MS M.J. DAVIES (Central Wheatbelt — Deputy Leader of the National Party) [11.15 am]: Mr President, thank you very much. On behalf of my National Party colleagues, I have much pleasure in supporting this motion. The Nationals believe Patrick Dodson transcends partisan politics and, in our view, will bring to the Australian Parliament a unique…
DetailsMid West Community Chest Fund recipients announced Community projects funded by $10 million Community Chest Fund Made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program Regional Development Minister Terry Redman today announced the grant recipients of the Mid-West region’s Community Chest Fund, made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. The fund…
DetailsThe State Government has started work on a $6.49 million suite of projects to replace 3.6 kilometres of water main between Popanyinning and Brookton. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the projects would improve the reliability of water supplies for more than 1000 people in the local Shires of Cuballing and Pingelly and in…
DetailsMember for the Pilbara, Brendon Grylls MLA, has today reaffirmed his intentions to remain in State Parliament and continue to represent the families, businesses and communities of the Pilbara region. “The consistent attacks on Royalties for Regions over the past few months have strengthened my resolve to recontest the Seat of Pilbara in the upcoming…
DetailsIncreased water availability for new irrigated areas and expand existing ones Provide a boost to investment, a strengthened economy and creation of jobs A proposed irrigation scheme for the Southern Forests area is another step closer after receiving overwhelming support from local growers through a formal Letter of Intent process. Water Minister Mia Davies said…
DetailsNew Sun City Christian Centre and Sun City Care complex officially opened $4.1 million complex supported by Lotterywest and the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program Regional Development Minister Terry Redman today officially opened the new Sun City Christian Centre and Sun City Care complex, a $4.1 million project supported by Lotterywest and the State…
DetailsSeat design and colours reflect 18 months of consultation and testing Seats will be 50cm wide with cup-holders positioned on seat backs Sports fans have given the thumbs up to the size, design and colour of the seats at Perth Stadium and Sports Precinct. Sport and Recreation Minister Mia Davies today joined members of the…
Details$5.1 million airstrip upgrade improves aircraft operations Made possible by State Government’s Royalties for Regions program The East Kimberley Regional Airport (Kununurra Airport) runway upgrade has been completed, improving safety and functionality for aircraft operations at the airport. Transport Minister Dean Nalder said the Kununurra runway, which was built in the 1960’s, had shown signs…
DetailsEleven new weather stations have been installed across the Western Australian Grainbelt, including three new stations in the Central Wheatbelt, providing more accurate information ahead of the grain season, thanks to Royalties for Regions. Member for Central Wheatbelt, Mia Davies MLA, said the new stations would complement the State’s existing 145 weather station network. “These…
DetailsEleven new weather stations have been installed across Western Australia, including two new stations in the Mining and Pastoral Region, providing more accurate information ahead of grain season, thanks to Royalties for Regions. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the 11 new stations would complement the State’s existing 145 weather…
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