Just a reminder that the Manjimup Community Resource Centre will be closed today at 12.30
We hope you have a safe and happy weekend leading up to Xmas We would like to congratulate Sophie Wilkinson-Knight for completing her Certificate III in Business Traineeship. After lots of hard work, dedication and study hours Sophie completed her certificate within her required time frame with great results. We are proud of you Sophie and we wish you every success in your future!
With love from the Manjimup Community Resource Centre Thursday, 15 December 2016
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Presenting official certificates of appreciation at a special PMH Christmas event today, Health Minister John Day thanked them for their dedication. "These volunteers embody the spirit of Christmas all year-round," Mr Day said. "Two of them have clocked up 36 years each, with the combined service of the 10 people honoured today totalling 310 years. At the same time, I congratulate every one of PMH's 200-plus volunteers, who contribute their expertise and time behind-the-scenes and in supporting roles." Seniors and Volunteering Minister Paul Miles said the volunteers played an important part in providing a positive experience for young patients. "The volunteers represent a significant human resource that extends and reinforces the capacity of paid staff," Mr Miles said. "They add to the pool of care and compassion, and help create an atmosphere of warmth and kindness." Mr Day said recruitment was underway for volunteers to join the group at the new Perth Children's Hospital. "Now you have an exciting opportunity to move this incredible, historic service into a beautiful new facility and help usher in a new era for volunteering," he said. People interested in volunteering opportunities at Perth Children's Hospital should contact volunteer co-ordinator Andy Wahid at PMH. Fact File
Thursday, 15 December 2016
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Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said the $46.19 million investment would fund the construction of 150 specially designed, age-appropriate houses across 28 local governments in the Wheatbelt and Great Southern, and another 22 houses for key workers in the Great Southern. Mr Redman said regional Western Australia had an older population profile than the metropolitan area and had an increasing need for aged care. "Staying connected with the community is a real concern for seniors, especially in regional areas," he said. "Providing suitable housing will allow seniors to remain a part of the community in which they have lived their whole lives, and not have to move away to get the care they need." Seniors and Volunteering Minister Paul Miles said the program aligned with Federal Government aged care reform and delivered on the findings of the State-wide Ageing in the Bush Report. "Aged housing forms part of an integrated solution to create more vibrant communities that celebrate and respect older people and the contribution they make, while providing positive futures for our small regional towns," Mr Miles said. "By working together, these local governments have developed a sustainable model to drive efficiencies on both the construction and ongoing management of these assets." In the Wheatbelt, a total of 124 independent living units will be built in Victoria Plains, Toodyay, Goomalling, Dowerin, Beverley, Brookton, Pingelly, Moora, Dalwallinu, Wongan-Ballidu, Cunderdin, Tammin, Quairading, Wandering, Cuballing, Narrogin, Wickepin, Corrigin, Kulin, Narembeen and Kondinin. In the Great Southern, 26 units will be built in Broomehill-Tambellup, Cranbrook, Gnowangerup, Katanning and Kent, and regional employee accommodation will be built in Broomehill-Tambellup, Cranbrook, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Katanning and Kojonup. Fact File
Thursday, 15 December 2016
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"Because of high demand for the prized seafood, most of the commercial quota is exported to China at premium prices," Mr Francis said. "From today (December 15) until the end of April next year, I have introduced a trial that enables commercial western rock lobster fishers to each catch and tag up to 50 extra lobsters for sale direct to the local market, and not for export." The Minister said the trial would result in about eight tonnes, or 12,500 additional western rock lobsters, being made available to the general public from fishing boats or local restaurants. "This will give locals and tourists new opportunities to enjoy one of WA's favourite seafood," he said. "For some time now, there have been concerns raised about the limited availability of western rock lobsters for coastal communities and local seafood retailers, including restaurants. This trial, which will be carefully monitored and assessed, may ease those concerns." Mr Francis said the sale of additional tagged lobsters would not affect western rock lobster sustainability, and the trial had been developed in close collaboration with the Western Rock Lobster Council, which represents WA's commercial rock lobster fishers. "This trial will not only maintain the integrity of the commercial and recreational allocations for western rock lobster, but help provide a summer of seafood over the festive season and into the new year," he said. "With more lobster available for locals, plus sustainably managed fisheries producing great prawns, crabs, finfish and other ocean delights, I urge everyone to buy some WA seafood to share for Christmas." Fact File
Thursday, 15 December 2016
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Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the upgrades, which will support Perth's growing southern region, will improve connectivity and traffic flow for the more than 50,000 motorists who use the major arterial route every day. "More than 52,000 motorists use the Kwinana Freeway daily and they will now have access to three southbound lanes between Armadale Road and Russell Road. That means more efficient travel, which equals less time stuck and traffic and more time at home with family," Mr Chester said. "The freeway widening and bridge duplication projects also generated a total of 475 jobs which is great news for West Australians. "The completion of these upgrades comes at a good time, with the number of vehicles using this route each day estimated to reach 75,000 by 2021." Senator for Western Australia Chris Back today joined WA Minister for Transport Bill Marmion to mark the official opening of both projects, saying they would improve commute times for residents in the city's south. "Both the Russell Road and Kwinana Freeway projects will deliver better traffic flow on the principal route between Perth city and the southern suburbs, Mandurah and the state's south-west. The completion of both projects will also reduce the need for motorists to use smaller local roads in the area that haven't been designed to handle a high volume of traffic," Senator Back said. Western Australia Minister for Transport Bill Marmion said the Russell bridge duplication would also encourage more use of public transport. "The new bridge will greatly improve the general connectivity of Perth's southern suburbs by making public transport even more attractive for people intending to walk, cycle, drive and park at the soon to be completed Aubin Grove train station," Mr Marmion said. "The new bridge doubles the current number of lanes to four, improving all traffic movements and catering for expanded traffic volumes. In addition, it will improve access to the new 2,000 bay car park at the future train station. This is a great outcome for the community." The Kwinana Freeway and Russell Road upgrades were jointly funded projects, the Australian Government contributing $81.97 million and the West Australian Government $25.53 million. The Kwinana Freeway project also included the previously completed widening from the Roe Highway to Armadale Road southbound. Thursday, 15 December 2016
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Culture and the Arts Minister John Day announced the digitisation of Francisco Pelseart's account of the 1629 voyage and mutiny of the Batavia, as he marked the library's 60th birthday and launched a publication for tourists and visitors featuring some of the library's treasures. "This is the digital age making history more accessible and relevant to new generations," Mr Day said. "The State Library benefits all West Australians by preserving and promoting our unique WA stories. "Sixty years after the State's Public Library was renamed the State Library of Western Australia, incorporating the J. S. Battye Library of West Australian History, it has become a vital source of primary materials for researchers, authors, family historians and students." Images from the Battye Library's extraordinary collection have been used to create a 27 metre-long decal installed on the ground floor windows of the State Library. Highlights of the Battye Library collection include:
"Though the library's collection is extensive, there are undoubtedly additional precious and distinctively West Australian materials around the State that should be included for safekeeping for future generations," Mr Day said. People with WA heritage books, documents, images, film or other materials should contact the library at http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au Fact File
We are all winding down for a well-deserved break but look forward to resuming in February 2017.
Thank you for all you do. From Manjimup, we wish you all a blessed happy Christmas. Regards Brenda Bridgetown Chapter, Western Australia Monday, 12 December 2016
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Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said the WA Open for Business office was established to facilitate a client management approach supporting increased investment into local agriculture and food businesses. "WA Open for Business will focus on attracting investment in the State's agrifood sector, further positioning WA to meet growing global demand for food and feed products," Mr Redman said. "The program will help the State realise our long-term potential as a significant exporter of premium, safe and sustainable processed food. "This is yet another example of how the Liberal National Government's Royalties for Regions continues to build a stronger economy that attracts investment and creates jobs for regional WA." The office will act as a shop-front to facilitate investment opportunities and co-ordination across government agencies, while also helping local agriculture and food businesses to become investment ready and link them with potential investors. The $20 million WA Open for Business program is part of the $350 million Royalties for Regions Seizing the Opportunity Agriculture initiative. Bob Fisher, a well-respected former Agent General for WA, will chair the WA Open for Business steering group. Mr Fisher spent more than a decade at the Australian Trade Commission and has held senior roles in the WA public service over several decades. Agriculture and Food Minister Mark Lewis said the program complemented other Seizing the Opportunity Agriculture projects including the $6 million Asian Market Success program, $4.5 million Food Industry Innovation project and the $22.1 million Agricultural Sciences Research and Development Fund. "Western Australia is now at a point in time where international investors are keen to support the growth of our agricultural and food businesses," Mr Lewis said. "We must look to secure our State's future by continuing to identify opportunities for growth that will provide long-term social and economic benefits for all West Australians." In the next few months, the office will be working with key agribusiness leaders and stakeholders to kick-start the program. Fact File
Monday, 12 December 2016
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Mr Grylls said the upgrade, made possible by a $1.3 million investment through the Liberal National Government's Royalties for Regions, would be undertaken by Murray River North. "Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a key service centre in the Goldfields, with a high demand for short-term accommodation from Aboriginal visitors," he said. "The first stage of this facility opened in 2013 with capacity for 41 guests and has since provided in excess of 16,000 bed nights of accommodation. "Upgrades to the facility will include six new family units with ensuites, new lighting, commercial-grade air-conditioning, security fencing, landscaping, paths and driveways." Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said the KASSA facility was critical in meeting the needs of Aboriginal people living in remote communities in the Goldfields and ensuring they had safe short-term accommodation when visiting Kalgoorlie-Boulder. "Up to 10 per cent of Aboriginal populations in regional centres are temporary residents from smaller remote communities and many people come into towns such as Kalgoorlie to access important government services and visit family," Mr Redman said. "Investment in regional infrastructure and services is fundamental in supporting the development of strong and sustainable regions." Short-stay accommodation facilities currently operate in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Derby, with a third to commence construction in Broome in the coming months. The Department for Child Protection and Family Support funds and manages the operation of the Kalgoorlie facility through a service agreement with its not-for-profit partner, the Australian Red Cross Society. Since the facility opened, the department has provided funding of more than $4.4 million for its operation. Child Protection Minister Andrea Mitchell said the centre provided a culturally appropriate response to the needs of Aboriginal visitors from remote communities. Fact File
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