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WA Government misses the point on climate

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THE CLIMATE COUNCIL warns the Western Australian Government is risking the WA environment as it strips its environmental watchdog of the power to consider the climate impacts of new projects.   Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: “The WA Environment Minister’s claim that climate impacts of mining and other projects could be examined at a … Continued

Government of Western Australia media statement – Premier Roger Cook/Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti/Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia

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Prize money of $1 million for new ‘Golden Saddle’ slot race Investment will boost Goldfields tourism and ensure the future of Provincial racing Biggest regional slot race in nation to increase appeal of the Kalgoorlie Race Round Tourism and horse racing operators in the Goldfields will benefit from a $1.5 million Cook Government commitment to … Continued

WA inches closer to Housing Accord target

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9 September 2024 New industry forecasts released by Master Builders Australia show Western Australia has inched closer to meeting its Housing Accord target. Five months after the first forecasts covering the full five-year Accord period, WA is projected to decrease its housing shortfall from 15,420 to just 5,912 homes. From 1 July 2024 until 30 … Continued

Call on Cook government to ban fracking in the Kimberley before it’s turned into a Texan oil and gas field

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Black Mountain Energy ‘Valhalla’ project released for 8 weeks public comment by EPA Monday 12th of August 2024 Just days after the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water received close to 3000 submissions opposing a Texan company’s proposal to frack the Kimberley, the WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released the proposal … Continued

Call on Cook government to ban fracking in the Kimberley before it’s turned into a Texan oil and gas field

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Black Mountain Energy ‘Valhalla’ project released for 8 weeks public comment by EPA Monday 12th of August 2024 Just days after the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water received close to 3000 submissions opposing a Texan company’s proposal to frack the Kimberley, the WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released the proposal for 8 … Continued