Mental Health Minister Helen Morton has announced a range of new initiatives to boost suicide prevention in Western Australia. Speaking at the Suicide Prevention Australia conference in Perth last night, the Minister announced the launch of a new online resource hub for communities and health professionals, and the appointment of four new representatives to the […]
Surf Life Saving WA will be able to build a new heliport facility for the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service at Rous Head in Fremantle, thanks to a Lotterywest grant of $1,356,392 presented by Premier Colin Barnett today. Mr Barnett said the grant would provide a much needed upgrade to current facilities. “The current sea […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird today announced condolence books would be placed at public locations across NSW so residents can pay tribute to the victims of flight MH17. “This has been an unspeakable tragedy, devastating families and communities in our State and across the nation,” Mr Baird said. “Our grief is compounded when we learn of […]
Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion says Western Australia should build on its world-leading resources technology to take a major role in the global uranium industry. “We have seen competitor nations expand their energy mining sectors and now, with Australia home to one-third of the world’s known reserves, it’s time we embraced a leadership role […]
In a major boost for the tourism industry, the first Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Western Australia will land at Perth International Airport today. Acting Tourism Minister John Day said the airline, which has been named the World’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards for the past five years, would offer a […]
NSW Fair Trading Minister Matthew Mason-Cox has released the results of NSW Fair Trading’s recent compliance audit targeting the trust accounts of real estate agents across the State. Mr Mason-Cox said Fair Trading received 506 qualified audits for the 2012/13 financial year with 51 matters referred for further investigation and 83 warnings issued to agents. […]
Australia’s rarest reptile species received a boost today with the release of the 500th captive bred western swamp tortoise into the wild. At the release this morning, Environment Minister Albert Jacob said a total of 30 western swamp tortoises were set free today at Twin Swamps Nature Reserve in Bullsbrook. “The 500th release today is […]
West Australians are being urged to have their domestic gas appliances checked and serviced as part of a new campaign to prevent deadly carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Launching the ‘For Safety’s Sake’ campaign, Commerce Minister Michael Mischin said although millions of Australians used gas appliances safely in their homes every day, most were unaware of […]
Emergency Services Minister Joe Francis has urged the community to take action to minimise the risk of fire in their homes. “Last winter, nine people were injured and 162 homes were damaged or destroyed by accidental house fires, many of which could have been easily prevented,” Mr Francis said. “House fires can occur in any […]
A go-getting young West Australian will explore the challenges and opportunities facing young people around the world when he attends the Youth 20 Summit (Y20) in Sydney this month. Lachlan Cooke – founder of the Indigenous Communities Education and Awareness Foundation (ICEA) – will be one of five Australian representatives to attend the international summit […]