Motorists who miss the convenience of stopping in Mandurah on their journey south will soon have their comforts provided by a service centre on Kwinana Freeway at Baldivis. It will have the capability of servicing traffic travelling in both directions.…
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Funding for Hyperspace Drive in Bunbury
The Bunbury Police and Community Youth Centre has received a one off payment of $20,000 to support its Hyperspace Youth Diversion Project. The Hyperspace project was developed in response to community concerns about increased levels of antisocial youth activity at…
Eelup Roundabout Upgrade Announced
The WA Government today announced stage one of an upgrade to the Eelup traffic roundabout at the entrance to Bunbury, a site notorious for having the highest incidence of traffic crashes in Western Australia. The so called upgrade involves the…
Local Government Cooperation Benefits Arts in Bunbury
Cooperation between the City of Bunbury and other Local Governments in the greater Bunbury area have been rewarded by funding to expand the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. The $9.97 million project will be funded by $5 million from the Royalties…
Draft Conservation Plan for Perup
A draft conservation plan has been prepared by the Department of Environment and Conservation following two years of consultation and workshops involving the wider community. Further community comment is now being sought, according to Environment Minister Bill Marmion. The draft…
Messiah a Test for New Cathedral Acoustics
Singers from the Vivace choir took advantage of a visit to the site of the new Cathedral by architect Marcus Collins to find out what may be in store for their April performance of Messiah. “Cathedrals are a challenge for…
Grass Fire Big Swamp
New Bridge at Jalbarragup
A contract has been awarded to Bocol Constructions Pty Ltd to build a new bridge across the Blackwood at Jalbarragup, in Nannup Shire. The $4.3 million contract was announced yesterday by the Minister for Transport and Housing, Troy Buswell. The…
Reprieve for Bunbury Panel Beaters
Bunbury panel beaters have been working under the shadow of a threatened severe downturn in work since promises were made to build a flyover to replace the Eelup roundabout. They can breath easier following an announcement by the Director of…
Water Auction for Irrigators
The Water Corporation and Harvey water have announced that 2.2 billion litres of water currently stored in Logue Brook Dam will be auctioned on February 8 to South West irrigators. The Corporation was allocated the water as part of an…