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WA Government program brings improved mobile coverage to regions Significant Government investment is narrowing the digital divide Emergency response units will also benefit from improved coverage Major transport routes near Capel, Nullagine, Breton Bay, Walkaway, Arrowsmith Highway, Narembeen and Woottating are now benefiting from improved mobile telephone coverage and high-speed wireless broadband thanks to the $39.2million Royalties for Regions-funded Regional Mobile Communications Project (RMCP). Science and Innovation Minister John Day said the Western Australian Government had invested significantly to narrow the digital divide in the regions by extending highway and town-to-town coverage in rural and remote communities. "Over the next… 
Open to unpublished WA songwriters of all ages Connection to Mental Health 2020 vision - Preventing Suicide Nominations for a popular songwriting competition aimed at promoting youth mental health are now open. The annual WA Music Industry Association (WAM) Song of the Year Competition, is sponsored by the Mental Health Commission and has seen Little Birdy, The Waifs, Lash and The Panda Band among previous prize winners. Mental Health Minister Helen Morton said the commission had more than doubled its funding for the competition from $15,000 to $33,000. She said the program highlighted the WA Suicide Prevention Strategy, mental illness…
New $9.4million unit will serve the Kimberley and Pilbara 80 per cent of patients will be treated locally Only acute mental health facility north of Joondalup Mental health services for the Kimberley and the Pilbara got a significant boost today with the official opening of the $9.4million Broome Mental Health Unit, Mabu Liyan. Premier Colin Barnett and Mental Health Minister Helen Morton jointly opened the unit which will provide acute psychiatric inpatient care to people in the Kimberley and Pilbara. "People who have had to previously travel thousands of kilometres for treatment will receive care locally with the support of… 
Premier presents $10,000 cheque to Kyle Andrews Foundation Grant will support cancer respite camp for up to 20 children from Princess Margaret Hospital Premier Colin Barnett today presented the Kyle Andrews Foundation with a State Government Lotterywest grant of $10,000 to support the annual Kyle's Camp, held in Broome for children with cancer. The grant will go towards accommodation, catering and transport costs for the camp which gives children a break from difficult cancer therapy. "This camp gives kids the opportunity to share stories with others in similar health circumstances," Mr Barnett said. "They can share experiences and have time… 
State Govt invested $13m in aerial firefighting fleet in 2011-12 bushfire season Fleet was activated 433 times and flew a total of 590 hours Emergency Services Minister Troy Buswell today paid tribute to firefighters and the aerial firefighting fleet for their efforts in protecting the Western Australian community throughout the hot summer months. “Firefighters responded to more than 4,250 bushfires during a busy bushfire season and the support of the aerial fleet was vital,” Mr Buswell said. “Major fires came very close to the Perth suburbs of Koondoola, Martin, Piara Waters and Cloverdale, but career and volunteer firefighters…
Premier announces gala opening details Community to enjoy free concert and open day The first official act at the world-class Perth Arena will be international pop legend George Michael, Premier Colin Barnett announced today. George Michael's Symphonica Australian tour will kick-off in Perth as the top billing in a gala opening event on November 10, 2012. "West Australians deserve a state-of-the-art venue to attract international entertainment and sporting events to Western Australia and they are now finally about to get one," Mr Barnett said. "When the Liberal-National Government delivers the Perth Arena in November 2012, the world's best touring acts… 
Innovative enterprises will receive a share of more than $260,000 Innovations will assist in the creation of jobs and growth for WA Innovation Vouchers Program provides a financial boost for SMEs A repellent to protect sheep from flystrike; a cure and prevention for colon cancer; and a unique valve to control offshore oil or gas wells are some of the innovations to receive a financial boost from the State Government today. Science and Innovation Minister John Day today announced 14 enterprises would receive a share of more than $260,000 through round two of the WA Innovation Vouchers Program. "The successful…
Call for entrants in the 2012 WA Innovator of the Year Awards Winners provided with a financial boost and exposure to industry help Awards developed to provide support and assistance to innovators Science and Innovation Minister John Day today called for Western Australian innovators, industry, entrepreneurs and academia to enter the 2012 WA Innovator of the Year Awards. Mr Day said the awards were open to anyone with a great idea and the drive to take an idea from concept to market. "The WA Innovator of the Year Awards program has been designed to support industry development by providing winners… 
Minister releases final management plan for Perup Plan includes protection for internationally significant wetlands Management area includes 2 national parks and 17 nature reserves A final management plan for parks and reserves in the Perup area of the South-West will cover an area of almost 107,000ha and protect the internationally recognised Muir-Byenup wetlands. The plan covers the Greater Kingston and Lake Muir national parks and 17 nature reserves, including Lake Muir and Tone-Perup nature reserves. Launching the plan today, Environment Minister Bill Marmion said the Muir-Byenup wetlands were internationally recognised under the Ramsar Convention, a treaty that was first signed… 
Student satisfaction with State Training Providers very high State Government training programs delivering for students Securing employment is the main motivator for West Australians undertaking training programs at registered State Training Providers, a survey of students has revealed. Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier said the survey also showed students had extremely high satisfaction levels with their training providers and lecturers. "Of the more than 10,700 students who completed the survey, 82 per cent offered employment related reasons, such as gaining employment, starting a new career or up-skilling, as their main motivation for undertaking training," Mr Collier said. The… 
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