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| 30/06/2009 |
State Government delivers guaranteed air services for regional WA
Transport Minister Simon O’Brien has announced that regional Western Australia will be guaranteed regular passenger air services.
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| 21/08/2009 |
Safety reinforced at Dowerin Field Days
The importance of safety on the water will be highlighted next week at one of the biggest events on WA's agricultural calendar, the Dowerin Field Days.
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| 07/08/2009 |
New Taxi Industry Board Reference Group to provide voice of industry and customers
Twelve representatives from the taxi industry and the Perth community have been appointed as members of the newly established Taxi Industry Board Reference Group (TIBRG).
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| 07/08/2009 |
Safety reinforced at boat show
The importance of safety on the water will be highlighted next weekend at the biggest event on WA's boating calendar, the Perth International Boat Show.
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| 07/08/2009 |
Night navigation safer at Dawesville following upgrade
Navigation markers showing the channel to the Old Dawesville Boat Ramp have been upgraded to make it safer for vessels approaching or leaving the facility at night.
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| 07/08/2009 |
Safe boating message reinforced in Broome
Marine safety patrols will be boosted at Broome this month.
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| 05/08/2009 |
Bikes, Cameras, Action!
Women will be treated to a day of glamour photography and bicycle beauty tips in the Perth CBD this Thursday, aiming to encourage more women to take up short-trip cycling.
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| 04/08/2009 |
Waste disposal facilities improved at Department harbours
Purpose built facilities for the disposal of oil and other marine waste have been introduced at the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour to minimise the impact of recreational and commercial operations on the local environment.
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| 03/08/2009 |
Expressions of interest called for new boat pens at Geraldton
The State Government is calling for expressions of interest for new boat pens proposed for Geraldton.
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| 31/07/2009 |
Expressions of interest called for new boat pens at Exmouth
The State Government is calling for expressions of interest for new boat pens proposed for Exmouth.
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| 30/07/2009 |
$1.3million airport upgrades benefit Carnarvon community and industry
Opening Carnarvon’s upgraded airport terminal today, Transport Minister Simon O'Brien said the new terminal building and additional facilities would undoubtedly benefit the community and help to attract further economic growth to the region.
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| 24/07/2009 |
Warning to skippers navigating at night
The State's leading marine safety authority has warned recreational skippers to be aware of their responsibilities when navigating a vessel at night.
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| 22/07/2009 |
Upgrade aids safe navigation of Bunbury Cut
Lit navigation markers have been installed at the Bunbury Cut to make it safer for vessels navigating the area at night.
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| 21/07/2009 |
Safety advice for skippers in the Pilbara
Locals and visitors to Karratha will be reminded of the importance of safety on the water as the town hosts one of the region's biggest fishing competitions next weekend.
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| 20/07/2009 |
Regional airports share $6.73million State Government funding for improvement works
Improvement works at 30 regional airports across the State will soon be under way, after the State Government made decisions on the allocation of grants totalling $6.73million for airport owners in the 2009 10 funding round.
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| 02/07/2009 |
Additional boat pens proposed for Geraldton and Exmouth
The State Government will canvas support for more boat pens at Geraldton and Exmouth to meet demand for moorings from recreational boaters in these regional areas.
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| 30/06/2009 |
Navigation safer in Swan and Canning following upgrade
Navigation markers on the Swan and Canning rivers have been upgraded to assist skippers using the waterways, especially at night.
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| 30/06/2009 |
Waters off Rockingham made safer for users
The growing popularity of the waters off Rockingham for recreational boating, personal water craft (PWC) use and other aquatic activities has resulted in a major overhaul of on-water gazettals in the area, including the introduction of new....
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| 30/06/2009 |
Navigation safer at Beadon Creek following upgrade
Navigation markers at Beadon Creek Boat Harbour Onslow have been upgraded to make it safer for vessels entering or leaving the facility at night.
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| 30/06/2009 |
Navigation safer at Wilson Inlet following upgrade
Navigation markers at Wilson Inlet Denmark have been upgraded to make it safer for vessels transiting in the area at night.
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| 30/06/2009 |
Navigation safer at Denham Jetty following upgrade
Navigation markers at Denham have been upgraded to make it safer for vessels navigating the area at night.
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| 17/06/2009 |
Record funding for boating facilities
The State Government has approved record funding to improve recreational boating facilities throughout Western Australia.
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| 05/06/2009 |
Boost to marine safety patrols in South West
Marine safety patrols in the South West have received a boost with the arrival of an additional patrol vessel in the region.
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| 04/02/2009 |
Submissions called for regional airport funding
Regional Western Australian local governments and other airport operators are able to apply for a share of up to $7million State Government funding to improve their airport’s infrastructure.
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| 11/05/2009 |
Registration stickers a thing of the past
Western Australians will no longer need registration stickers and discs on their cars, trailers and motorcycles from January 1, 2010.
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| 23/02/2009 |
Driving a fresh perspective on the Taxi industry
Transport Minister Simon O'Brien has named Barry MacKinnon as the new Chairman of the Taxi Industry Board
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| 03/06/2009 |
Liberal-National Government committed to electronic application process
Planning Minister John Day said today the Liberal-National Government was firmly committed to the Electronic Land Development Project (ELDP) system, which would allow electronic submissions of subdivision applications.
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| 30/04/2009 |
Consultation period extended
The consultation period for the Building a Better Planning System Consultation Paper has been extended until Friday 15 May 2009.
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| 18/05/2009 |
New director for Esperance cleanup and recovery project
Mr Wayne Winchester would take over direction of the Esperance cleanup and recovery project.
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| 12/05/2009 |
New consultation forum for Port Geographe community
A new consultation forum has been formed to allow the community, developers and the State Government to discuss issues relating to the Port Geographe development.
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| 28/05/2009 |
Taxi marshals to improve safety and reduce waiting times
Taxi patrons and drivers in the Northbridge and Fremantle entertainment precincts will soon benefit from a six-month taxi rank marshal trial.
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| 27/05/2009 |
South Hedland soon to receive accommodation
South Hedland community members should sustain long term benefits from the future development of two residential sites in the town which are aimed to provide additional permanent and temporary accommodation for local residents and workers.
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| 21/05/2009 |
Transport Minister meets with Taxi Industry Board
The newly re-formed Taxi Industry Board (TIB) last night held its first meeting with Transport Minister Simon O'Brien.
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| 14/05/2009 |
State Budget 2009-10: Boating facilities to benefit from fee increases.
Increases to boat registration fees will help provide better facilities for Western Australian boat owners.
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| 12/05/2009 |
New taskforce for Bunbury
Planning Minister John Day has announced the appointment of a high level taskforce to progress the Bunbury waterfront Eastside development.
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| 05/05/2009 |
Regions to benefit from regional planning approach
The Liberal-National Government will establish four new regional planning committees in the State’s North to deal with major regional issues and projects.
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| 04/05/2009 |
Western Australians urged to nominate coastal champions
Nominations have opened for the 2009 Western Australian Coastal Awards for Excellence.
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| 29/04/2009 |
Expressions of Interest called for final harbour lots
The last land available for development at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is being offered for lease.
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| 17/04/2009 |
Native title agreement to aid Broome expansion
Lands Minister Brendon Grylls has welcomed this week’s historic native title in-principle agreement with the Yawuru people in Broome.
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| 16/04/2009 |
South Street traffic to get a technology boost
New Variable Message Signs (VMS) installed on South Street in the Bull Creek/Leeming area will be switched on from Monday, giving road users up-to-date information on bus lane operating times and road conditions.
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| 07/04/2009 |
New chair for Western Australian Planning Commission
Planning Minister John Day today announced the appointment of Gary Prattley as the new chair of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC).
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| 07/04/2009 |
EASTER BOATING WARNING
People planning on spending time on the water this Easter have been reminded tocomplete a thorough safety check of their vessel before leaving home.
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| 31/03/2009 |
‘Fare’ balance for customers and the taxi industry
Improved taxi service levels in Perth on weekday mornings would be maintained following the positive results of a 12-month trial of optional extended operating hours for peak period taxis.
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| 28/03/2009 |
New shared path boosts the ride to the city
People cycling to and from the city along the Perth to Midland Principal Shared Path will have a more enjoyable journey following completion of a new cycle path.
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| 24/03/2009 |
Cycle network gets close inspection from decision-makers
Cycling infrastructure through Perth’s northern suburbs has received a close-up look by Western Australia’s parliamentarians and mayors.
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| 23/03/2009 |
Planning for Ashfield's future
A precinct plan to optimise land use surrounding Ashfield train station has been released for public comment.
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| 20/03/2009 |
Oakajee agreement to unleash Mid-West’s potential
The Liberal-National Government has moved a step closer to the development of a major new deepwater port and a new, open access railway in the State’s Mid-West by today signing a Development Agreement with Oakajee Port and Rail Pty Ltd (OPR).
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| 18/03/2009 |
Building a Better Planning System
A workshop today will see the release of a consultation paper on options to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the planning system.
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| 17/03/2009 |
Applications due for recreational boating facilities funding
Time is running out for authorities to apply for a record $1.7 million in State Government funding to improve facilities for recreational boating in WA.
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| 17/03/2009 |
EPIRB and skipper’s ticket information at Fremantle Boat Show
Boating enthusiasts who have not already done so will be able to take the first steps towards gaining their Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) at the Fremantle Boat Show next week.
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| 13/03/2009 |
WA officers respond to Queensland oil spill
Western Australian officers trained to deal with large scale oil spills will leave Perth this evening to join the response to the fuel spill off the Queensland coast.
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| 13/03/2009 |
Oil spill training for Bunbury
Bunbury's port will be the venue for a special training exercise later this month aimed at ensuring local marine authorities are best placed to respond to an oil spill emergency.
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| 09/03/2009 |
Better facilities for Walpole’s seniors community
New seniors’ accommodation in Walpole will be constructed after the State Government granted conditional tenure for land to be developed on the corner of Pier Street and Park Avenue.
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| 06/03/2009 |
EPIRB and skipper’s ticket information available at Geraldton Boat Show
Boating enthusiasts who have not already done so will be able to take the first steps towards gaining their Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) at the Geraldton Boat, Caravan and Camping Show next week.
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| 05/03/2009 |
Expert group to guide the State’s port infrastructure needs
Transport Minister Simon O’Brien has announced an expert group to help guide the critical future expansion of Fremantle Port.
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| 25/02/2009 |
Skippers need to take extra care around reefs
The number of serious boating incidents around reefs has prompted a safety warning from marine authorities.
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| 20/02/2009 |
New causeway planned for Bandy Creek
The design of a new causeway crossing at Bandy Creek in Esperance will minimise future damage to the nearby boat harbour and surrounding landscape in the event of a major flood similar to the one experienced in 2007.
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| 17/02/2009 |
Freeway Bike Hike to raise funds for Asthma Foundation
Western Australians can be part of the State’s biggest cycling event on March 22.
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| 13/02/2009 |
New interim chair takes his seat on Western Australian Planning Commission
Acting Planning Minister John Castrilli today announced Eric Lumsden as the Western Australian Planning Commission’s (WAPC) new interim chair.
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| 04/02/2009 |
Safety advice delivered to skippers at the launch ramp this summer
Boat launching ramps in Mandurah will be the focus of a campaign to highlight safety on the water this weekend.
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| 01/02/2009 |
406 MHz EPIRB deadline today
Skippers who have failed to secure a digital 406 MHz EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon) should only operate within two nautical miles off the WA coast or in the metropolitan EPIRB exempt area.
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| 04/02/2009 |
Changes to waters off Broome
There have been significant changes to areas set aside for water skiing and other aquatic activities off Broome.
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| 28/01/2009 |
Minister determined to ensure community faith in licensing
Transport Minister Simon O’Brien says he will ensure every possible measure is taken to eradicate wrongdoing in Western Australia’s vehicle licensing system.
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| 26/01/2009 |
Safety should be the priority for skippers today
Boat owners taking to the water to enjoy tonight’s Lotterywest Skyworks have been told to make safety their priority.
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| 23/01/2009 |
Skippers told to plan for Australia Day
Boat owners thinking of enjoying this year's Australia Day Lotterywest Skyworks from the water have been told to plan their trip and make safety the priority.
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| 21/01/2009 |
Peak period taxi trial extended
A 12-month trial into peak period taxis in Perth has been extended to March 31 to allow the results of the trial to be fully evaluated.
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| 20/01/2009 |
Speeding skippers told to slow down
Skippers in the Pilbara are being told to slow down and make safety their priority when they are on the water.
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| 16/01/2009 |
Skippers get special advice for Australia Day Skyworks
A new guide promoting safety is now available to skippers heading out on the water to watch this year’s Australia Day Lotterywest Skyworks.
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| 02/01/2009 |
Safety advice delivered to skippers at the launch ramp this summer
Boat launching ramps from Kwinana to Safety Bay will be the focus of a campaign to highlight safety on the water next weekend.
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