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New data reveals surging demand for homelessness services in WA

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New analysis by Shelter WA reveals demand for homelessness services soaring as the housing crisis impacts people across the state. The analysis of newly released Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data finds 5,100 people every day are being helped by specialist homelessness services in WA. The figure has increased by 1,100, or 27.5%, in … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT*** Surging demand for homelessness services in WA

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***MEDIA ALERT*** Press conference: Surging demand for homelessness services in WA   New analysis by Shelter WA reveals demand for homelessness services is soaring as the housing crisis impacts people right across the state. In the first of a series of pre-budget asks, Shelter WA is calling on the State Government to boost funding for … Continued

Government of Western Australia media statement – Premier Roger Cook/ Treasurer Rita Saffioti/ Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael

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Cook Government provides support to nickel producers through royalty relief Nickel Financial Assistance Program to deliver a 50 per cent royalty rebate for 18-months, when prices are below $US20,000 per tonne, repayable over 24-months Program aims to protect local jobs, and ensure WA remains a battery metals powerhouse – despite headwinds currently being experienced by … Continued

Media statement responding to Dutton, Cook comments and Scarborough pipeline explosion

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Good morning,   The following statement is from Murujuga traditional custodian, Mardudhunera woman and recent Federal Court victor, Raelene Cooper, responding to comments yesterday from Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and WA Premier Roger Cook and the news late yesterday of a major incident affecting the Scarborough gas pipeline off the coast of Murujuga:   “Our … Continued

Papalia referred to Corruption and Crime Commission over creating ‘home invasion’ risk

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The Western Australian Corruption and Crime Commission is investigating claims that Police Minister Paul Papalia released maps to the media that WA Police say creates significant home invasion risks. Documents obtained under Freedom of Information show WA Police held concerns that the maps released by the minister in 2022 which showed the locations of where shooters … Continued

Billion dollar flood – fossil fuel polluters like Woodside should pay, not taxpayers

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The WA state government’s mid-term performance review has revealed that the January 2023 floods in the Kimberley will cost taxpayers over $869 million dollars[1]. The announcement comes on a 45C day in Fitzroy Crossing.  Broome-based conservation group Environs Kimberley is calling on the State and Federal governments to recoup the cost from fossil fuel companies who have … Continued

Government of Western Australia media statement – Premier Roger Cook and Minister for Lands John Carey

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Major civil, marine and landscaping works commence at iconic Ocean Reef Marina redevelopment, including Perth’s first coastal pool Preferred contractor announced as Georgiou Group Pty Ltd $107 million works contract to support more than 150 Western Australian jobs   The next stage of major works on the Ocean Reef Marina redevelopment, which include construction of … Continued