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Injured and disabled Veterans qualify for free driver's licence

Author: Mia Davies

The Nationals WA Member for Central Wheatbelt, Mia Davies MLA, has welcomed the State Government’s decision to grant free driver’s licences to eligible injured and disabled veterans. Ms Davies said hundreds of Western Australian veterans would no longer have to pay a fee for their drive... (20-May)

Time to recognise Local Business Women

Author: Mia Davies

Nationals WA Member for Central Wheatbelt, Mia Davies MLA, is encouraging women from across the Wheatbelt to enter the 2013 Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Ms Davies said the awards were an opportunity for women in business to be recognised and celebrated for their success. “The 2013 ... (20-May)

Waste Grants available for Community Groups

Author: Mia Davies

Mia Davies MLA, Member for Central Wheatbelt encourages community groups to apply for State Government funding grants of up to $20,000 for waste reduction initiatives. Ms Davies said the grants were provided under the Waste Authority’s Community Grants Scheme (CGS) as part of the State Govern... (20-May)

Exploration Incentive Scheme has the State covered, Duncan

Author: Wendy Duncan

A new milestone in the bank of information relating to mineral prospectivity in Western Australia has been reached with the collection of airborne magnetic and radiometric data from a geophysical survey under the Exploration Incentive Scheme. The Exploration Incentive Scheme is a five year program... (17-May)

Changes in schemes to benefit many, Duncan

Author: Wendy Duncan

Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, has welcomed the initiatives that the Liberal/National Government has taken to grant free drivers’ licences to eligible injured and disabled veterans and support pensioners, veterans, seniors and Health Card holders with a $200 payment to assist with en... (16-May)

Regional Events Scheme benefits from Royalties for Regions input, Holt

Author: Colin Holt

Recently it was announced that 55 regional events successfully secured funding from the Regional Events Scheme, which is jointly funded by Royalties for Regions. Colin Holt said the Regional Events Scheme supported a range of smaller or developing sporting, arts, cultural and culinary events acros... (16-May)

Volunteers recognised as community backbone, Waldron

Author: Terry Waldron

Sport and recreation volunteers applauded for community work Volunteers give more than $322million worth of time and experience Community benefits from sports coaching and the teaching of life skills The State Government this morning honoured more than 100 volun... (15-May)

Crook congratulates Royal Flying Doctor Service

Author: Tony Crook

Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP took the opportunity today in the Parliament to congratulate and thank the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Today marks the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Australian Inland Mission Aerial Medical Service by Reverend John Flynn, now more commonly know... (15-May)

50 Years of Service Badge for Volunteers

Author: Mia Davies

Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has called for nominations for the WA Volunteer 50 years of Service Badge. The badge and award acknowledges long-serving volunteers who have contributed 50-years or more of volunteer service to one organisation.  “Volunteering is the lifeblood of ... (15-May)

Kwinana-Calista infill sewerage project complete, Redman

Author: Terry Redman

$1.26million Kwinana-Calista infill sewerage project complete 102 residential lots now able to connect to central wastewater system Water Minister Terry Redman today announced the completion of the $1.26million Kwinana-Calista infill sewerage project, enabling 102 residential lot... (15-May)

Geraldton infill sewerage project kicks off, Redman

Author: Terry Redman

Construction started on $1.4million infill sewerage project in Geraldton 175 lots eligible to connect to central wastewater system by end of 2013 First of three infill projects planned in Geraldton Water Minister Terry Redman today announced construction had begu... (15-May)

Injured and disabled veterans qualify for free driver's licence, Holt

Author: Colin Holt

The Nationals WA Member for the South West Region, Hon Colin Holt MLC, has welcomed the State Government’s decision to grant free driver’s licences to eligible injured and disabled veterans. Colin said hundreds of Western Australian veterans would no longer have to pay a fee for their ... (15-May)

Crook not surprised by Labor's Budget

Author: Tony Crook

This year’s Labor Budget is particularly unsurprising according to Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP. “As I have said over and again, for a Parliament that was to focus on regional Australia, by virtue of those who gave it power, it has continued to disappoint.” ... (15-May)

Regional Events Scheme provides funding boost for events in the Avon, Davies

Author: Mia Davies

Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed a funding boost for two Avon events through the Regional Events Scheme (RES). “The 2014 Avon Valley Vintage Festival in Northam and the 2014 York Motorcycle Festival are both worthy recipients,” Ms Davies said. "The RES provides ... (14-May)

Scholarships for country athletes welcomed, Davies

Author: Mia Davies

Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the Minister for Sport and Recreation’s announcement of scholarships for regional athletes. “The State Government is calling on talented regional athletes to apply for scholarships designed to assist with the costs of travel and t... (14-May)

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