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…
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…
Community projects in Esperance, Ravensthorpe, Coolgardie, Leonora and Kalgoorlie-Boulder will be among those to benefit from the latest round of grants through the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Grants Scheme, made possible by Royalties for Regions. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the Regional Grants Scheme provided one-off grants to community, public and…
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 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…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announced introduction of a container deposit scheme for beverage containers in Western Australia. The scheme is expected to start in mid-2018 and will help improve recycling and reduce littering in the State. Under the scheme, consumers will be able to get a 10 cent refund…
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…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the announced drop in assaults against police officers, following the State Government’s introduction of mandatory sentencing laws. Mr Grills said there was a 34 per cent reduction in police assaults in 2015 compared with 2009, when the laws were passed. “This is a…