Therapy Through Technology gets $146000 to open The Community Shop Social Innovation Grants Program to benefit residents in Midland, Western Australia. The shop-front service delivering social welfare and service…
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Exploring mining options in WA
Prospectors for exploring Western Australia’s potential mining resources have received a financial boost from the state government. The final round of funding for 2011 saw $6 million awarded to 52…
WA Government saves $25M on offices
The West Australia Government is on track to save about $25 million a year in office accommodation, with the final tenant about to relocate to Gordon Stephenson House (GSH). …
Schools get funding boost for playgrounds
WA will contribute $2 million over four years to assist schools to provide students with modern, stimulating and safe playground equipment. Education Minister Liz Constable said the program would…
WA solar industry disappointing
By Lilia Guan Non-profit organisation, Clean Energy Council (CEC) said the WA solar industry has been dealt an “unexpected blow” by the Barnett Government, with the “sudden closure”…
Dark age may envelope WA streets
The State Government’s 29.8 per cent increase in the electricity tariff included in the recent State Budget has caused uproar among local governments. WA Local Government Association President, Mayor…
WA funds Wheatbelt growth
WA Lands Minister Brendon Grylls announced ten residential lots to be built in Dalwallinu, seven in Dowerin, and a further ten in Hyden. The plan will be operated under…
Remote WA community receives funding
By Paul Hemsley The remote community of Warmun in West Australia will be provided with eight million dollars from the Federal Government, following recent flooding in the region. …
WA assessed for renewable energy
The Australian Government has awarded a contract for work to begin on a detailed assessment of the renewable energy potential of the Mid-West and Pilbara regions of WA. Evans…
Planning WA’s future energy needs
WA energy minister Peter Collier has launched the latest initiative in planning for the State’s future energy needs. Minister Collier’s release of the Strategic Energy Initiative: Energy 2031 directions…