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Ramping in the past six months down almost 28 per cent last year's figure Improvement despite 10 per cent increase in presentations at metro EDs Number of patients arriving by ambulance increased 12.5 per cent New data from WA Health shows ambulance ramping for the past six months is well below levels for the same time one year ago. Health Minister Kim Hames said the continued reduction in ambulance ramping and the longer-term downward trend was good news for patients. "Our emergency departments continue to treat more patients than ever before with 287,961 presentations to metropolitan emergency departments from August… 
Framework to guide development across crucial Pilbara region Manages major resource and population growth for next 25 years Private and public investment opportunities maximised Planning Minister John Day today released a new planning framework to guide anticipated rapid development across the resources-rich Pilbara. Mr Day said the Pilbara Planning and Infrastructure Framework was shaped after extensive stakeholder consultation and release of a draft document. "The Pilbara is on the threshold of another period of significant expansion and because of this the region is economically important to both Western Australia and the nation," he said. "The region's sustainability will be determined… 
Western Power and Town of Victoria Park sign off on underground power Almost 1,500 Lathlain homes to benefit from underground power Round Five of State Underground Power Program connects more homes Lathlain North and Lathlain South are the next suburban locations set to be connected to a safer, more reliable underground electrical network as Round Five of the State Underground Power Program continues. Energy Minister Peter Collier today took part in a signing ceremony with the Town of Victoria Park and Western Power, acknowledging the benefits of improved residential amenity, safety and security of the power supply to the area.…
Pilbara Underground Power Project (PUPP) delivers safer, more reliable supply State Govt and local government partnership delivered by Horizon Power The installation of power lines underground starts this week in South Hedland. The work, being undertaken by Horizon Power, follows the successful connection of more than 120 of their customers in Karratha to a safer, more reliable underground electrical network late last year with further work in the town continuing with connections at Millars Well. The underground work forms part of the Pilbara Underground Power Project (PUPP) which aims to provide cyclone-prone North-West towns with a safer and more reliable… 
$1.7million grant towards capital infrastructure development in Balcatta Intework provides life skills development for people with disability New offices to re-centralise services and administration at one location Disability employment organisation Intework has been awarded $1.7million to purchase and fit out a new building in Balcatta. The State Government Lotterywest grant will go towards a $5million development to allow Intework to re-centralise its services and administration. Disability Services Minister Helen Morton said Intework had gone from strength to strength since its inception in January 1991. "Originally, Intework had 24 school leavers with disability and seven staff, offering an employment service from… 
YMCA receives $149,390 from Lotterywest Money to be used for property upgrades at YMCA centres Charity organisation YMCA of Perth Youth and Community Services today received nearly $150,000 of Lotterywest funds. Youth and Community Services Minister Robyn McSweeney presented the $149,390 cheque to the organisation at YMCA's Leederville headquarters. "I would like to offer my congratulations to YMCA Perth on their successful grant application to Lotterywest," Mrs McSweeney said. "As Minister for Youth it is a priority of my department, the Department for Communities, to support programs and services that provide young people with the skills and confidence to deal…
15 February 2012
Cockburn transformation closer to a shore thing
Written by Joint Ministerial Statement
Cockburn Coast master plan approved by the City of Cockburn Industrial area to be regenerated into a thriving residential community Exciting mix of commercial, residential and recreational activities Planning Minister John Day today announced the transformation of Cockburn Coast had taken a step forward with the approval of the project's master plan by the City of Cockburn. The Minister said the decision paved the way for plans to transform the former industrial-zoned land around the Robb Jetty area into a thriving residential community and commercial hub. "The regeneration of the area will create a new community of up to 10,000… 
State Govt's $1.76million in grants to tackle crime in WA communities Attorney General Christian Porter has announced grant offers of $1.76million to 14 local councils and not-for-profit groups in the latest round of the State Government's criminal property confiscation grants program. Among those to benefit is the Subiaco Football Club, which has been offered $126,900 to set up a new program to keep young Aboriginal people in the northern suburbs away from crime, alcohol and drugs. The City of Cockburn has been offered the maximum possible $200,000 so it can trial a CCTV project at popular Coogee Beach, while the…
$200,000 grant to help homeless youth in the CBD Attorney General Christian Porter has announced a grant offer of $200,000 to Anglicare so it can help homeless young people to leave life on the streets and steer them away from crime. In the latest round of the State Government's criminal property confiscation grants program, 14 grants totalling $1.76million have been offered to local government and non-profit community groups. Mr Porter said Anglicare had been offered the maximum allowed under the program to provide a year-long Street Connect outreach service to at-risk young people between 15 and 25-years-old who gathered in…
$181,984 for expanded CCTV cameras in the City of Vincent Attorney General Christian Porter has announced a grant offer of $181,984 to the City of Vincent so it can extend its CCTV network in central Perth, Mount Lawley and Highgate. In the latest round of the State Government's criminal property confiscation grants program, 14 grants totalling $1.76million have been offered to local government and non-profit community groups. Mr Porter said the two-year 'Promoting a Safer Vincent on Beaufort' project aimed to improve community safety in the three suburbs, centred around the entertainment precinct, and was targeted towards reducing graffiti and… 
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