Government
New wildlife found on offshore islands
Indigenous rangers and scientists have found “new” populations of quolls and golden-backed tree rats on offshore islands.
You can read a media release here:
Robin Chapple on abandoned uranium project
Areva Resources has abandoned its North Canning uranium project near Derby.
The West Australian [read this story]
Robin Chapple MLC
Robin Chapple MLC is asking whether it received Royalties for Regions funding, and if so, whether the money was spent.
“I am gobsmacked at the constant allocations of funding being poured into the pockets of those already at the very top of the super-rich mining pyramid,” Mr Chapple said.
“It’s obvious that the State is struggling to provide affordable housing, energy infrastructure, good public transport options, community and health services, let alone take care of our fragile environment.”
You can read his statement here:
Halls Creek: Water supply increased 30 percent
Water minister Mia Davies says four new bores have increased Halls Creek’s water supply by 30 percent.
You can read her media release here:
Eighty Mile Beach marine park: New agreement
The state government and Ngarla people will jointly manage Eighty Mile Beach Marine Park.
This is the second Indigenous Land Use Agreement reached over the park – the first being with Karajarri and Nyangamarta people.
You can read a media release here:
Jessica McLean on the Northern Australia plan
Jessica McLean says the federal government should consult Indigenous land owners about its Northern Australia plan.
She says the Ord River Indigenous land use agreement is a good example.
Stock Journal [read this story]
Halls Creek: Shire to present Tanami track upgrade business case
Halls Creek shire is about to present its case to the body that advises governments on infrastructure developments.
The Tanami Track in the wet season
The shire has been lobbying for many years to have the Tanami Road upgraded to bitumen.
Farm Weekly [read this story]
Melissa Price on ‘Restart’
Local member Melissa Price says grants of up to $10,000 are available to businesses who employ older workers.
They must have been registered unemployed for at least six months.
You can read her statement here:
Melissa Price on carbon tax repeal
Australia’s parliament today repealed the carbon tax.
Local member Melissa Price says this is “great news” for local families and small businesses.
You can read her statement here:
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