2020 WA Rural Women’s Award finalists announced
Jo Ashworth and Kendall Whyte have been announced as finalists from a competitive field for the prestigious 2020 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. The Award celebrates the integral role regional women play in their communities across Australia. Jo Ashworth, below, from Kalannie is the co-manager at Kalannie Community Resource Centre who works passionately on community building, […]
$87.5 million project launched
An exciting milestone was reached on the 19 February 2020 for the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network Project (WSFN). The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack and WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti MLA were joined by Federal and State parliamentary colleagues, WSFN Steering Committee members, State and Local Government […]
Minister MacTiernan has announced RED Grants round 2 successful projects
Minister for Regional Development, Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC has announced the successful projects to receive funding through the Regional Economic Development Grants, at the newly opened Dome Café in Northam on 14 February. Wheatbelt projects in manufacturing, agriculture and tourism that drive jobs in the region will share in $690,000 through Round 2 of the […]
Regional Health Centre openings
Opening of Narrogin Health Service Agricultural Region MLC Darren West, representing Health Minister Roger Cook, officially opened the $50 million redevelopment of the Narrogin Health Service on 7 October 2019. Find out what has been upgraded… Opening of Mukinbudin and Merredin Health Centres Agricultural Region MLC Laurie Graham, representing Health Minister Roger Cook, officially opened the […]
Launch of Moora Speedway murals
The Moora Speedway has launched their final mural on 26 October, providing a unique point of difference for the Speedway. The 19 metre mural is a vibrant and colourful entry statement that showcases Indigenous culture and the history of the Moora Speedway Club. The mural is part of the Central Midlands Speedway Clubroom project, supported […]
Opening of Kondinin Community Recreation Centre extensions
Hon Darren West MLC, representing Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; and Hon Mick Murray MLA, Minister for Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and Recreation, officially opened the extensions to the Kondinin Community Recreation Centre on 25 October. The project was supported by Wheatbelt Regional Grants Scheme 2017 funding of […]
Opening of Avondale Houses Conservation project
Hon Darren West MLC, representing Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food, launched the Avondale Houses Conservation Project at the Avondale Discovery Farm on 22 September 2019. The project included the upgrade of two houses and complete fit-out of an additional three houses and was supported by $200,000 funding from the […]
Minister MacTiernan has announced $2.8 million for aged accommodation in the Wheatbelt
Minister for Regional Development, Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC, was in Wickepin on 12 September to announce Regional Aged Accommodation Program funding of $2.8 million to build 14 independent living units to be delivered by the Wheatbelt South Aged Housing Alliance. The Shires of Wickepin, Kondinin, Cuballing and Corrigin have worked collaboratively to deliver the independent […]
Opening of Mobil Fresh Trading Co roadhouse
Hon Darren West MLC, representing Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food, officially opened the Mobil Fresh Trading Co roadhouse on the Great Eastern Hwy, near Northam on 12 October 2019. The $10million facility has separate high flow fuel pumps for trucks, a truckies lounge with laundry facilities and a family […]