Delivery of essential services, information and activities to regional and remote communities will continue, thanks to a $56 million Liberal National Government Royalties for Regions investment in the Western Australian Community Resource Network (WACRN). Consisting of 106 Community Resource Centres (CRCs), the WACRN provides a physical community hub for the delivery of government services and…
DetailsThe community of Onslow is set to benefit from a major investment by private business which will create opportunities for more than 100 local workers over three stages. Onslow Marine Support Base Pty Ltd (OMSB), a privately owned Western Australian company, has begun construction of a world class marine supply base facility in Onslow’s Beadon…
DetailsAn array of community projects across the Goldfields-Esperance region are set to receive a funding boost thanks to the latest round of Community Chest Fund grants, supported by Royalties for Regions. It was announced today that 23 projects in the region would benefit from the most recent round of the Goldfield-Esperance Community Chest Fund scheme,…
DetailsCommunities in the Mining and Pastoral Region are encouraged to apply for waste reduction project funding as part of the second round of the Waste Authority’s 2016 Community Grants Scheme. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the scheme encouraged small-scale, community-focused waste projects and offered grants of up to $20,000.…
DetailsThe Esperance region stands to benefit from a $1.66 million project to develop an ‘investment ready’ aquaculture zone in waters on Western Australia’s south coast. Supported by Royalties for Regions, the project will investigate suitable sites for ‘grow-out’ of target species, determine the required infrastructure and ensure environmental approval processes are managed. Member for…
DetailsCommunity groups in the Mining and Pastoral Region will be able to tap into $4 million in funding over 2016-17 for important environmental projects. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said funding through the Natural Resource Management (NRM) grants program was available to groups including schools, not-for-profit organisations, local government and…
DetailsSeniors in the Mining and Pastoral Region are set to receive extra support for everyday living expenses, thanks to the State Government’s Cost of Living Rebate. This year, WA Seniors Card holders will share in more than $22 million worth of payments, with singles and couples to receive $83.85 and $128 respectively. Member for…
DetailsCommunity projects in Esperance, Ravensthorpe, Coolgardie, Leonora and Kalgoorlie-Boulder will be among those to benefit from the latest round of grants through the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Grants Scheme, made possible by Royalties for Regions. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the Regional Grants Scheme provided one-off grants to community, public and…
DetailsA number of Kimberley and Goldfields-Esperance region sporting and recreation clubs will receive $500 grants to purchase new sporting equipment thanks to The Nationals WA in Government and Royalties for Regions. A number of Kimberley and Goldfields-Esperance region sporting and recreation clubs will receive $500 grants to purchase new sporting equipment thanks to The Nationals…
DetailsThe State Government has allocated $64,817 to community road safety initiatives across Western Australia in an effort to make its roads safer. Two community groups in the Wagin electorate have been awarded grants as part of the latest funding round, to promote the road safety message at local events. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA…
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