A community workshop on the rehabilitation plans for the former Pro-Force gold processing site, about two kilometres south-east of Coolgardie, will be held this month. The workshop, organised by the Department of Mines and Petroleum and the Shire of Coolgardie, will be held at the Coolgardie Recreation Centre from 5pm to 6.30pm on Friday, August19.…
The Shire of Esperance and the South Coast Natural Resource Management group will share with other WA communities in $551,000 in funding for strategic coastal planning and management projects. The 23 successful projects have been awarded grants under the latest round of the State Government’s 2016-17 Coastwest and Coastal Management Plan Assistance program. “WA has…
A short-stay accommodation facility for Aboriginal visitors to Broome has reached a key milestone, with the recent call for tenders for construction. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Hon Dave Grills MLC said the facility would provide up to 100 beds for Aboriginal people visiting Broome, and was made possible by a $21.1 million…
Local MP Mia Davies has congratulated the Northam Avon Descent Association, volunteers, local governments, competitors and all those involved for another successful staging of the State’s premier white water event. Ms Davies said she was pleased combined competitor numbers across canoe, kayak, ski paddle and power dinghy categories were up by 100 on the 2015…
Western Australia’s environment and recyclers are set to benefit from a container deposit scheme, announced this morning by the Premier and Minister for Environment. Nationals WA Member for the Agricultural Region, Hon Martin Aldridge MLC welcomed the announcement, pointing to the obvious environmental benefits. “Container deposit schemes across the country have had proven success at…
The Shire of Jerramungup will share with other WA communities in $551,000 in funding for strategic coastal planning and management projects. Local MP Terry Waldron said the approved projects would improve the condition and amenity of the State’s highly valued coastline. The 23 successful projects have been awarded grants under the latest round of the…
Locals and visitors to the Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Peel regions, which in part fall within the Wagin electorate, can now enjoy swimming, camping, bushwalking, bike riding and relaxing at a stunning beach – all from the comfort of their own homes. The State Government last week launched two new digital media initiatives – DISCOVR WA and Park Explorers…
Brendon Grylls MLA has today been appointed as Leader of The Nationals WA and will pursue a policy platform in the lead up to the 2017 State election with the aim of reducing State budget deficit and creating new jobs. Mr Grylls announced the policy platform today saying The Nationals will seek to introduce a…
Central Wheatbelt primary schools in Kondinin, Tammin and Trayning are among 61 public schools across WA to receive up to $20,000 each for new playground equipment and shade structures. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said some schools will use the funding to get new playground equipment to boost children’s physical activity, while others…
Work to create sustainable early childhood care and education services in the Wheatbelt will be greatly enhanced thanks to Royalties for Regions investment into the child care sector in regional WA. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said the Shire of Brookton was one of 10 organisations to receive grants totalling $395,320 through the…