By Paul Hemsley Earlier in 2011, the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) released its crime prevention framework based upon plans and strategies already in place in Western Australia (WA). Dubbed…
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WA changes local strategy planning
By Paul Hemsley Introduced as part of the State Government’s Local Government Reform Plan, all WA local governments will be required to develop a Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business…
WA leads the clean up
The Western Australian government has approved further funding to complete the lead contamination cleanup at the Esperance townsite. Total funding for the project sits at almost $25 million, with the…
Homeless find a roof in Perth
By Paul Hemsley Continuing contributions from the State Government will fund a homeless shelter for men in Perth. The State Government announced its partnership with St Vincent de Paul Society…
Funding lifts off for WA regional airports
Airports across Western Australia will receive $8.4 million through the Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS). Infrastructure upgrades and maintenance programs will be provided to 29 regional airports to improve access,…
WA games on a club grant
The Western Australian government will grant the Albany Race Club about four hundred thousand dollars for a major infrastructure upgrade. Funding from the state government will total $413560, with the…
WA appoints hospital contractor
The Western Australian government has appointed a building contractor to construct a $1.2 billion hospital for children. Australian construction company John Holland will be the managing contractor under the government's…
Perth to Geraldton fibre optic link ready for use
The 449 kilometre fibre backbone linking Perth to Geraldton, Western Australia, has been completed. The link forms part of the Gillard Government's $250 million Regional Backbone Blackspots Program, which…
Goldfields-Esperance shires form regional group
A group of ten shires in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia has become the state’s largest regional collaborative group. Local Government Minister John Castrilli announced on Thursday that the…
Perth Hills bushfire appeal
Lord Mayor of Perth Lisa Scaffidi has launched an appeal to help victims of the Perth Hills bushfires. At least 68 homes in the Roleystone and Kelmscott were destroyed in…