MS M.J. DAVIES (Central Wheatbelt — Deputy Leader of the National Party) [11.15 am]: Mr President, thank you very much. On behalf of my National Party colleagues, I have much pleasure in supporting this motion. The Nationals believe Patrick Dodson transcends partisan politics and, in our view, will bring to the Australian Parliament a unique…
Mid West Community Chest Fund recipients announced Community projects funded by $10 million Community Chest Fund Made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program Regional Development Minister Terry Redman today announced the grant recipients of the Mid-West region’s Community Chest Fund, made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. The fund…
Work begins on $7.8 million Collie hospital upgrade Health service to remain fully operational during building Project expected to support up to 200 jobs during construction Work is underway on a $7.8 million redevelopment of the Collie Health Service that will transform the hospital into a contemporary, best-practice healthcare facility. Kicking off the building project…
Seat design and colours reflect 18 months of consultation and testing Seats will be 50cm wide with cup-holders positioned on seat backs Sports fans have given the thumbs up to the size, design and colour of the seats at Perth Stadium and Sports Precinct. Sport and Recreation Minister Mia Davies today joined members of the…
Member for the Pilbara, Brendon Grylls MLA, has today reaffirmed his intentions to remain in State Parliament and continue to represent the families, businesses and communities of the Pilbara region. “The consistent attacks on Royalties for Regions over the past few months have strengthened my resolve to recontest the Seat of Pilbara in the upcoming…
Increased water availability for new irrigated areas and expand existing ones Provide a boost to investment, a strengthened economy and creation of jobs A proposed irrigation scheme for the Southern Forests area is another step closer after receiving overwhelming support from local growers through a formal Letter of Intent process. Water Minister Mia Davies said…
New Sun City Christian Centre and Sun City Care complex officially opened $4.1 million complex supported by Lotterywest and the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program Regional Development Minister Terry Redman today officially opened the new Sun City Christian Centre and Sun City Care complex, a $4.1 million project supported by Lotterywest and the State…
The State Government has started work on a $6.49 million suite of projects to replace 3.6 kilometres of water main between Popanyinning and Brookton. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the projects would improve the reliability of water supplies for more than 1000 people in the local Shires of Cuballing and Pingelly and in…
$5.1 million airstrip upgrade improves aircraft operations Made possible by State Government’s Royalties for Regions program The East Kimberley Regional Airport (Kununurra Airport) runway upgrade has been completed, improving safety and functionality for aircraft operations at the airport. Transport Minister Dean Nalder said the Kununurra runway, which was built in the 1960’s, had shown signs…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has hit out at suggestions that the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) assume control of the state’s volunteer bush fire brigades. Mr Love voiced his concerns following comments by WA Fire Commissioner Wayne Gregson and a recent ABC radio interview in which Premier Colin Barnett suggested some…