Clubs invited to apply for $500 towards revitalising or purchasing new equipment $2m over four years for Community Sporting Club Equipment Subsidy Scheme Applications open until May 13, 2016 Sport and active recreation clubs have the chance to revitalise existing gear or purchase new sporting equipment with the opening of the latest round of the…
$1.7 million pipeline upgrade to water supply in Shire of Corrigin 3.2km pipeline upgrade to provide a more reliable water supply People living in the Shire of Corrigin are set to benefit from a $1.7 million State Government project to improve water supply. Water Minister Mia Davies said the Water Corporation would start work this…
More than 60 billion litres of water saved since 2007 Part of the State Government’s Water Efficiency Management Plan program Water Minister Mia Davies has congratulated Western Australia’s top water saving businesses for saving more than 14 billion litres of water in 2014-15, the equivalent of more than 6,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools. A total of…
For anyone stuck in Perth traffic on the way to work today, or crammed in a Transperth train, or if you find yourself fighting for space on the oval at Auskick on Saturday or trying to find a carpark at the shopping centre, the current debate around Royalties for Regions (RfR) should hold more than a…
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…
Government to repeal Marketing of Potatoes Act 1946 and Marketing of Potatoes Regulations 1987 WA is the only regulated potato industry remaining in Australia Western Australia’s potato industry will be deregulated from July 1, 2016. Agriculture and Food Minister Dean Nalder said the Government would fund a $14 million industry adjustment package from Royalties for…
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…
Four-year energy storage trial for residents at Alkimos Beach $6.7 million trial will examine battery storage and energy efficiency incentives The State Government today announced the start of an energy storage trial for residents at Alkimos Beach, which aims to save participating customers 15 per cent or more on their electricity bills. The $6.7 million…