Seniors in Northam are being encouraged to get active through the State Government’s SilverSport program. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said SilverSport was a trial program to encourage seniors to be more active and feel more connected to their community. Based on the hugely successful KidSport program, the program invites seniors over 60…
Applications are now open for the State Government’s 2017-18 Regional Events Scheme (RES). Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said a total funding pool of up to $850,000 was available through the latest round of the scheme, which is jointly funded by Royalties for Regions and Tourism Western Australia. “Organisers of…
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…
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…