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2012 news & Media Statements
May 2012
24/7 emergency care for more regional areas
Grants benefit Great Southern boating facilities
Better mobile coverage for regions rolls out
Funding for Mid-West infrastructure projects
New residential land for Newman
April 2012
SuperTowns on show
Regional event funding recipients announced
Kimberley's biggest display village opens in Broome
Intersection upgrade for Geraldton
Country pensioners benefit from Fuel Card
Carnarvon Police and Justice Complex plans revealed
Kimberley Development Commission appointments
Karijini upgrades on track
Royalties for Regions funding Pilbara CUF
Mt Augustus resort development planning studies
HMAS Sydney II Memorial Wall in Denham
Gascoyne food bowl expansion in the pipeline
Classic cars dusted-off for Pinjarra event
Design concept developed for new coastal estate at Karratha
Exploring further growth in the Ord
March 2012
Concept plan for the $120.4million Busselton Health Campus finalised
New marine park to protect SW coastline
New respite facility officially opened in Albany
Planning for PortLink project begins
National rally races through South-West forests
Recruitment drive for specialised nurses
Kalbarri’s spectacular coast access upgraded
Stan Reilly Centre redevelopment under way
Upgrade starts soon on Esperance road and rail
Pingrup country spirit shines at race event
Ord Valley Muster gets funding boost
Lazy Lands proponents in Karratha
More residential land for Karratha
New prisoner work camp approved
Action sports to make waves in Mandurah
February 2012
WA a top mining and exploration destination
New housing choices for Kwinana
Junior doctor increase for WA rural areas
Regional child care get funding boost
Revised worker accommodation proposal
Key worker housing under way in Hedland
New nurse practitioner for Western Wheatbelt
New industrial lots available in Kununurra
Multiple land releases on the way for Karratha
Water projects boost future Pilbara development
Great Southern festival’s local produce focus
Underground connection for South Hedland
Plan guides Pilbara investment and growth
Water upgrades for Aboriginal communities
Agriculture and Food - cultivating the WAy to growth and prosperity
Cockburn transformation closer to a shore thing
Four city lots set to transform South Hedland
Race week sets sail from Busselton
Prime land transferred to Traditional Owners
Margaret River region ecotourism site released
Room to grow at Hedland Senior High School
Pilbara wastewater projects on track
Newman’s growth continues
Regional events funding applications closing
SIHI medical model making a difference 24-7
Collie endorses residential plan for public comment
Wheels turn on new South-West health clinic
New jetty completed in time for summer boating
Key projects opened at Kununurra-Wyndham
January 2012
$39.2million to improve telecoms in regions
Bunbury plays host to elite-level BMX
Large scale building condition audits for SIHI
Government gives $10m to Onslow fund
Circus magic comes to Karridale
Craigie High School site closer to development
New sporting facilities for Newman community
Newman town centre revitalisation progresses
Surf’s up for Yallingup film festival
Builder’s Northam move a catalyst for growth
Great Southern wine and racing on show
2011 news & media statements
December 2011
WA resources exploration boosted
Closing the gap in fight against wild dogs
State supports Carnarvon flood mitigation
Applications open for regional events funding
Heritage precinct restoration for Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Regional public sector employees to receive District Allowance increases
Funding towards Carnarvon flood mitigation
Water projects drive regional growth
NW empowered to stop alcohol and drug issues
Ord Phase 2 contract for Kununurra
Manjimup cherry festival celebrates local diversity
First nurse practitioner for country health program
New golf tournament headline act for WA events
Mandurah to host new action sport festival
Six new doctors first to sign up to initiative
November 2011
Service to help turn young people from crime
Newman supported by light industrial release
Three lakes listed in Living Lakes study
Regional airports share $14m for improvements
Regional Events Scheme recipients announced
New industrial lots in Port Hedland shape up
Developers urged to get in the ‘Murdoch Mix’
Funding lifeline keeps centres open
North Eglinton project partner announced
Geraldton commemorates Sydney loss
Asia spotlight on Perth and Pilbara projects
WA’s first artificial reef to be trialled
New era marked by sod turning at Esperance
Karratha linked to coast in $1.5billion facelift
$2.2million to make Ningaloo Reef access safer
October 2011
More water for Carnarvon’s horticulture industry
New vision for the future of Muresk launched (Training and Workforce Development)
New members appointed to Peel Development Commission board
Geraldton to welcome clipper fleet
Multiple land release in Pilbara’s port city
Masterplan outlines future of Cockburn Coast
New Regional Development Council chairperson
New management plan for Lane Poole Reserve
Goldfields hosts Campervan and Motorhome Rally
Work under way on $25m Augusta boat harbour
More land in Karratha for residential development
Planning commences for Bunbury to Albany Gas Pipeline corridor
New facility to bolster maritime safety in Kimberley
Another step forward for Kalgoorlie-Boulder Indigenous Visitors’ Centre
New commercial land release supports growth of North Metropolitan corridor
September 2011
Government welcomes $29billion investment
Record sales for WA resources industry
Planning progresses on Busselton Health Campus
More than $250m for Onslow from Wheatstone deal
SuperTowns receive $5.5million planning boost
MasterChef winner to headline Broome’s cultural celebrations
Rehabilitation services become available in the East Kimberley
Water supplies secured for the West Pilbara
Mountain bike riders to compete at Dwellingup
Women in country WA making a difference
Ord farmland release given green light
Clontarf’s next generation of football champions
More land being built on at Halls Creek
Remote eye program wins National Award
$300,000 extra funding for regional events
August 2011
Youth justice gets a boost in the East Kimberley
Albany Health Campus construction boosts employment
$25million boat harbour to be built in Augusta
Renewable energy contracts in place for new desalination plant
Major new international aquatic event for Perth
Campaign kicks off to attract more country GPs
Collie kicks off SuperTowns community forums
Crown land key to Cue’s residential future
Chance to invest in Harvest Lakes’ success
Unique new basketball event for Cable Beach
Kariyarra people benefit from land agreement in Hedland
New waterfront hotel and residential project set to transform Pilbara’s port city
Affordable NGO housing to benefit North-West communities
Perth hosts 7th International Symposium on Digital Earth - August 23-25, 2011
Country Local Government Fund
July 2011
WA petroleum database judged best in the world
Major infrastructure boost for Albany Race Club
Roaming Red Dog returns home
$147million to upgrade country hospitals in Western Australia
New industrial land release to help Pilbara’s growth
More housing choice available in Kununurra
Munda Biddi trail extensions opened in South-West
$8.4million for improvements to regional airports
Warmun residents return after State Government’s three-month rebuild
Developers shortlisted for Eglinton residential project
Government responds to review of regional development
$42million Albany Waterfront project opens
Work under way at State's biggest country hospital
Minister launches biggest display village in regional WA
300th GROH home completed under Royalties for Regions scheme
June 2011
Leonora Golden Gift Weekend presents fun for everyone
Gold targets popular with explorers in co-funded drilling program
Architect chosen for Carnarvon justice project
Kimberley operator to develop safari camp in Purnululu National Park
North-West schools receive major upgrades
Leonora Sports Complex is officially opened
Progress made on Kalgoorlie Indigenous Visitors Accommodation project
Busselton and Dunsborough receive $9.745million towards foreshore upgrades
South-West to be home to WA’s first regional coronary care unit
A close encounter of the digital kind opens at Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre
Wind farm development energised
Shark Bay to receive multi-function recreation and emergency evacuation shelter
Marine-based common user infrastructure would create economic development in the Pilbara
Unprecedented funding announced for boating facilities
Unprecedented funding benefits boating facilities in Peel region
May 2011
Raising awareness of alcohol’s impact on the developing brain
State Budget 2011-12 Supporting our Community - Funding boost for local government reform
New suburb honours Australian motoring legend
Pinjarra Community Resource Centre opening
Boddington Health Centre opening
Roebourne’s transformation begins
Broome North house and land packages to deliver more choice
Strong business confidence to drive demand for regional industrial land
Mandurah Ocean Marina scoops international award
Land transfer benefits Mingullatharndo community within the Shire of Roebourne
RDAP brings more residential land to Wheatbelt towns
State Budget 2011-12, Supporting our Community; Building the State (Royalties for Regions)
State Budget 2011-12, Supporting our Community; Building the State (South-West)
State Budget 2011-12, Supporting our Community; Building the State (Great Southern)
State Budget 2011-12, Supporting our Community; Building the State (Peel)
April 2011
Resource companies compete to grab a slice of State's minerals exploration pie
Paramedics to upgrade regional emergency services
New aquatic facilities to serve the people of Murray for generations to come
Carnarvon waterway project receives Royalties for Regions funding
LandCorp and Civil Contractors Federation join forces to close the gap
Bunbury arts scene to benefit from $9.97million entertainment centre expansion
New boat ramp and CBD revitalisation plans under way for Exmouth
Royalties for Regions provides emergency funding for Gascoyne Junction rebuild
Royalties for Regions funds major upgrades to South Hedland infrastructure
Minister opens new steel manufacturing business at the new Latitude 32 Industry Zone
Work to deliver Karratha industrial land begins
New land release to give buyers more choice in Kununurra
Initiative behind mobile communications projects wins national and State awards
Rangelands Reform Discussion Paper released
Royalties for Regions funds building of Coral Bay seasonal workers accommodation
March 2011
Fraser Institute report highlights State's attraction for business investment
Resources sector records significant growth for December quarter
New electronic lodgement system for minerals titles boosts reform process
New campsite for the Munda Biddi trail
Plans announced for regional residential college upgrades
Planning framework to guide Pilbara’s continuing transformation
Royalties for Regions showcases its progress
Ord East Kimberley worker’s village assists Warmun evacuation
WA Government commits $1.5million towards production of surf film 'Drift’
Development partner sought for Eglinton residential project
New licensing service for Meekatharra residents
Construction begins on new Karratha family centre
Safety concerns prompt decision to demolish Boulder Friendly Society building
New library and art centre for Gascoyne residents
New-look Brunswick Junction officially launched
February 2011
Moore announces new round of Government funding for exploratory drilling
Geological Survey of WA releases new data to benefit resources sector
Proponent selected for high-quality housing in Karratha
Veterans’ Retreat at old Meentheena Station given the go ahead
Fresh look possible for regional towns
Land transfer set to benefit Eastern Guruma people
Land transfer allows expansion of Aboriginal health centre
Submissions called for regional airport funding
Launch of West Kimberley services to boost youth crime prevention
New generation of climate-responsive housing on display in Collie
40,000 regional West Australians enjoy benefits of the Fuel Card
Western Australia’s biggest show cave reopens and Augusta telecentre rebranded
Red Dog roams to Berlin for world premiere
WA Community Resource Network celebrates 20 years
Innovative catalogue to showcase housing choice in Karratha
January 2011
Exmouth District High School set for $15million major improvements
$2.6million upgrade at Geraldton Airport officially opened
Karratha grandmother graduates with honours from nursing school
More land for residential development in Kununurra
Works start today on Kalgoorlie Health Campus
Clever practitioner carts arrive in the Pilbara
Port Hedland Wastewater Treatment Plant relocation announced
Vital release of Stage 2 Land in South Hedland
Overwhelming interest shown in developing Karratha into a major city
Karratha city transformation begins
Onslow gets cyclone shelter
FOI documents released
2010 news & media statements
December 2010
Exploration Incentive Scheme continues to deliver success for miners
Government and business partnership boosts WA children’s literacy
Minister announces new tender for next phase of Kalgoorlie Health Campus
Rural health reaping the benefits of facilities and services boost
$40.5million boost for Busselton Health Campus
New $2.7million palliative care addition to Kalgoorlie Health Campus opened
Regional Grants Scheme 2010-11 funding round now open
Water flows into new Ord Irrigation Channel
First Broome North land release proves highly popular
New group formed to help revitalise Rangelands
November 2010
Dry season support for rural communities
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra makes history in WA
Minister unveils new CT scanner for Esperance
Rediscover parks this summer
Major tender awarded in $10million upgrade of Wyndham Port
Applications flood in as first homes become ready for Karratha service workers
State’s biggest regional land survey is under way
Complete house and land packages released in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
200th house completed under Royalties for Regions scheme
Karratha receives housing boost with 100 new residential lots now available
New development opportunity to take Karratha closer to a city of 50,000
New land options open up throughout the Kimberley
Planning approval for Shotts Industrial Park
Nominations open for rural women’s group
Funding boost to rural boarders as country hostels mark 50 years
October 2010
$20million boost for conservation and nature-based tourism
Work to commence on new future for South Hedland
Karratha underground power project starts today
State Government prioritises development of activity centres
Pilbara indigenous employment program set to improve indigenous health
WA Pastoral Lands Board membership finalised
State Government provides record funding for boating facility improvements
First choice for local business in Baynton West land release
West Australian developer selected to deliver new Karratha estate
$240,000 grant to enhance Bunbury boating facilities
Stage One of Roebourne’s NASH project under way
Major development opportunity to transform the face of Karratha
New drinking water sources announced for East and West Pilbara
Seasonal staff accommodation site secured in Coral Bay
Waroona Playgroup upgrade thanks to Royalties for Regions
September 2010
Ministers visit site of proposed community short-stay accommodation
National Child Protection Week - protecting the State’s most vulnerable
Heads up for developers as State prepares to unlock residential land at Eglinton
$120million for emergency services and mobile telephone network
Live regional simulcast of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
First home for Karratha service workers on the way
Premier opens major community centre in Dalwallinu
Wide release of light industrial lots in the Pilbara
Community Reference Group head appointed
Tambellup CRC celebrates 15 years of community service
State Government support for Mid-West solar project
Murray Shire receives first CLGF Royalties for Regions payment for 2010-11
August 2010
Westonia opens a new chapter a century after the start of its golden history
Redman inspects dog-proofed fence
Survey points to Kimberley potential
$15,000 to ‘get on your bike’
Ceremony to launch State’s biggest renewable energy project
New $15.4million project to transform public education in Merredin
Evidence and planning crucial to regional growth
Royalties for Regions funding boosts social service sustainability
Peel disability services provider awarded $250,000 boost
Royalties for Regions funding for Albany Surf Life Saving clubroom upgrade
Partner announced for innovative Knutsford project
Builders sought for Kimberley’s biggest display village
Wheatbelt could be the centre of excellence in aviation training
Responsible Parenting services expanded to Murchison and Great Southern
Broome boating facility proposal released
July 2010
State Government's boost to WA Racing
Policing resources in Mt Magnet to significantly improve
Fuel Card available today for eligible country pensioners
Land agreement drives Karratha land release
More lots available for Kununurra
New medical centre opens in Wongan Hills
South Hedland site a prime opportunity for developers
Kununurra set to become home to one of Australia’s biggest rice crops
First stage of Alkimos to forge ahead as development agreement is finalised
Permanent pedestrian access for Mandurah Ocean Marina
New $9.55million recreation centre for South Hedland
Broome North on track to deliver housing innovation
West Pilbara water source sought for City of the North
Fuel Card reaches 30,000 pensioners
Minister begins push to improve buy-local culture
June 2010
Gold proves a winner in State Government's co-funded drilling program
Headworks charge subsidy provides relief for regional small businesses
Obstetrician to start work at Nickol Bay Hospital
Royalties for Regions funding boosts investment in Wellington de-salination project
Royalties for Regions creating bright futures for Collie’s youth
Busselton foreshore planning on track
New and improved sporting facilities for Dunsborough
Preferred Ord irrigation water service provider chosen
Former Senator to head Royalties for Regions advisory group
Successful men’s health program expanded
Shire CEO to head new Pilbara Cities office
Pilbara Revitalisation Plan phase two projects to receive $42million
Contract awarded for East Kimberley Development Package
Regional airports to share in $6.87million improvements
Royalties for Regions scheme injects $140million into community programs
May 2010
Seismic survey set to unlock secrets of WA's crust
State Budget 2010-11 Liberal-National Government upgrading and securing our water infrastructure
State Budget 2010-11 Major spending boost to deliver better Budget certainty
State Budget 2010-11 $43.5million increases focus on caring for WA children
State Budget 2010-11 Strong foundations. Working together (Goldfields-Esperance)
State Budget 2010-11 Strong foundations. Working together (Gascoyne)
Minister opens new harness racing facilities at Pinjarra
State Budget 2010-11 Almost $28million will foster expansion of parenting services
State Budget 2010-11 Boost for literacy through libraries
Funding to plan for services to indigenous communities in WA
Seven new ambulances for the Kimberley
Broome North another step closer
$16million towards community projects in WA's North-West
Government reviews Regional Development Commissions
Outdated air conditioning restrictions on orange school buses lifted
April 2010
Government takes fight to wild dogs
Exploration incentive scheme attracts 90 applicants
More housing options soon to be on offer in Karratha
Pilbara Cities project to deliver affordable housing for Karratha service workers
Cape Peron development partner announced
Shire of Collie agrees to scheme amendment for Shotts Industrial Park
Developers sought for Albany’s first four-star plus rated hotel and short-stay
Pilbara Cities - South Hedland town centre revitalisation becoming a reality
Strong interest in South Hedland land
Boddington projects receive Royalties for Regions boost
Connecting communities
South-West silicon producer begins multi-million dollar expansion
March 2010
Minister announces latest round of Royalties for Regions funding for exploration
Works begin on $55.8million upgrade of Kalgoorlie Health Campus
West Pilbara residents to comment on future health service planning
Minister predicts bright future at inaugural Eastern Goldfields conference
Next four weeks crucial time for decisions in the Wheatbelt
Apartments set to rise in the Pilbara with preferred developer selected
EOI opens soon for The Waterfront at Albany hotel site
Plans for the future of Newman now on show for public comment
Landgate takes prize in firefighting technology
Royalties for Regions funding applications to be assessed for regional communities (2010)
Partner shortlist announced for the highly sought-after Knutsford Project
Preferred proponent chosen for first phase of Ord Expansion
Landmark plan for Karratha’s future growth available for comment
Director General appointed at Regional Development and Lands
Contract awarded for Ord Expansion workers’ village
February 2010
New chair member for Pastoral Lands Board
State Government releases first house and land packages at Lakeside Park
World famous CowParade moo-ves to Margaret River
Submissions called for regional airport funding (2010)
First major contract awarded for Ord-East Kimberley Expansion Project
Call for WA Regional Development Trust members
Royalties for Regions money to continue for country local governments
Western Australia's new floating dock a world-first
Jurien Bay foreshore development kicks off
State Government calls for developers to transform the Pilbara
Agreement signed for $42million Newman project
Work starts on Onslow complex
Boost for Geraldton’s residential land supply - successful developer announced
Community urged to comment on future of Newman
Former Craigie High School site revamp moves forward
January 2010
Builders appointed to Phase 1 of Kalgoorlie Health Campus redevelopment
Local indigenous groups benefit from Karratha land release
Private sector joins Government in delivering ‘Pilbara Cities' vision
$65million to secure power supply for Pilbara communities
High tech equipment arrives in the Pilbara
Development opportunity for local builders at award-winning estate
Alkimos regional city moves closer under Liberal-National Government
Call for EOI for new business ventures on pastoral land
CT Scanner at Karratha
2009 news & media statements
Regional racing clubs eligible for Regional Development Commission funding
State provides $20.5million for innovative exploration drilling projects
Kalgoorlie Hospital redevelopment update
Business gears up to push State's exploration boundaries
Gold proves popular target in co-funded drilling program
State Government helps indigenous artists with program support
Reducing crime and encouraging community involvement in Port Hedland
Minister welcomes country racecourse funding
Liberal-National Government delivers funds for Roebourne Community Centre
Regional airports share $6.73million State Government funding for improvement works
University symposium gains benefit on Minister's insight into resources sector
New partnership to target health improvements in the Murchison
Funding boost for South West Academy of Sport
Planning activities abound in the Pilbara
Kalgoorlie Hospital redevelopment well on track
2008 news & media statements
Big increase in boarding allowance for secondary students
Royalties for Regions boost for rural communities
Go-ahead for Kalgoorlie Hospital makeover
Australian International Flight Instructor Training School works funding
Wheatbelt health planning initiative
State Government announces $5.97million for major regional infrastructure projects
Kununurra’s Early Years Bus Service to receive $12,000 in funding
State Government funds Mid-West projects
Wheatbelt projects awarded funding
Peel region projects benefit from $533,000
Directing the Mid West Development Commission
Alkimos moves forward as State Government seeks development partner
Western Australia sets the standard for spatial excellence
LandCorp digs in for the long term in the Pilbara
State Government announces $3million for indigenous projects
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