Consultation open for Regional Drought Resilience Planning
The Wheatbelt Development Commission is inviting stakeholders to participate in the consultation phase for the development of the Wheatbelt Regional Drought Resilience Plan (RDRP), part of a national initiative under the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF). The Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program has expanded its focus across the Wheatbelt. This initiative follows […]
Runt, The Twelve and other film shoots take WA’s York to the world
This article originally appeared online at abc.net.au on Wednesday 28 August 2024, titled “Runt, The Twelve and other film shoots take WA’s York to the world” by Eliza Bidstrup. A town about 100 kilometres east of Perth is making a name for itself among Australian television and movie makers after featuring in three major productions over the […]
Wheatbelt shires work together to secure housing funding boost
This article originally appeared online at farmweekly.com.au titled “Wheatbelt shires work together to secure housing funding boost” by Belinda Morrissy. The Federal government’s latest round of funding in its ambitious Housing Support Program has been announced, with the Wheatbelt among the nation’s regions receiving a share of the $500 million allocated to the first stream. […]
Wheatbelt RED Grants Round 7 now open for applications
The Wheatbelt Development Commission is now accepting applications for Round 7 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program. Up to $250,000 is available for individual projects that contribute to increasing or sustaining jobs, expanding or diversifying industry, developing skills or capability, increasing business productivity and attracting new investment to the region. The RED Grants […]
RED Grants diversify the Wheatbelt economy
An artisan malthouse, native tree nursery and community supermarket are three of five projects set to benefit from $795,000 of State Government funds in the latest round of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants. Focused on strengthening local regional economies, the grants will invest $40.8 million over seven years to fund locally-driven projects that will […]
Another step forward for WA’s renewable hydrogen industry
Hydrogen Industry Minister Alannah MacTiernan has welcomed another positive step forward for renewable hydrogen in Western Australia, with Infinite Blue Energy’s purchase of the Northam solar farm. The 10 megawatt solar farm will become part of Infinite Blue Energy’s MEG HP1 project, which aims to produce up to 4.4 tonnes per day of renewable hydrogen […]
Innovative water desalination at Misty Ridge Plant Farm
The Misty Ridge Plant Farm was awarded Regional Economic Development (RED) funding of $42,990 to deliver an inland desalination trial project. The Plant Farm specialises in the propagation and sale of native Australian and climate native plants. Inland desalination provides a sustainable alternative water source to scheme water, producing potable water suitable for the plants. […]
The Governor of Western Australia visited New Norcia and Kalannie
The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia visited New Norcia on 6 November 2019 and Kalannie on 13 December as part of his Regional Visit Program. Wheatbelt Development Commission CEO, Gavin Robins and Senior Regional Officer, Rebecca Kelly accompanied the Governor on a tour of the New Norcia Deep Space Ground Station and the New Norcia […]
Collaboration in Chittering to create boutique brew
Outback Brewing Co. and the Bindoon Bakehaus have joined forces to produce a boutique brew, the Banoffee Ale, flavoured by the popular Banoffee Éclair. The decadent dessert was made famous when Prince Harry devoured one after training with the Army reserves in Bindoon a few years ago. The unique beer is flavoured using 10 eclairs […]
$400 million renewable energy investment in the Wheatbelt
On 5 August, Alinta Energy with investment partner Ratch Australia Corporation, welcomed local and state government representatives, community members and landowners to the ‘turning of the sod’ ceremony, to celebrate the start of construction of the Yandin Wind Farm near Dandaragan. Ms Sylvia Mippy, Local Yued Elder, along with her daughter and granddaughter, conducted the […]