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Another funding boost for barrier fence
The Shire of Esperance has been granted an additional $955,982 towards the state barrier fence. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the Shire has been successful in receiving funding under the Communities Combating Pests and Weed Impacts During Drought Program. The funding adds to the $1 million announced by the Morrison Government…
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 MoreWilson secures $140 million for Albany Ring Road
The Albany Ring Road has secured a $140 million commitment from the Federal Government. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said he was proud to deliver the most important project for Albany since he was elected in 2013. “This has been identified by the City of Albany as the most important piece of infrastructure…
Read MoreMAKING AUSTRALIA’S ‘LONGEST SHORT-CUT’ SAFER
The Morrison Government is investing to make Australia’s “longest short-cut” – the Outback Way – safer, announcing the latest state allocations totalling $160 million to upgrade the 2,720 kilometres highway from Western Australia to Queensland. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Western Australian…
Read More$1 million boost for Esperance dog fence
Construction of the State Barrier Fence near Esperance can now commence thanks to an additional $1 million funding commitment by the Federal Government. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson welcomed the additional funding for the barrier fence to help combat wild dogs in the region. “Wild dogs cause terrible distress for farmers and…
Read MoreNew scholarship to attract international students to the Goldfields
Federal Member for O’Connor is thrilled with new measures by the Morrison Government to attract more people to the Goldfields. A new tertiary scholarship program to attract Australian and international students to study in regional Australia will provide $15,000 scholarships to more than 1000 domestic and international students each year. “International students studying…
Read MoreImproved mobile coverage for the Goldfields
People living in the Goldfields can now look forward to improved mobile phone coverage thanks to the Morrison Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson welcomed five new base stations for the Goldfields under the fourth round of the program. “I’m thrilled residents and businesses in the…
Read MoreGrant for Greenbushes Men’s Shed
The Greenbushes Men’s Shed has been awarded a grant of $3700 from the Morrison Government for tools and equipment under round 18 of the National Shed Development Program. Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson today congratulated the Men’s Shed for its successful application for the grant. “Men are often the last ones to make…
Read MoreNew Albany youth precinct to support social and emotional wellbeing
The Morrison Government will invest $300,000 to establish the new Albany Youth Challenge Park to help young people in the area cope with increasing social and mental health challenges. It is estimated that one in five young Australians aged 16 to 24 experience mental illness in any given year. Creating social spaces that help…
Read MoreNew Headspace service for Esperance to combat youth mental health
The Morrison Government will establish a new satellite Headspace service in Esperance, to provide mental health services to young people in the region. Minister for Health, Greg Hunt said young people in the local area face many challenges and this new service will provide a significant boost of support. “There are more pressures…
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