Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray is encouraging Western Australians to spend time in the State's amazing outdoors this month to celebrate Outdoors October. Organised by Outdoors WA and supported by the State Government, the month-long celebration encourages people of all ages to get outside, be active and take in the
Read MoreThe Western Australian winners at the biennial National Seafood Industry Awards have been congratulated by Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly. WA hooked the Seafood Industry Producers, Environment ,Young Achiever and Promotion awards at an industry celebration in Sydney overnight. The world's first commercial abalone ranch, Ocean Grown Abalone at Augusta, won the Seafood
Read MoreA rain band associated with a low pressure system lies over the western south coast and is producing areas of heavy rain. HEAVY RAINFALL that may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible in the warning area, with conditions expected to ease during this afternoon. Moderate falls with areas of local flooding
Read MoreMountain bike riders and spectators will enjoy the best action on two wheels as the Southern MTB 2017 kicks off in and around picturesque Albany today. Starting as the Albany Urban Downhill in 2013, the Southern MTB 2017 festival now features five events and caters for riders of all ages and
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern and parts of Central West and Central Wheat Belt districts. A strong cold front over the southwest corner of the State will move across the South West Land Division
Read MoreChanges to the State’s liquor regulations announced yesterday will enable tourism operators to offer more customer-friendly experiences while reducing red tape and costs for businesses, according to Tourism Council WA. Under reforms which come into effect today, businesses which have completed the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program will be able to provide
Read MoreAs part of the 2017-18 State Budget, Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery today announced more than $90 million would be spent over the next four years to return the delivery of several qualifications to Western Australia, upgrade vital training infrastructure and improve training affordability through the TAFE fees freeze. In
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The WA Government will fund more than 200 community sporting projects in 2017-18, through allocations ranging from $2,500 to $2 million, with a particular focus on junior and grassroots sport in the growing outer suburbs. The Budget includes significant upgrades to sporting infrastructure, with key investments including: $6.92 million for development of
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Country road funding to create jobs and keep Western Australia's regions moving represents a major proportion of the McGowan Government's first roads budget. The 2017-18 State Budget includes more than $550 million towards capital works projects across rural WA and $590 million on recurrent works, including road maintenance and allocations for
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Increased mental health support and treatment options will be available to Western Australians as part of the first stage of the State Government's plan for mental health and mental health recovering services. An overall increase of $61.7 million over four years will be invested in mental health and programs to support
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