Media Statements

For Region: Kimberley

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
24/11/2021	Ellery	Education and Training	Key milestone for Halls Creek District High School improvement
23/11/2021	Cook	Health	New alliance to transform health care delivery in regional WA
23/11/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Increasing access to licensing services in remote communities
15/11/2021	Ellery	Education and Training	Second Kimberley Regional Skills Summit underway in Broome
10/11/2021	Johnston	Energy	Battery storage systems for regional towns
9/11/2021	Templeman; Dawson	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	New Aboriginal literacy initiative launched
6/11/2021	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Broome’s Town Beach fishing jetty officially opened
5/11/2021	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Chinatown revitalisation complete as Stage 2 officially opens
2/11/2021	McGurk	Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services	Lotterywest grant to support Fitzroy Valley women and families
2/11/2021	Ellery	Education and Training	Work starts on Kununurra Health and Hospitality training centre
2/11/2021	Ellery	Education and Training	Refurbished Ord building opens at East Kimberley College
25/10/2021	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	One-off payment to support rangelands biosecurity groups
19/10/2021	Kelly	Water	Free waterwise offers available to North-West communities
15/10/2021	MacTiernan; Kelly	Agriculture and Food; Forestry	Technology boost drives jobs at Albany sandalwood factory
15/10/2021	Cook; Johnston	Health; Energy	Derby Hospital solar contract awarded to local companies
11/10/2021	Ellery	Education and Training	Kununurra first of two Regional Skills Summits in the Kimberley
8/10/2021	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	New era for Kimberley beef processing welcomed
6/10/2021	Johnston	Energy	Partnerships with regional community groups announced
30/09/2021	Carey; Dawson	Housing; Aboriginal Affairs	First family enters home ownership through Jalbi Jiya program
28/09/2021	Punch	Disability Services	Funding will help develop culturally appropriate NDIS services in the Kimberley
26/09/2021	McGowan; Buti	Premier; Sport and Recreation	Kimberley footy set to reach new heights with $5 million boost
15/09/2021	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Kimberley cotton gin one step closer to reality
14/09/2021	Templeman; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Ord Valley event musters up millions for east Kimberley economy
9/09/2021	McGowan; MacTiernan	Premier; Regional Development	McGowan Government delivers plan to keep the Kimberley strong
8/09/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Additional funding to bolster minerals research
3/09/2021	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Broome artists to present workshops for local community
3/09/2021	Templeman	Tourism	New Aboriginal tourism campgrounds to be developed
29/08/2021	McGowan; Ellery	Premier; Education and Training	New training centre to deliver skilled workers for the Kimberley region
28/08/2021	McGowan	Premier	Broome kids to benefit from Lotterywest grant
28/08/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	Newly revamped Broome PCYC opens its doors
28/08/2021	McGowan	Premier	Thousands flock north to pearler of a festival
24/08/2021	Ellery; Dawson	Education and Training; Aboriginal Affairs	Polly Farmer program expanded so students can follow dreams
18/08/2021	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Broome-based inspector a win for animal welfare
18/08/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Half-price sale to welcome Western Australians back to Kalbarri
16/08/2021	Saffioti	Transport	First flight between Derby and Broome takes to the skies
13/08/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Thousands of discount airfares to State’s north snapped up
6/08/2021	Johnston	Energy	Derby benefits from smart solar solutions
5/08/2021	Johnston	Energy	Horizon Power opens first Customer Experience Centre in Broome
5/08/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government increases support for mining exploration
30/07/2021	Kelly	Water	Water Corporation recommits to Aboriginal Procurement Policy and triples value of Aboriginal contracts
24/07/2021	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Celebrating 75 years of agricultural research in WA’s far north
22/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Regional residents encouraged to have their say about flights
18/07/2021	Punch	Disability Services	Wunan Foundation to deliver disability advocacy program across East Kimberley
18/07/2021	Punch	Fisheries	Barramundi stocking passes one million at Lake Kununurra
16/07/2021	Whitby	Racing and Gaming	Banned Drinkers Register trial ramps up in the Kimberley
14/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Safe path network on track for Broome community
14/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	$330 million of road projects underway across the Kimberley
14/07/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivering for Kimberley aviation
13/07/2021	Johnston	Energy	Broome to benefit from additional rooftop solar
25/06/2021	Dawson	Mental Health	Safe Haven to extend hours in Kununurra to support people with mental health challenges
25/06/2021	Dawson	Mental Health	A new service at Ngnowar-Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation (NAAC) - Community Centre Wyndham
25/06/2021	Carey	Housing	Regional communities to benefit from WA’s largest ever social housing maintenance program
24/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Wheels up on Derby to Broome flights from August
1/06/2021	McGurk	Community Services	Target 120 Kununurra transitions to Aboriginal leadership
27/05/2021	Kelly; MacTiernan; Sanderson; Dawson	Water; Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	Fitzroy River water discussion paper comment period extended
27/05/2021	Punch	Disability Services	$3.44 million funding boost for disability advocacy
22/05/2021	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Connectivity boost for remote tourist gems
21/05/2021	MacTiernan	Regional Development	New chairperson to drive Kimberley economic development agenda
13/05/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Hospitality course upskills job seekers and teaches tricks of the trade
12/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Second stage of Great Northern Highway upgrades underway
7/05/2021	Ellery	Education and Training	Broome training centre to produce more skilled hospitality workers a step closer
6/05/2021	Johnston	Energy	Savings for Broome residents as Smart Sun pilot ends
1/05/2021	Whitby	Racing and Gaming	Banned Drinkers Register technology rolls out in the Kimberley
1/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Boat tours recommence at the spectacular Danggu Geikie Gorge
31/03/2021	Kelly	Youth	2021 WA Youth Awards finalists announced
29/03/2021	Templeman	Tourism	Opportunity to wander through East Kimberley too good to pass up
9/02/2021	Logan	Emergency Services	Joint media statement - Disaster assistance following damaging tropical low
2/02/2021	Johnston	Energy	WA Government launches Boundary Power joint venture
2/02/2021	Wyatt	Lands	Mount Misery renamed Bilbiljim in recognition of Miriwoong people
31/01/2021	Wyatt	Lands; Aboriginal Affairs	Kimberley land transfer creates new reserve for traditional owners
29/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	National swim competition making a splash in the Kimberley
29/01/2021	Papalia	Tourism	Five-year funding locked in for regional tourism organisations
28/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Local clubs share in State Government support
28/01/2021	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Basketball project powers forward in remote Aboriginal community
25/01/2021	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Technology and innovation boost for Community Resource Centres
21/01/2021	Cook	Mental Health	Two Safe Havens opening to support people with mental health challenges in a first for WA
12/01/2021	McGowan; MacTiernan	Premier; Agriculture and Food	Powering ahead on Ord cotton gin
6/01/2021	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Banned Drinkers Register to be trialled in the Kimberley
4/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Additional weekly flight to be trialled between Kununurra and Balgo
24/12/2020	Tinley; McGurk	Housing; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence	Derby to get improved family and domestic violence refuge
24/12/2020	Templeman; Tinley	Local Government; Fisheries	BEN signs to aid safety at beaches in the State’s north
23/12/2020	Tinley	Housing	Aboriginal trainees and apprentices to benefit from housing in Kununurra
17/12/2020	Dawson; Wyatt	Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	Milestone for Fitzroy River
17/12/2020	Wyatt; Ellery	Treasurer; Education and Training	World-class facilities officially opened at Broome Senior High School
16/12/2020	Dawson; Wyatt	Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	Proposed marine parks on Buccaneer Archipelago progressing
15/12/2020	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Ground-breaking pilot project launched to drive economic development in remote Aboriginal communities
14/12/2020	Wyatt; Ellery	Treasurer; Education and Training	McGowan Government commits $20.9 million to redevelop Derby District High School
11/12/2020	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Native title determinations in the north-west Kimberley region
10/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government welcomes new Virgin fares for regional residents
4/12/2020	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Inspiring young Aboriginal careers in the cattle industry
4/12/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Almost $1 million awarded in arts grants
2/12/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Kimberley Aboriginal communities get $1.75 million for sport and recreation projects
1/12/2020	Tinley; Wyatt	Housing; Aboriginal Affairs	Jalbi Jiya program to aid Aboriginal home ownership in Broome
27/11/2020	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Economic development opportunity unlocked for Yawuru community
27/11/2020	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Maximising Aboriginal employment on the Dampier Peninsula
26/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Minister makes call on Broome planning proposal
26/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Governments partnering to deliver additional upgrades to Dampier Peninsula roads
26/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - $65 million Broome Cape Leveque Road sealing project now complete
25/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	$1 million in funding to support trial Derby to Broome air services
24/11/2020	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Technology grants for Community Resource Centres