Community groups in the Mining and Pastoral Region will be able to tap into $4 million in funding over 2016-17 for important environmental projects. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said funding through the Natural Resource Management (NRM) grants program was available to groups including schools, not-for-profit organisations, local government and…
Seniors in the Mining and Pastoral Region are set to receive extra support for everyday living expenses, thanks to the State Government’s Cost of Living Rebate. This year, WA Seniors Card holders will share in more than $22 million worth of payments, with singles and couples to receive $83.85 and $128 respectively. Member for…
A number of Kimberley and Goldfields-Esperance region sporting and recreation clubs will receive $500 grants to purchase new sporting equipment thanks to The Nationals WA in Government and Royalties for Regions. A number of Kimberley and Goldfields-Esperance region sporting and recreation clubs will receive $500 grants to purchase new sporting equipment thanks to The Nationals…
The Esperance region stands to benefit from a $1.66 million project to develop an ‘investment ready’ aquaculture zone in waters on Western Australia’s south coast. Supported by Royalties for Regions, the project will investigate suitable sites for ‘grow-out’ of target species, determine the required infrastructure and ensure environmental approval processes are managed. Member for…
Communities in the Mining and Pastoral Region are encouraged to apply for waste reduction project funding as part of the second round of the Waste Authority’s 2016 Community Grants Scheme. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the scheme encouraged small-scale, community-focused waste projects and offered grants of up to $20,000.…
The State Government has allocated $64,817 to community road safety initiatives across Western Australia in an effort to make its roads safer. Two community groups in the Wagin electorate have been awarded grants as part of the latest funding round, to promote the road safety message at local events. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA…
The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community Garden celebrates its official opening over the weekend where gardeners and the not so green fingers have developed a fantastic communal gardening space for all to enjoy. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, said the Community Garden, which offers a communal area, garden plots, shared garden beds, worm farms, compost bins, and…
Mt Barker Memorial Swimming Pool was one of eleven centres recognised as waterwise by Water Corporation and the Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics (LIWA) at the LIWA State conference on Monday night. Local Member Terry Waldron MLA congratulated the Shire of Plantagenet, which manages the centre, for its water saving efforts. “The management at Mt…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the announcement of a $4.4 million Watering WA rebates scheme for farmers in dryland agricultural areas who are looking to develop and improve their on-farm water supplies. The Department of Water’s popular Farm Water Rebates Scheme now falls under the State Government’s $30…
Community gardens in the Mining and Pastoral Region will continue to flourish through the latest round of funding from the Liberal National Government. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said funding for community gardens had been extended to 2019-20, which provides $100,000 per year for the establishment and maintenance of community…