News Releases
Please find below the latest news releases about our region from the South West Development Commission and the Minister for the South West.
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 Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls |
South West Regional Grants Scheme applications open - 20 October 2009 The South West Development Commission today welcomed the launch of a new round of the Royalties for Regions − South West Regional Grants Scheme. |
A taste of Margaret River in Jakarta - 25 September 2009 »
Working towards a more pedestrian-friendly future for Bunbury - 30 September 2009 »
$70,000 available for South West events - 10 September 2009 »
$61,196 for boredom busters in Brunswick and Binningup - 10 September 2009 »
New appointments to SWDC board - 4 September 2009 »
$3million puts Munda Biddi on track - 30 August 2009 »
Funding to research new emergency accommodation options - 26 August 2009 »
Funding boost for South West Academy of Sport - 25 August 2009 »
$128,000 for outdoor gyms in the South West - 18 August 2009 »
Planting the seeds of knowledge in Margaret River - 17 August 2009 »
Invitation to international festival is music to local guitar maker’s ears - 24 July 2009 »
Minister congratulates Manjimup grant recipients - 8 July 2009 »
Augusta benefits from South West Regional Grants Scheme - 8 July 2009 »
$220,000 to improve Pemberton's main street - 8 July 2009 »
Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre ready to proceed with redevelopment - 7 July 2009 »
Collie wins grant dollars under Royalties for Regions - 7 July 2009 »
US Consul General announced as guest speaker for next Critical Horizons seminar - 6 July 2009 »
Chance to be part of the Working Life Heritage Trail - 2 July 2009 »
South West Regional Grants Scheme recipients announced - 29 June 2009 »
Key Royalties for Regions grants go to communities - 29 June 2009 »
New face at the South West Development Commission - 29 May 2009 »
International wine buyers set eyes on the South West - 22 May 2009 »
New member for South West Development Commission board - 15 April 2009 »
Conference brings global business opportunities into sharp focus - 9 April 2009 »
$173,000 for Dolphin Discovery Centre redevelopment - 9 April 2009 »
Excellent response to Royalties for Regions Grants Scheme - 1 April 2009 »
Excellent response to Royalties for Regions scheme - 31 March 2009 »
Focus on doing business in China - 24 March 2009 »
Royalties for Regions funding grants close soon - 20 March 2009 »
Coaching legend Kevin Sheedy to kick off conference - 18 March 2009 »
Surfing event to put South West under the international spotlight - 16 March 2009 »
Urea plant to boost local economy - 10 March 2009 »
Staying strong for life - 10 March 2009 »
Collie’s major new industrial park, major boost for town and WA - 6 March 2009 »
Focus on global opportunities for the South West - 26 February 2009 »
Conference to shed light on improving quality of life - 26 February 2009 »
Everything you need to know about applying - 24 February 2009 »
$40million for regional communities - 12 February 2009 »
Digital innovation centre to begin fit-out - 4 February 2009 »
Confidence in South West economy - 4 February 2009 »
Securing the future of a Pemberton icon - 30 January 2009 »
Ace year ahead for local employment recruiter - 27 January 2009 »
Celebrate the Back Beach - 8 January 2009 »
Leschenault Estuary goes under the microscope - 6 January 2009 »
Working to reopen Pemberton Pool - 7 January 2009 »
Athena to cruise into Bunbury - 5 January 2008 »
Grant helps Roelands Village find a place in the future - 19 December 2008 »
Grants to help South-West events shine - Thursday 18 December »
Regions to share $400million - Tuesday 16 December »
South West businesses to benefit from new trade office - 11 November 2008 »
Seminar set to shine spotlight on the South West - 12 November 2008 »
Seminar to bring impact of carbon trading into sharp focus - 9 November 2008 »
Academy hockey trials to begin - 29 October 2008 »
Academy basketball squad named - 29 October 2008 »
Busselton Jetty to receive immediate funding - 28 October 2008 »
South-West groups share in $500,000 - 21 October 2008 »
South West wine the toast of San Diego - 14 October 2008 »
Trade office nears reality with appointment of liaison officer - 13 October 2008 »
Event groups encouraged to apply for grants - 7 October 2008 »
Groups show confidence in Lake Kepwari - 8 October 2008 »
South West hosts delegation from China - 2 October 2008 »
Helping hand for In Town Centre - 30 September 2008 »
Bunbury to host State museums conference - 9 September 2008 »
South West wine promoted in the United States - 8 September 2008 »
Spotlight shines on South West projects- 7 August 2008 »
Nature walk a boost for Bunbury's Big Swamp - 5 August 2008 »
Lake Kepwari set for summer opening - 5 August 2008 »
South West provides inspiration to Moreton Bay - 30 July 2008 »
Reward an inspirational community leader - 21 July 2008 »
Water focus for seminar - 18 July 2008 »
Americans to receive lessons in Noongar art and culture - 8 July 2008 »
Academy a boost to South West sport - 9 July 2008 »
Basketball star to inspire South West Academy of Sport participants - 7 July 2008 »
Partner sports announced for South West Academy of Sport - 4 July 2008 »
Sports stars lend support to academy - 3 July 2008 »
Next step in $95million Busselton renewal project - 3 July 2008 »
Boost for new Burekup fire station - 3 July 2008 »
Multi-million dollar construction continues in South-West schools - 2 July 2008 »