From rare Arctic Fish, to Texas Style Smoked Pork Belly; White Chocolate and Caramel Popsicles to Citrus and Cinnamon soft serve, Taste of Sydney in partnership with Electrolux is showcasing the cutting edge of global culinary trends with this year’s exclusive mouth-watering menus. Gastronomes can buy tickets now to descend on Centennial Park from Thursday […]
Western Australia’s cutting-edge mapping and geological information is now available on mobile phones and tablets, to further promote the discovery of new mineral and petroleum resources. Launching the WAGeology app today, Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion said the State Government and industry were working smarter to maintain WA’s global mining leadership and resource sector […]
Local community safety received a boost today after the Liberal National Government awarded more than $679,000 in crime prevention grants. Police Minister Liza Harvey said 32 community organisations and local governments would receive grants for projects which had significant crime prevention benefits. “The Liberal National Government has funded 10 CCTV projects in this round of […]
This year’s Bikeweek is set to be one of the most diverse and exciting to date, with events ranging from a public art tour in Bunbury, to a comedy ride in Cambridge, offering something for everyone. Transport Minister Dean Nalder said almost $30,000 in Bikeweek 2015 grants had been awarded for a range of events […]
A new high-performing wheat variety was launched today by Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston. Mr Baston said Impress CL Plus was set to be widely adopted by Western Australian wheat growers, particularly in the northern Wheatbelt. “Impress CL Plus is an early to mid-maturing Australian Premium White variety that has demonstrated excellent yields. It […]
The State’s worst drink driving offenders will be forced to install breath testing immobilisers in their vehicles after alcohol interlock legislation passed through State Parliament last night. Road Safety Minister Liza Harvey said after a decade of talk about alcohol interlocks, the Liberal National Government had taken tough action on drink drivers. “This legislation will […]
Premier Colin Barnett today announced that the State Government, through Tourism Western Australia, had secured the team’s first home FIFA World Cup qualification match, to be played at the revitalised nib Stadium, most likely in June or September. “I am thrilled to announce that Perth will be the first Australian city to host the Socceroos […]
More holiday-makers will have the chance to camp in nature-based parks in Western Australia this year with regulations easing restrictions on their location now in effect. Local Government Minister Tony Simpson said changes to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997 allowed more nature-based parks throughout WA, offering families an affordable way to holiday […]
Fresh from their historic AFC Asian Cup win last month, the Socceroos will kick off their home 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign in Perth this year. Premier Colin Barnett today announced that the State Government, through Tourism Western Australia, had secured the team’s first home FIFA World Cup qualification match, to be played at the […]
Figures from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages show that 1,827 couples were married at the registry in 2014, accounting for almost 14 per cent of all weddings in WA last year. In 2005, only 834 marriages were conducted at the registry, or about 7.5 per cent of weddings in the State. Attorney General […]