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Latest News 2010

December

30 DecemberSouth West food and wine promoted in India

13 DecemberChance to help set the future direction of tourism in the region

12 OctoberFunding to trial new bushfire warning system

12 OctoberBusinesses to benefit from renewed TradeStart partnership

12 SeptemberGroups encouraged to apply for Royalties for Regions funding

12 AugustRegional Grants Scheme 2010-11 funding round now open

12 JulyNew chairman for local coastal group

12 JanuaryRegional Development Council to meet in Bunbury

November

30 NovemberSouth West events get $100,000 boost

26 NovemberIndia to get a taste of the South West

23 NovemberSouth West heritage trail welcomes new attraction

16 NovemberLocal voice for agrifood precinct committee

11 SeptemberFree tickets to simulcast of concert

October

10 NovemberSupport for Manjimup timber workers

29 OctoberBusinesses to discuss broadband needs

28 OctoberRecord response to South West Events Program

22 October$240,000 grant to enhance Bunbury boating facilities

10 MayMental health to be focus of South West seminar

September

20 SeptemberLocal businesses benefit from arrival of Dawn Princess

13 SeptemberSouth West events groups encouraged to apply for funding

13 SeptemberSpotlight to shine on community leaders at forum

July

07 AugustReport moves South West closer to becoming a more age-friendly region

20 JulyFind out about proposed South West meat processing precinct

15 JulyJakarta event to showcase food and wine from Manjimup and Pemberton areas

07 MarchRoyalties for Regions funding windfall celebrated

07 FebruaryCommission welcomes Telstra and NBC Co partnership

07 FebruaryGrant to benefit South West boredom buster

June

06 OctoberReport reveals vision for a pedestrian-friendly Bunbury

25 JuneNew report reveals need for improvements to South West infrastructure

25 JuneSouth West awarded $2.8 million for regional grants

25 JuneRoyalties for Regions scheme injects $140million into community programs across WA

21 JuneNew outdoor fitness equipment for Dunsborough

06 MarchNew and improved sporting facilities for Dunsborough

06 MarchBusselton foreshore planning on track

06 MarchRoyalties for Regions creating bright futures for Collie’s youth

06 MarchRoyalties for Regions funding boosts investment in Wellington de-salination project

May

05 JulySouth West Community Foundation welcomes cheque from City of Bunbury

26 MayConference topic explores 'our future in space'

25 MayNewly-formed group to push for broadband rollout in South West

24 MayEducation to be a highlight at Critical Horizons Regional Futures Conference

24 MayConference to examine future of South West region

17 MayLink between built environment and health to be a focus at Critical Horizons conference

05 MarchPemberton Hydro-Energy Station opens doors to public

April

04 JuneSouth-West silicon producer begins multi-million dollar expansion

30 AprilCommission welcomes partnership with Federal Government agency

13 AprilBunbury takes the gym outdoors

March

03 AugustBridgetown residents encouraged to head to their new outdoor gym

29 MarchSouth West wineries eye burgeoning Indian market

25 MarchNew board member appointed

17 MarchLocal organisations keen to share in Royalties for Regions funding

16 MarchRegistrations open for South West conference featuring Jeff Kennett

03 MarchNew life-saving bushfire warning system being developed in the South West

February

02 OctoberUK wine experts turn focus to South West wine

02 SeptemberPlanning for a more pedestrian-friendly Bunbury

02 MarchUK wine experts set to experience SW region

26 FebruaryNew beach wheelchairs for Bunbury

21 FebruaryWorld famous CowParade moo-ves to Margaret River

17 FebruaryCollie residents invited to have their say about plans for Wilson Park

15 FebruaryNew brochure for popular Working Life Heritage Trail

January

01 April$70,000 boost for South-West events

25 JanuaryNeed funding to get your community project off the ground?

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