A deal has been struck between the Turnbull and McGowan Governments to build major infrastructure projects that will create thousands of jobs, stimulate economic growth and reduce congestion. Federal funding of $3.2 billion in the 2018-19 Commonwealth Budget, will facilitate the construction of $5.4 billion in infrastructure development for Western Australia,
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Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has welcomed the Federal Government's funding for the Bunbury Outer Ring Road. The funding follows prolonged calls from the former State Labor Opposition and the now McGowan Labor Government for the Commonwealth to contribute towards the vital project. A funding application for stages two and three of the
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Western Australian sports, clubs and local governments will have access to $1 million worth of club support and development resources over the next two years, thanks to the new Every Club program. Every Club assists sporting organisations to operate efficiently and effectively through access to resources, training and networking opportunities. The program
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Hospitals in WA will benefit from a $188.9 million funding boost from the Commonwealth Government. As part of the hospital funding package, the Commonwealth will now contribute: $158 million towards the Joondalup Health Campus redevelopment; $10.6 million towards the Osborne Park Hospital project; and $4 million towards an upgrade to Royal
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The Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC) has secured an additional $1.5 million from the State Government on top of an original commitment of $464,000. The centre attracts nearly 40,000 people each year through more than 200 events, performances, functions and conferences. About 4,500 people per year attended free community events at the venue
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The Australian and Western Australian Governments are moving forward with making the Great Northern Highway a better and safer road with construction starting on two vital upgrades. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the Miling Bypass and Pithara Section were two of nine packages of
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Local Government Minister David Templeman today announced the appointment of legal practitioner Anthony (Tony) Power to conduct the formal inquiry into the City of Perth. The move follows the Minister's suspension of the Perth City Council after concluding there had been a serious and long-term failure by the elected council to
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The State Government today celebrated 30 years of the WA Seniors Card - the Australian-first concessions program for seniors, since replicated throughout the country to great success. Seniors and Ageing Minister Mick Murray joined stakeholders from the seniors and ageing space to celebrate the scheme - the most generous of its
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Strategic opportunities to drive economic growth and job opportunities for Bunbury, Collie and surrounding areas are the focus of an inaugural steering committee meeting today. The Ministerial Steering Committee, chaired by Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan, will oversee the creation of an economic development plan targeting the region. The committee, whose membership
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Western Australia has been announced as the successful host of the third World Indigenous Tourism Summit in April 2020. Thanks to a successful bid by the WA Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC), with support from the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) and the State Government through Tourism Western Australia, the summit is
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