A Wyndham resident has been named as one of a select few finalists in the running for the 2016 WA Seniors Awards. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said finalists for this year’s prestigious awards were announced on Monday. “Wyndham resident Pamelia Barrett is one of only six individuals vying for…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA said the State Government’s announcement to support all 17 recommendations of the Special Inquiry into the January 2016 Waroona Fire, by Euan Ferguson AFSM was good news. Ms Davies said a number of the Ferguson Inquiry recommendations were already being implemented ahead of the 2016 bushfire season.…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the start of a $3.3 million upgrade to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre. Mr Grills said his Nationals WA colleague Minister for Sport and Recreation Mia Davies and Nationals WA candidate for the Kimberley Rob Houston inspected construction activity at the…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA is confident that the Nationals WA will adopt his position that would see landholders given the right of veto over oil and gas companies. The Moore branch of the National Party will take a motion to grant the right of veto to the National Party’s state conference in Geraldton…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has commended two Wagin residents who are shining the spotlight on mental health this month, in time for Mental Health Week. Mr Waldron recently credited local artists Megan Henry and Melanie English for bringing the realities of mental illness to the fore through their upcoming collaborative art exhibition. “Congratulations…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has welcomed last week’s announcement that the State Government will support all 17 recommendations of the Special Inquiry into the January 2016 Waroona Fire, by Euan Ferguson AFSM. Mr Waldron said many of the recommendations from the Ferguson Inquiry were already being implemented ahead of the 2016 bushfire season.…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA is encouraging locals to nominate ‘heritage champions’, as part of the State Government’s Western Australian Heritage Awards 2017. The annual State Government awards recognise the outstanding contribution of owners, volunteers, professionals and organisations working to promote and conserve WA’s cultural heritage. Ms Davies said the awards showcased the…
School communities across the Central Wheatbelt have again embraced the State Government’s Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative. Five schools in the Central Wheatbelt electorate are among 73 to gain independent status in 2017. Central Wheatbelt MP, Mia Davies MLA, said there had been a detailed development and selection process. “Barriers that used to prevent principals…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announcement of funding to support two iconic venues in the electorate. “Royalties for Regions is making it possible for us to maintain and improve York Town Hall and Cummins Theatre to ensure they can continue to deliver professional performing arts programs,” Ms Davies said. The…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has joined Wheatbelt police men and women, their families and community members for the annual National Police Remembrance Day in Northam. The 2016 National Police Remembrance Day was held on 29 September, with services taking place throughout the State and across Australia. “National Police Remembrance Day is a…