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Funding boost for O’Connor agriculture shows
Four regional agricultural show societies in O’Connor will share in $440,000 in funding to upgrade and reinvigorate ageing show grounds. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the funding forms part of the $20 million Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants program. “Agricultural shows are a major drawcard for our regional towns, many of which have…
Read MoreIMPROVED AIR CONNECTIONS IN O’CONNOR
Three communities in O’Connor will have improved access to vital air services with the Federal Government investing more than $600,000 in funding under the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the upgrades will help local communities maintain access to essential goods and services. “Upgrades like this mean remote communities will…
Read More$1.6 million for black spots in O’Connor
A major road safety boost was announced today with the Morrison Government announcing it will invest more than $1.6 million toward four projects in O’Connor under the 2020-21 Black Spot Program. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said he was thrilled with the announcement, which would help keep roads safer in his electorate and save…
Read MoreEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE RELIEF PACKAGE
Around one million families are set to receive free child care during the coronavirus pandemic under a plan from the Morrison Government that will help deliver hip pocket relief and help the early childhood education and care sector make it through to the other side of this crisis. Under the plan, the Government will pay…
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19):
For up to date informaiton please visit australia.gov.au IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE Australian governments are focused on working together to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to save lives. It is likely that we will be living with this virus for at least six months, so social distancing measures to slow this virus down must be…
Read MoreNuclear – The Future of Australia’s Energy
The Environment and Energy committee, of which I am a member, has been undertaking an inquiry into the prerequisites for nuclear energy in Australia. The inquiry’s first recommendation is that nuclear energy be considered as part of Australia’s future energy needs. This is a very measured and sensible recommendation, as are all the recommendations. ‘It…
Read MoreDROUGHT RELIEF
I urge farmers to seek help and find out what assistance they may be eligible for. Please do not self-assess your eligibility – seek advice from an expert at the Deptartment of Human Services on 13 23 16 or the Rural Financial Counselling Service on 1800 686 175. Visit www.farmhub.org.au for detailed information on all services and support…
Read MoreGRANT CHANGES TO ALLOW MORE COMMEMORATIVE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED IN O’CONNOR
Commemorative projects in O’Connor may benefit from a funding boost and expanded eligibility of the Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. Federal member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the expansion to the STS Grants Program is part of the Government’s election commitments, and will see an extra $10 million allocated over the next four…
Read MoreSTEP UP IN DROUGHT BUDGET SUPPORT
Our pastoralists across the Goldfields and Southern Rangelands are currently experiencing some of their toughest seasons on record. Until recently those farmers have not put up too much of a fuss about their worsening predigament as they have acknowledged the severe conditions over east. But now the situation for some is becoming just as dire…
Read MoreSafer and Better Roads for O’Connor
As previous speakers have mentioned, we lose far too many people on our roads. In Western Australia, with the enormous distances that we travel, we see a disproportionate number of people lose their lives on country roads. The road toll in Western Australia reflects that around 50 per cent of the people who die on…
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