The Goldfields-Esperance Region will be showcased in the third series of the successful drama TV series Mystery Road: Origin. “The announcement of the third Mystery Road series is much welcomed news for our local industry, which is one the many sectors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.” Culture and Arts Minister David Templeman “It’s a wonderful…
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765 Million Cans Saved in Western Australia
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Western Australians have saved 765 million 10 cent containers from landfill during the first year of operation of the State’s container deposit scheme. “When Containers for Change launched a year ago, an estimated 70 per cent of 10c containers were going to landfill, but now as many as 60 per cent of 10c containers are…
Three New Mediterranean Wine Varieties Developed Supported by WA Government
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The McGowan Government continues to support the expansion of the State’s wine industry, backing the local development of three new wine varieties from the Mediterranean – two receiving a medal at a recent Western Australian wine show. “Our Government is getting behind WA’s wine industry to optimise its potential by investing in scientific research on…
All-Terrain Wheelchair Grants
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A new grants program will provide up to $10,000 for organisations, delivering on the McGowan Government’s election commitment to provide all-terrain wheelchairs at more locations across Western Australia. “The McGowan Government’s election commitment to provide more all-terrain wheelchairs across WA will enable communities to be more inclusive and ensure our State’s beautiful landscapes are accessible…
WA Government Announces Screen Production Attraction Fund
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Western Australia’s growing film industry will benefit from the new $20 million Screen Production Attraction Fund – which will help to draw new job-creating film and television projects to the State. Western Australian Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman explained that the fund will be delivered as part of the McGowan Labor Government’s 2021-22…
Entries Open for Revelation Perth International Film Festival
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Australia’s Leading Independent Film Festival the Revelation Perth International Film Festival is Calling for Entries for its 25th Edition. Championing independent cinema from across the globe and around the corner since 1997, the Revelation Perth International Film Festival is set to deliver its 25th edition July 7 – 17, 2022. Festival Director Richard Sowada said…
Perth to Host 2021 AFL Grand Final
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Perth will host an AFL Grand Final for the first time in history on September 25. The AFL has confirmed its decision to shift the 2021 Grand Final to Optus Stadium, highlighting Western Australia’s status as among the safest places in Australia for major events. “This decision, while great for Western Australia, is obviously very…
The Countdown Until WA’s First Satellite Blasts Off
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The countdown has begun to the launch of Western Australia’s first space satellite, which will take off on the SpaceX CRS-23 commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. Binar-1 is the first integrated satellite fully designed and built in Western Australia, and is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral in the United States of…
First flight between Derby and Broome
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The first air service between Broome and Derby took to the air today, providing Derby travellers with air access to Perth for the first time since 2016 via connecting flights from Broome. Transport Minister Rita Saffioti and Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna joined the first flight from Broome to Derby. “It is important to Kimberley residents…
WA Raises $2 Mill for Charity from Drink Containers
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Western Australians have raised more than $2 million for thousands of local community groups by donating refunds from drink containers through the State’s Containers for Change initiative, with more than 627 million containers returned State-wide since the launch. Environment Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson made the announcement while visiting Return-It in Geraldton, which has received the most…