Media Statements

For Region: Wheatbelt

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
16/08/2019	Johnston	Energy	Drone trial to inspect faults in regional areas
8/08/2019	Kelly	Water	Household water flow restrictions in Agricultural region decline 75 per cent
26/07/2019	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Upgrades to kick off at Wheatbelt agricultural research facility
10/07/2019	Logan	Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government breaks ground on Toodyay Sports Precinct
1/07/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Toodyay’s Duke Street footbridge to receive $145,000 upgrade
21/06/2019	McGowan	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade	Premier officially opens Iluka Resources’ Cataby mine
19/06/2019	Ellery	Education and Training	Cutting-edge FarmSmarts showcased at Muresk Institute
5/06/2019	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Efficiency-boosting plan for agricultural region freight released for comment
5/06/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Great Northern Highway upgrade reaches new milestone
30/05/2019	Ellery	Education and Training	Northam Jobs and Skills Centre to boost opportunities for regional jobseekers
24/05/2019	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Regional WA secures million-dollar event funding
9/05/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Further transition assistance available to country taxi operators
9/05/2019	McGowan; MacTiernan	Premier; Regional Development	McGowan Government’s strong investment in the Wheatbelt continues
9/05/2019	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government’s record regional road budget continues
9/05/2019	McGowan; MacTiernan	Premier; Regional Development	McGowan Government driving jobs and opportunities in the regions
26/04/2019	Cook	Health	More public consultation announced on voluntary assisted dying
18/04/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Nominate an outstanding local government for achievement awards
10/04/2019	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Internet of Things DecisionAg grants to drive agtech
3/04/2019	Cook	Health	Have your say on Western Australia’s voluntary assisted dying legislation
29/03/2019	McGowan; Murray	Premier; Sport and Recreation	$1.79 million set to revitalise Toodyay community recreation spaces
22/03/2019	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Fairer deal secured for mobile black spot funding
22/02/2019	Kelly	Water	Upgrades to secure Dalwallinu’s water supply are complete
19/02/2019	Cook	Health	Smooth transition to new emergency department at Northam
23/01/2019	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Growth opportunities continue north of Perth
23/01/2019	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Traineeship call for regional areas
27/12/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Federer’s desert hit-out a promotional pinnacle for WA
5/12/2018	Templeman	Heritage	Church bells toll for Toodyay heritage listing
30/11/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Safer Great Northern Highway a step closer
29/11/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Safer bridges on the way for WA’s Albany Highway
23/11/2018	Cook	Health	Official opening of Williams Health Centre
24/10/2018	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	New pasture species a boost for sheep industry
10/10/2018	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Grants bridge digital divide in South-West
3/10/2018	McGowan	Premier	Shire of York’s Avon Park to be revitalised with $366,071 grant
3/10/2018	McGowan	Premier	McGowan Government supporting next generation of Wheatbelt sports stars
3/10/2018	McGowan	Premier	McGowan Government invests millions to upgrade Wheatbelt roads
4/09/2018	McGowan	Premier	Residential accommodation in Moora to remain open
9/08/2018	MacTiernan	Regional Development	New agricultural education and research facility for Dalwallinu
2/08/2018	Cook	Health	Contemporary care at Kondinin and Corrigin health services
22/06/2018	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Puppet show pulls on heartstrings across Western Australia
13/06/2018	Ellery	Education and Training	WA’s first demonstration SMART Farm opens at Muresk Institute
30/05/2018	Roberts	Police; Road Safety	Funding for community and road safety initiatives in the Wheatbelt
16/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Funding ramped up for boating facilities
13/05/2018	Cook	Health	Wheatbelt palliative care nurse wins 2018 Nurse of the Year
10/05/2018	McGowan; MacTiernan	Premier; Regional Development	Growing regional WA: Boost for jobs and services in the Wheatbelt
10/05/2018	McGowan; MacTiernan	Premier; Regional Development	Growing regional WA: Budget boost for jobs in the regions
7/05/2018	Logan	Emergency Services	Funding open for bushfire mitigation treatment activities
5/05/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Regional events receive funding boost
4/05/2018	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum	New Kwinana lithium refinery to create more WA jobs
2/05/2018	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	New Northam Grains Research Facilities boost WA scientific capacity
2/05/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Optus Stadium serving up South-West produce and supporting local jobs
30/04/2018	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Sustainable funding for Community Resource Centres
30/04/2018	Kelly	Water	East Midlands water investigation digs in to address water needs and climate change
24/04/2018	Saffioti; Roberts	Transport; Road Safety	Work starts on new passing lanes for Indian Ocean Drive
24/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Work underway on two key Great Northern Highway upgrades
10/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Regional airports receive funding boost for upgrades
4/04/2018	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	The Lighthouse Girl shines a spotlight on regional Anzac Centenary commemorations
27/03/2018	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Agriculture and Food	Agricultural Region Freight Strategy to boost freight efficiency
23/03/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Perth and Peel at 3.5million plans the future
22/03/2018	Papalia	Racing and Gaming; Small Business	Extended Easter Sunday trading for regional liquor stores
20/03/2018	Wyatt	Energy	Ground-breaking of Northam Solar Farm project
16/03/2018	McGurk; MacTiernan	Community Services; Regional Development	New approach in the Wheatbelt to secure childcare future
16/03/2018	Cook	Health	Redevelopments finished in Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills
7/03/2018	Wyatt	Energy	Emu Downs Solar Farm to power WA households
7/03/2018	MacTiernan; Kelly	Regional Development; Innovation and ICT	Innovation fund to drive regional jobs
7/03/2018	Cook	Health	Wheatbelt Health Service redevelopments complete
23/02/2018	Templeman; MacTiernan	Local Government; Regional Development	Training for elected members builds country local government capacity
22/02/2018	Cook	Health	Wheatbelt patients benefit from infrastructure investment
16/02/2018	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Rural women driving job-creating business ideas
13/02/2018	Kelly	Water	Important upgrades to secure Dalwallinu’s water supply
9/02/2018	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Country athletes helped to travel and train
23/01/2018	Logan	Emergency Services	Joint media statement - Disaster assistance for WA communities after Cyclone Joyce
16/01/2018	Templeman; MacTiernan	Local Government; Regional Development	Funding to build stronger regional communities
22/12/2017	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	'David and Goliath' battle for Perth's cheapest fuel site for 2017
21/12/2017	Dawson	Environment	State Government preserves unique Helena-Aurora Range
20/12/2017	Kelly; Templeman	Fisheries; Local Government	McGowan Government helps regional councils improve beach safety
6/12/2017	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Regional survey backs importance of Plan for Jobs
4/12/2017	MacTiernan; Dawson; Kelly	Agriculture and Food; Environment; Water	Grants drive landcare and environmental work across WA
1/12/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Country areas enriched by sporting events support
29/11/2017	Logan	Emergency Services	Bushfire mitigation funding available for high-risk priority local governments
24/11/2017	Dawson	Environment	Minister dismisses appeals on Helena-Aurora Range mining proposal
24/11/2017	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Regional WA short-changed on black spot funding
23/11/2017	MacTiernan; Kelly	Regional Development; Innovation and ICT	Summit forges pathway to innovation economy in regional WA
21/11/2017	Ellery	Education and Training	New course to skill next generation of female agricultural leaders
11/11/2017	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Fierce international hockey rivals clash in Narrogin
3/11/2017	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Premium citrus growing Wheatbelt jobs
27/10/2017	McGurk	Community Services; Women's Interests	Funding support for regional childcare services
24/10/2017	Kelly	Water	Water rebates help farmers respond to climate change
23/10/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Boost for WA’s regional visitor centres
13/10/2017	Murray	Seniors and Ageing	Finalists announced for WA Seniors Awards
12/10/2017	MacTiernan; Kelly	Regional Development; Innovation and ICT	Summit to guide regional innovation
9/10/2017	Templeman	Local Government	Country local government grants boost job opportunities
9/10/2017	Saffioti	Transport	$1.7 million in regional airport funding up for grabs
3/10/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Record funding for smaller regional events
28/09/2017	Roberts	Road Safety	New technology to provide direct line to expert panel
20/09/2017	Roberts; Saffioti	Police; Road Safety; Transport	$17.2 million for Toodyay Road safety improvements
14/09/2017	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Additional funding for rural financial counselling
7/09/2017	Logan	Emergency Services	McGowan Labor Government strengthens bushfire risk identification
7/09/2017	McGowan; MacTiernan; Wyatt	Premier; Regional Development; Treasurer	McGowan Labor Government invests in the Wheatbelt
1/09/2017	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Wheatbelt appointment to drive growth in development opportunities
4/08/2017	Ellery	Education and Training	Extra teaching support for regional students