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Work on track for completion for the May V8 Supercars New footbridge to provide disabled access to pit lane Motor sport fans will get to watch the V8 Supercars action on a new-look Barbagallo Raceway, with Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron confirming the $15million redevelopment will be ready for the May event. Speaking at a media update at the track today, Mr Waldron said this was great news for the many Western Australian fans of what was one of the most closely followed sports in the world. “Motor sport has a huge following in Western Australia, and… 
Three coronial appointments made by State Government Backlog of administrative cases and coronial inquests to be addressed immediately Attorney General Christian Porter today announced the appointment of three temporary coroners to assist in reducing the backlog of coronial cases. Mr Porter said the new appointments of Barry King and Peter Collins as coroners would commence this month. "Both Mr King and Mr Collins bring a wealth of legal experience with them to the position," he said. "Mr King has been employed as Senior Assistant State Counsel with the State Solicitor's Office, and Mr Collins has been employed as the Director…
Karijini National Park being upgraded as part of Royalties for Regions investment Improvements to gorge safety, access roads and visitor facilities One of Western Australia's most popular tourism attractions is set to become more accessible, following upgrades to Karijini National Park as part of a four-year, $1.8million Royalties for Regions investment. Environment Minister Bill Marmion said the upgrades would help cement Karijini, in the State's Pilbara region, as a world-class nature-based tourism destination. "As part of stage one of the project, a 750-metre section of road between the lower carpark and upper viewing area at Hamersley Gorge has been widened,… 
Construction running to schedule Second stage generating hundreds of jobs and local spin-offs 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 he was pleased to see the progress that had been made. "The current plant is operating at full capacity, already producing more than 20 billion litres of water since it was officially opened in September last year," Mr Marmion said. "When the second stage reaches full production… 
Outstanding science students to present research to top American experts State Government supports BioGENEius Challenge Science and Innovation Minister John Day today congratulated two local students on winning the Western Australian BioGENEius Challenge. Abbey Mardon (year 10) from Presbyterian Ladies' College and Tess Douglass (year 11) from Iona Presentation College will travel to United States city of Boston to compete in the International BioGENEius Challenge finals in June this year. Mr Day said this provided a wonderful opportunity for the young scientists to present their biotechnology research to a panel of top American science experts. "These exceptional students have achieved… 
State Government approves major Rio Tinto growth plan for Wickham A Rio Tinto plan worth more than $300million to expand the Pilbara town of Wickham, 60km east of Karratha, has won State Government approval. Premier and State Development Minister Colin Barnett welcomed the project as an important investment by a major iron ore company in the future of the Pilbara and Western Australia. "Rio Tinto's investment will see Wickham's population increase from about 2,000 to more than 2,600," Mr Barnett said. "Wickham will house the workforce necessary for Rio Tinto to reach its goal of increasing annual iron ore export…
Two per cent savings initiatives to be implemented across Government Government agencies and Government Trading Enterprises (GTEs) will be required to identify waste and ensure more efficient spending under new savings initiatives announced today by the State Government. Treasurer Christian Porter said the initiatives would not impact on frontline service delivery outcomes and would form part of the 2012-13 State Budget. "These initiatives are a necessary response to the Federal Labor Government's decision to reduce Western Australia's population share of the GST to 55 per cent in 2012-13," Mr Porter said. "Our State is now suffering an unprecedented reduction in… 
24 regional and metro individuals, organisations and projects honoured Recognition for outstanding conservation and promotion of the State's cultural heritage A restoration project that transformed a landmark property from a near derelict state to a stunning family home is among the winners of the 2012 Western Australian Heritage Awards, announced by Heritage Minister John Castrilli. Mr Castrilli said the restoration of Penshurst in East Fremantle was an outstanding example of conservation and promotion of this State's heritage. "These awards highlight how State-registered heritage properties can be transformed into contemporary work and living spaces while still respecting their historic elements," he…
Website a vital tool for families to support literacy and learning Better Beginnings is a WA-wide program to build literacy in children State Government allocates more than $1.6million annually to program Culture and the Arts Minister John Day today launched a new website for the State Library’s Better Beginnings family literacy program. Mr Day said that it was vital for families to support their children’s literacy and learning and the new website provided high quality literacy materials to create positive experiences through books and language. “Better Beginnings is a Western Australia-wide program designed to work with families and communities to…
16 April 2012
Medical checks no longer required for 75 and 78-year-old drivers
Written by Troy Buswell
Drivers aged 75 and 78 no longer require medical checks to renew licence Research indicates older drivers are not over-represented in crash statistics Requirements for drivers aged 80 years and over remain unchanged Drivers aged 75 and 78 no longer need a medical check to renew their driver's licence, following recognition that the previous requirement was not justified by road safety research. Following the required changes to the Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) Regulations 2008, first announced by Transport Minister Troy Buswell in September 2011, the changes came into effect this month. "Research by the Office of Road Safety indicates… 
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