Western Australia now boasts the world’s longest continuous off-road cycle trail with the completion of the southwest section of the Munda Biddi Trail. Environment Minister Albert Jacob today officially opened the 1,000km trail at the Festival of Cycling in Mundaring where…
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Stories with a community focus
New Recreation Facilities for Australind
The greater Bunbury region will soon benefit from the construction of a new community and sporting pavilion at the Leschenault Recreation Park in Australind following $2,821,312 Royalties for Regions funding. Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the Country Local Government Fund…
Second Bunbury Kidsfest
The school holidays are to start with a bang in Bunbury this long weekend with the second Bunbury Kidsfest happening over three days. The Kidsfest features eight interactive zones housed in a fully enclosed, all-weather marquee village at the Bunbury…
No to Margaret River Coal
Following an EPA report which found the Margaret River unsuitable for coal mining, the Western Australian government yesterday announced it would be terminating existing mineral title applications, and refusing future licences in the area. The government decision effectively establishes a…
School Withers No More
A name change for a Bunbury Primary School marks a back to nature playing area for the children, and a $1.6 million safe-house for teachers and staff, just in case the kids turn feral. Education Minister Liz Constable officially named…
Eelup – The Roundabout That Was
The panel beater’s honeypot may soon be at an end with the traffic lights on Eelup roundabout, at the entrance to Bunbury about to be turned on next week. The government is calling it a “signalised roundabout”, but in fact…
Desalination Second Stage by December 2012
Construction of the second phase of the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant (SSDP) is running to schedule with water expected to be produced for the integrated scheme by December 2012. Inspecting the site at Binningup today, Water Minister Bill Marmion said…
Perkins Wins Bunbury ED Contract
A Bunbury building company has been awarded the contract for the final stages of the $14.9million redevelopment of Bunbury Hospital Critical Care. Health Minister Kim Hames said Perkins (WA) Pty Ltd had won the contract for the second and third…
Minister says No to Vasse Coal Mine
The WA State government has rejected a proposal to build a coal mine near Margaret River. The proposal by Vasse Coal Management Pty Ltd proposed to develop an underground mine about 15km north-east of Margaret river, comprising a surface footprint…
Mobile Clinic for South-West
A trial of a mobile health clinic will be carried out in Brunswick Junction and Collie, and may lead to expansion of the service to other South-West Communities. Launched yesterday by Minister for Regional Development Brendon Grylls, the program is…