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30 June 2009 Royalties for Region - Successful projects Round 1 2009
Regional Development Minister, Hon Brendon Grylls MLA today announced 23 projects are to be funded by the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Grant Scheme.
The inaugural round of the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Grant Scheme was well subscribed with 81 applications received.
Minister Grylls said “it is very pleasing to see a positive response to the first round of the Royalties for Regions with funding applications from a broad range of community, government and business groups. The successful projects are in line with the Royalty for Regions objectives:
• Increasing capacity for local strategic planning and decision-making
• Retain and build the benefits of regional communities
• Promote relevant and accessible local services
• Assist communities to plan for the sustainable economic and social future
• Enable communities to expand social and economic opportunities, and
• Assist regional communities to prosper through increased employment opportunities, business and industry developments, and improved local services”.
Successful Applicants More information on Royalties for Region
26 May 2009 Kalgoorlie-Boulder to host SEGRA 2009 "Exploring New Frontiers"
In a first for Western Australia, the 13th Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) conference, SEGRA 2009 “Exploring New Frontiers”, will be held in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, on 27-29 October 2009 and is expected to attract up to 300 participants.
“SEGRA is the only national forum for regional development professionals, policy-makers and academics to get together, share experiences and ideas, and to send a message to governments that regions can’t be ignored.” Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor Ron Yurjevich said.
The Goldfields Esperance Development Commission and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder worked closely to win the bid to host the conference and the GEDC is now encouraging regional stakeholders to register.
Application forms and more information can be obtained by contacting Jessica Shelton +61 7 321 000 21 or visiting the SEGRA website www.segra.com.au/SEGRA
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