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…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the Federal Government’s back-down on its proposed ‘Backpacker Tax’. The Federal Government has announced a change to its original proposal to tax working holidaymakers 32.5 per cent from the first dollar earned to 19 per cent. “It’s still not ideal, but it’s better than what was…
A fully sealed Outback Way will deliver economic and social benefits for the Northern Goldfields and Central Desert. Member for Kalgoorlie Wendy Duncan and Candidate for Kalgoorlie Tony Crook visited Laverton this week – the starting point of the 2,800km Outback Way – to attend a General Meeting regarding the road’s future. Mr Crook said…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to follow through with his commitment to implement a floor in GST distribution given WA’s “unfair” and “absurd” share of GST revenue. Mr Grills said the Prime Minister announced plans to create a floor in GST during a…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that it will support all 17 recommendations of the Special Inquiry into the January 2016 Waroona Fire. Mr Grills said many of the recommendations from the inquiry, conducted by Euan Ferguson AFSM, were already being implemented ahead of the…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that it will support all 17 recommendations of the Special Inquiry into the January 2016 Waroona Fire by Euan Ferguson AFSM. Mr Love said many of the recommendations from the inquiry were already being implemented ahead of the 2016 bushfire season. “It is…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed news that seven top Western Australian productions are touring regional WA until October, thanks to the Regional and Remote Touring Fund (RRTF), made possible by Royalties for Regions. Mr Grills said the RRTF was part of the State Government’s $24 million investment over…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC is encouraging locals to nominate ‘heritage heroes’, as part of the State Government’s prestigious 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. Mr Grills said…