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Wheatbelt community groups get funding boost
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The Western Australia Government has awarded nearly $18,000 in funding to three Wheatbelt projects aimed at improving the management and recycling of waste.
Lions Club raises funds for airstrip lights
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The Lions Club of Hyden says new runway lights at the local airstrip will make it easier for the Royal Flying Doctor Service to access the town.
Lack of rain crippling wheatbelt region
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State Agriculture Minister Terry Redman says the state's grain sector is losing $250 million a week because of a lack of rainfall.
Rain patchy in wheatbelt
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There has been widespread rain across much of the state but farmers in the wheatbelt are still anxiously awaiting decent falls.
Wheatbelt groups share in waste funds
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More than $17,000 in grant money has been awarded to three wheatbelt communities to improve the management and recycling of waste.
Newmont happy with Boddington recognition
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Newmont Gold says it is honoured to have been recognised at this year's Diggers and Dealers forum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Councils cry foul over doctor burden
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Local governments are calling on the federal and state governments to do more for health services in Western Australia's regions.
WAFF pleased to see agriculture on election agenda
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The WA Farmers Federation (WAFF) has welcomed the inclusion of agriculture into the election campaign.
Late start to flu season
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The WA Health Department is hoping the late start to the flu season will mean there will be fewer cases of swine flu this year.
WAFF backs drought committee
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The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) has welcomed a decision to establish a committee to support producers in what looks to be a below average year.
WA Nats distancing themselves from federal party
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West Australian Nationals candidates have signalled that, if they are elected, they will act independently from their Federal colleagues.
Producers consider sheep over cattle
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Great southern cattle farmers say they are considering a move to farming sheep as the price of beef stagnates.
Stock targeted by thieves
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Police investigating the theft of large numbers of sheep in the Wheatbelt are appealing for public help.
Regional cabinet sitting in Merredin
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The Premier Colin Barnett and his ministers are in Merredin today for the first regional cabinet sitting of 2010.
Union backs boosted district allowance payments
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The Community and Public Sector Union has welcomed an increase in district allowance payments for regional employees across Western Australia.
Gold mine sees town 'reborn'
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The Western Australian Government has described the revival of a century-old gold mine in the wheatbelt as a rebirth for the local community.
People arrested in separate disturbances
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Police have made a number arrests after disturbances in the south west and near Mandurah.
Nationals' candidate claims independence
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The Nationals' candidate for the federal seat of O'Connor says standing as an independent National in Federal Parliament will give him greater influence to push for policies which benefit Western Australia's regions.
New study into Aboriginal health
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Researchers in WA are trying to determine why most health and social services have failed to significantly improve the health and well being of Aboriginal people.
Man to front court accused of arson attack
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A 44-year-old man is due to face the Perth Magistrates Court today, charged over an alleged arson attack on a home in Pingelly on Tuesday night.
Aphids attack canola crops
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Canola crops in parts of the upper Great Southern are suffering from an infestation of aphids.
Denmark hopes to ring fence its charm
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Denmark hopes to ring fence its village charm
Revolutionary plan to cap Denmark's growth
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The South Coast town of Denmark is considering capping its population to maintain its small-town atmosphere.
Greens call for action against dieback
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Greens Senator Rachel Siewert says not enough is being done to tackle the plant disease dieback on Western Australia's south coast.
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