Laurie Graham MLC | Politician
Laurie Graham MLC
Phone: (08) 9621 1999
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25.01.2022 A pleasure to be part of the Jump and Pump Track opening ceremony on the weekend in Dongara/Dension ! A project made possible with Lotterywest funding plus hard work from Shire of Irwin and it looks great! From the moment we cut the ribbon it was all go! ... A credit to all involved, well done! Photos thanks to Sampson Media
24.01.2022 The WA Labor Government is targeting the following Black Spots Shire of Cuballing Wandering-Narrogin Road/Springhill Road and Nebrikinning Road. Realign curved section of Narrogin-Wandering Road to improve road geometry, realign intersection with Springhill Road and Nebrikinning Road, install signs and line marking.... Shire of Kulin Rabbit Proof Fence Road/Muller Road Reconstruct and widen T-intersection, cut down hill on Muller Road approach to improve sight distance, build up embankment on Rabbit Proof Fence Road, install signs and delineation. Shire of West Arthur Collie Lake King Road/Rajander Road. Widen intersection and all approaches. Collie Lake King Road/Farrell Road. Widen intersection and all approaches.
22.01.2022 From the Premier Mark McGowan We've been calling on Western Australian workers to take up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get out across our State and take up important regional jobs. For many regional agriculture businesses, ensuring they can attract enough seasonal workers in the coming months is absolutely vital - so we're providing some additional incentives to help workers get out there and fill those roles.... Under the new State Government rebate scheme, eligible workers who move to the regions for agricultural work will be able to claim up to $40 a night in accommodation rebates for up to 12 weeks up to a maximum total rebate of $3360. A travel allowance will be also made available to those relocating more than 100 kilometres from their usual place of residence. Workers will be able to claim $150 for travel to the Peel, South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Mid West or Goldfields-Esperance regions, $350 for travel to the Gascoyne or Pilbara, and $500 for travel to the Kimberley. We're also calling on the Federal Government to do more to promote the sector and incentivise Western Australians to take up these opportunities. The rebate scheme will come into effect on 21 September - more information about submitting a claim can be found here: www.dpird.wa.gov.au/regional-workers-scheme Now's the time to work and wander out yonder and experience our unique State in a way you never have before. To see what opportunities are available please visit www.workandwander.wa.gov.au
21.01.2022 Great to see black spots targeted right around the Ag Region!
19.01.2022 This is just great to see! Local people employed, recycling given a breath of fresh air and already hundreds and hundreds of cans and bottles have been processed! Well done to Regional Alliance West Return-It WA and Containers for Change WA
18.01.2022 Thank you all for everything you are doing for us and for WA.
16.01.2022 Regional students have felt the impact of 2020 in unique ways. Well done for over coming extra challenges and making it through to the last day of exams Best of luck for the future!
16.01.2022 Welcome back to Geraldton Minister David Templeman MLA It's wonderful to have our Minister for Local Government, Culture and the Arts and Heritage in town launching a new book for Midwest author and farming legend Fred Newman entitled "Red Fred" And the Minister had time to tell another story to a slightly younger audience while he was at Geraldton Regional Library as well.
15.01.2022 GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR SHOWS AND FIELD DAYS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19 CLOSING SOON: We understand the difficult decision it may have been to cancel your local show or field day in 2020. The Government has opened a funding round for agricultural shows who have cancelled their show or field day this year due to COVID-19. https://www.communitygrants.gov.au//supporting-agricultura... There is up to $70,000 available to applicants, with submissions closing on 9 October. Grants are available for any shows or field days that have been cancelled this year due to COVID, so please ensure you get your application in on time. For those shows that have been planned to go ahead from Friday 25 September, your organisation will need a COVID Event plan. More information on these plans can be found here: https://www.wa.gov.au//documen/covid-19-coronavirus-events Please contact Jodi at our Northam electorate office on 9621 1999, should you require further details or assistance with your application.
14.01.2022 Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced that the Waterwise Towns Program would be extended to provide water-saving support to a further 17 local communities, including Albany, Katanning, Narrogin, Ravensthorpe and Esperance. Waterwise offers extended to 19 communities across Great Southern region Albany and Esperance included in 2020-21 Waterwise Towns Program 36 million litres of water saved in the region in 2019-20 ... Read more here - https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Water-saving-suppor
13.01.2022 We have known this for a while, but it's good to see the rest of Australia is starting to catch on.
12.01.2022 WA Labor and Premier Mark McGowan deliver for WA!
12.01.2022 Only The McGowan Labor government has a plan to get grain back on rail!
12.01.2022 Take care today with dangerous fire conditions across much of the Ag region. Follow Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA for regular updates and great info.
12.01.2022 Treasurer Ben Wyatt highlighted the success of a regional company getting city contracts this week. Jobs and Job Creation is our number one priority and the McGowan Labor Government will not let poor policy derail our state's economic growth.
11.01.2022 Only WA Labor has a plan to fix Tier Three Rail!
11.01.2022 Fingers crossed for Ag region finalists in this years WA Training Awards WA Trainee of the Year: Cassandra Rowe, Geraldton.... WA School Based Trainee of the Year: Jesse Brookes, Mukinbudin Joel Pearson, Geraldton Well done to all nominees and best of luck for the big awards!
07.01.2022 The latest details on interstate travel from Premier Mark McGowan Hard Borders remain but there have been some changes to quarantining.
07.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY!!! The Department of Transport have released the proposed plan for a future road corridor and bypases between Dongara, Geraldton and Northampton to address long term freight requirements and alleviate pressure on existing roads. Complete the online survey at the link below by January 29 2021 to have your say:... https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/dongara-geraldton-nort
06.01.2022 Thanks to staff and volunteers at Marine Rescue Geraldton for making me welcome last week It was my great pleasure to present over $22,000 on behalf of Lotterywest to the local team, to help update their communications and information technology Thank you all for the work you do to keep our boaties safe, and remember if you are going out fishing or to pull the pots, log on and log off with Marine Rescue Geraldton !!!
06.01.2022 Works are well underway on the New Geraldton Health Campus This project will deliver; 38 Extra Beds ... New Acute Mental Health Care Expanded Emergency Department New Intensive Care Facilities This is the kind of outcome a WA Labor Government will continue to deliver for Geraldton.
04.01.2022 Grant applications are now open for Harmony Week 2021! Harmony Week activities are a fantastic opportunity for West Aussies to come together and celebrate our multicultural community. I encourage all community groups and not-for-profit organisations holding an event anywhere in regional WA to apply.... Applications close 4pm Monday, October 19, 2020. For more information, visit www.omi.wa.gov.au
01.01.2022 The main street of Northam is becoming a sea of pink to create a visual show of support for people in the region experiencing breast cancer and to raise money for the McGrath Foundation. A breast cancer diagnosis can change your life in an instant. With 19,807 women and 167 men diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia this year, the need for McGrath Breast Care Nurses continues to grow. McGrath Breast Care Nurses are there every step of the way providing physical, emotional ...and psychological support to individuals and their families. By donating to the McGrath Foundation Pink up Northam you’ll help ensure families across Australia have the specialised care and support of a McGrath Breast Care Nurse. Donate here: https://fundraise.mcgrathfoundation.com.au//pink-up-your-t
01.01.2022 Today, 20 November, is White Ribbon Day. White Ribbon Australia is asking all Australians to be part of the movement to end men’s violence against women. One of their key messages this year is that communities and workplaces best understand the challenges that they face, and everyone needs to consider their own role in creating change.... In WA there are many great individuals, organisations, groups and sectors involved in addressing the drivers and impacts of violence against women. #WhiteRibbonDay is a timely reminder that we still have lots of work to do, and that men have an important role in preventing violence. Show your support by helping to raise awareness, and committing to action to prevent men’s violence against women.
01.01.2022 The Barrett Drive - Brand Highway Intersection upgrade on the way! The latest Blackspot funding program contains $2,000,000 to fix this notorious intersection and improve road safety in Geraldton! Read more here - https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Road-safety-program
