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LIVE EXPORT ROADSHOW – find a meeting near you!
Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson is organising a roadshow through towns in the Great Southern and Wheatbelt to discuss the live trade industry with regional communities. “The future of the live animal export trade is under grave threat. Around 1.5 million sheep are exported from Western Australia every year, with the vast majority…
Read MoreGreen light for Great Southern housing project
The Great Southern Housing Initiative has been given the green light to provide urgent quality housing for the region. Assistant Minister for Regional Development Sussan Ley and Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson met with Great Southern local government representatives in Gnowangerup on Thursday to discuss details of the project. The Federal Government…
Read MorePositive outcome for radiation machine campaign
Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson has welcomed todays announcement by WA Minister for Health Roger Cook that will allow Genesis Care to locate their federally funded linear accelerator machine at the Albany Health Campus. “I’ve been campaigning to get an Albany-based radiation oncology service for Albany for the past 18 months since the…
Read MoreNYABING COMMUNITY HUB NOW OPEN
The rural town of Nyabing now boasts a brand new community hub, with the $2.2 million facility officially opened today. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the Nyabing Community Hub, complete with a conference room, dining area and outdoor area, will host a range of social and professional activities. “The Nyabing Farm Improvement…
Read More$505,000 investment for new Katanning medical centre
The Morrison Government will provide a $505,000 capital grant for a new medical centre in Katanning to provide quality health care to people in the Great Southern. Minister for Health Greg Hunt announced the funding to convert a recently vacated shire office building in the centre of town into a new community medical centre.…
Read MoreGreen light for Coolgardie innovation centre
The Shire of Coolgardie will receive $916,000 funding for the Coolgardie Innovation and Economic Development Centre under Round 3 of the Federal Government’s highly successful Building Better Regions Fund. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the Morrison Government’s investment in local projects under Round 3 will help grow the economy and build a…
Read More$1.5m investment to fight the war on drugs in the Goldfields
The Morrison Government will provide $1.5 million over the next 12 months for Goldfields Rehabilitation Services Inc. (GRSI) to fund its drug rehabilitation program and medical detoxification facility in the Goldfields. Minister for Health Greg Hunt announced the funding, which includes $785,000 to kick start their new four bed medical detoxification facility, as well…
Read More$750,000 investment in Kojonup Medical Centre
The Morrison Government will provide a $750,000 capital grant for a new medical centre in Kojonup to provide the very best health care to people in the Great Southern. Minister for Health Greg Hunt announced the funding, which adds to a $530,000 bequest from Kojonup farmer George Church and a contribution from the Kojonup…
Read MoreSupport for remote and rural child care services
Child care services in regional and remote Australia are receiving Morrison Government funding to ensure they can better support local families. Minister for Education Dan Tehan today announced funding of more than $2.5 million for 16 child care providers. More than 700 child care services will now share more than $110 million to improve their…
Read MoreFostering Integration Grants to help migrants succeed
The Shire of Katanning is set to receive $43,000 for its Activating Integration program. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson welcomed the announcement, which will help support migrants integrate into Australian life. The Federal Government’s $5 million Fostering Integration Grant Program supports the delivery of one-off projects and new or expanded initiatives that encourage economic…
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