Two Western Australian heritage projects have been recognised in this year’s UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. Heritage Minister Albert Jacob said Rottnest Island World War ll Coastal Defences and Cape Inscription Lighthouse Keepers’ Quarters in Shark Bay received Honourable Mentions in the prestigious international awards. “This is the third consecutive year that WA […]
Nine community projects that aim to reduce waste and increase recycling will share in $72,315 in State Government grants. Announcing the successful grant recipients today, Environment Minister Albert Jacob said the community projects would be awarded between $1,000 and $19,907 to fund recycling, reuse and community education initiatives. “The recipients of this Community Grants Scheme […]
Transport Minister Dean Nalder today announced the appointment of an independent chair of the board for the soon-to-be established Southern Ports Authority. Mr Nalder has appointed Roger Hussey as inaugural chair of the new board, and Neema Premji, who had been serving interim chair-elect, as deputy chair. The Minister said the decision was based both […]
The State Government has boosted mobile phone and internet coverage across regional Western Australia by installing an extra 113 communications towers, improving reception by 95,000 Kilometres. At the installation of one of the final towers at Manjimup West today, Commerce Minister Michael Mischin said the $39.2million State Government Royalties for Regions-funded Regional Mobile Communications Project […]
The Minister for Health Peter Dutton today announced an independent review of after-hours primary health care services in Australia. It will be carried out by respected GP, educator and researcher Professor Claire Jackson. The review was recommended by former Chief Medical Officer Professor John Horvath in his report on Medicare Locals and the subsequent decision […]
The importance of community and industry involvement in marine turtle conservation is being highlighted at a national symposium being held in Perth today and tomorrow. Environment Minister Albert Jacob, who will address the symposium tomorrow, said Western Australia’s 13,500 kilometre coastline was well known for its rich and abundant marine life, and conservation and effective […]
A summit to develop ways to make investment in Aboriginal affairs more effective is under way in Perth and has been opened by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Peter Collier. Mr Collier said the Western Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council (WAAAC) Summit 2014 gave Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people the opportunity to explore how to best spend the large […]
The decision by international credit ratings agency Moody’s today to downgrade Western Australia’s credit rating from Aaa (negative outlook) to Aa1 (stable outlook) follows a similar decision by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) in September last year. “This decision is disappointing, but as we have said many times recently, the Government is determined to regain the […]
New television commercials will hit screens tonight informing West Australians about upcoming penalty changes and the dangers of using mobile phones while driving. Road Safety Minister Liza Harvey said the purpose of the State-wide awareness campaign was to educate the community about legislation changes and modified penalties that come into effect from the Queen’s Birthday […]
A $15million State Government investment to ensure beef producers in the north of Western Australia can take better advantage of burgeoning markets in Asia and the Middle East was announced at the Fitzroy Crossing bull sale today by Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston. Mr Baston said the Northern Beef Futures – funded by Royalties […]