The Nationals WA have called on both major parties to be clear and candid about their future plans for Royalties for Regions – following statements made by Premier Colin Barnett and members of both major parties around the future of the regional fund. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the…
DetailsVince Catania MLA member for North West Central was pleased to be in Exmouth today along with the Federal Minister for Defence the Hon Marise Payne. Minister Payne was meeting with the shire to discuss the investment of over $400million into Exmouth under Federal Government’s defence white paper plan. Exmouth is poised for big investments including $200million spending…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have put out the call for dynamic young Western Australians interested in learning more about the political world to nominate themselves for the President’s Advance Program. Developed by The Nationals WA, the President’s Advance Program will take successful applicants on an engaging journey into State and Federal politics. Participants will have the opportunity to participate…
DetailsFour-year energy storage trial for residents at Alkimos Beach $6.7 million trial will examine battery storage and energy efficiency incentives The State Government today announced the start of an energy storage trial for residents at Alkimos Beach, which aims to save participating customers 15 per cent or more on their electricity bills. The $6.7 million…
DetailsMade possible by a $15.1 million investment through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program Four new independent living units available in Woodanilling to provide suitable housing for the ageing community Additional aged care housing options are now available following the official opening of Woodanilling’s four independent living units at Salmon Gum Place today. The…
DetailsMore than $1.2 million in State Government funding will be invested into a program to create leadership and early career development opportunities for young people in country local governments. Local Government Minister Tony Simpson launched the Country Local Government Fund Youth Development Program last week. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA is supportive of the…
DetailsThe Shire of Menzies was today presented with a Lotterywest Cheque with the funds going towards a new Youth Centre for the town. Wendy Duncan MLA, presenting the cheque to Acting Shire CEO, Pascoe Durtanovich, said that it was promising to see big plans for the town coming to fruition with thanks to the ongoing…
DetailsAround $7 million in grants funding is made available each year by the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA) and Royalties for Regions. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said funding and support existed for a wide range of artistic opportunities across Western Australia, and encouraged regional residents, businesses and community groups to research…
DetailsMember for Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell has emphasised the importance of foreign investment as a means to unlock the untapped potential of the North West’s agriculture sector at the 2016 EASTxWEST Forum in Shenzhen, China. The EASTxWEST Forum is a biennial event that was established by the Local Governments of Australia’s North West…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have introduced a Private Members Bill to State Parliament, aimed at the creation of two additional electoral districts in Western Australia by 2021. State President of The Nationals WA, James Hayward, said The Constitution and Electoral Amendment Bill 2016 was essential legislation to ensure regional voters continued to have strong and effective…
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