The McGowan Government has finalised its wild dog action package to help protect and revitalise the pastoral and agricultural industries and drive job growth across the regions.
The State Government will contribute $6.9 million to the State Barrier Fence Esperance extension - 60 per cent of the total project cost - and further investment will be sought from the Federal Government and industry. Another $4.8 million has been locked in for State Barrier Fence repairs and maintenance, and work is underway on a delivery model that will maximise Aboriginal employment. A new $615,000 research and development fund will focus on investigating alternative approaches to wild dog control and management to ensure Western Australia is using the best science in its wild dog efforts. Federal Government funding will be sought for this fund. State Government action on wild dogs over the next three years will also include:
This $18.6 million investment is in addition to the nearly $10 million allocated to Recognised Biosecurity Groups for wild dog control and for other Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development wild dog related expenditure. Comments attributed to Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan: "We've consulted with industry and the message is clear: we need more on-the-ground action to deal with wild dogs and get our pastoral lands pumping again. "Examples across the State show us that fencing works. We're boosting our investment in the State Barrier Fence and cell fencing, and will use these projects to drive Aboriginal employment in the regions. "We're also investing in research and development to ensure our pastoral and agricultural industries have the best available tools to control wild dogs. "With this investment finalised, we're completely focused on getting this funding out the door and stepping up the wild dog fight." The first written ATAR course examinations start this morning with 15,656 Western Australian students sitting at least one exam over the next four weeks.
The first exams - Children, Family and the Community and Physics - start at 9.20am today, followed by Modern History and Plant Production Systems this afternoon. Ancient History and Japanese will be the last exams on Tuesday, November 21. In total, 51 written exams will be taken and 13,443 students will sit four or more. The oldest student to sit an exam is 61 years old and the youngest is 14, with 152 Year 11 students and two Year 10 students enrolled in at least one ATAR exam. The subjects with the most enrolments are English (11,284), Mathematics Applications (9,168), Chemistry (5,062), Human Biology (4,923) and Mathematics Methods (4,370). Baldivis Secondary College and Butler College will have students sitting ATAR exams for the first time. Students can access results online from Tuesday, December 19 at https://www.wace.wa.edu.au Comments attributed to Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery: "On behalf of the McGowan Government, I wish all students sitting their exams the very best. "This is an important time, but students should remember not to be too tough on themselves and to trust in the hard work they've put in throughout their school life. "Getting lots of sleep, taking regular study breaks and eating healthy food can help students think clearly and reduce the stress. "They should feel positive as they go into these exams and be proud of what they have achieved so far." IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP SAVE THE RESCUE CHOPPER COME DOWN TO MANJIMUP COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE AND SIGN THE PETITION AT THE RECEPTION
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