn for the official opening of the Abraham Street Bridge. The bridge is part of the Karloo Wandina Project and was…
Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA is encouraging all Goldfields residents to become a conversation hero this R U OK Day. Ms Duncan said the annual R U OK? Day, which falls on September 8, is an important date for raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention in the community. “R U OK? Day…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed this week’s State Government milestone that the 10,000th student has participated in the Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) program. Mr Grills said the award-winning, internationally recognised PARTY program educated young people about the dangers of alcohol consumption and high-risk behaviour.…
A new suicide prevention coordinator will soon begin working in regional Western Australia’s Kimberley region, as part of the State Government’s $3.5 million investment to help reduce the suicide rate. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed today’s announcement. Mr Grills said the new local coordinator’s role was to strengthen…
Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, is encouraging the Goldfields community to applaud the inspirational and positive youth from local areas through nominating them for a WA Youth Award. Ms Duncan said that the awards, which are held annually, are to celebrate and recognise the achievements of young people across the State aged 12 to…
Nationals WA MP and candidate for the seat of Geraldton, Paul Brown has welcomed the official opening of the Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre in Geraldton. The opening of the centre coincides with the 100 year anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone for the St Francis Xavier Cathedral, which is considered one of Monsignor…
Delivery of essential services, information and activities to regional and remote communities will continue thanks to a $56 million State Government Royalties for Regions investment in the Western Australian Community Resource Network (WACRN). Consisting of 106 Community Resource Centres (CRCs), the WACRN provides a physical community hub for the delivery of government services and information…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman was delighted to make a $15,600 Lotterywest presentation to the Peaceful Bay Sea Rescue Group on Friday 2 September. The grant will go towards equipment to support and enhance the marine rescue services in Peaceful Bay and surrounding communities. Mr Redman acknowledged the dedicated volunteers who maintain the equipment and…