Tag: Karratha 6714
Economic stimulus could spark violence: Barnett
The West Australia Premier, Colin Barnett, has attacked the Federal Government's economic stimulus package saying it will cause problems in the state's indigenous communities.[MORE]
Man charged over shooting at rape accused's home
The relative of a two-year-old Kununurra girl, allegedly raped by a 12-year-old boy, has been charged with firing a rifle at the boy's home.[MORE]
Uranium storage fears unfounded: Switkowski
A federal government nuclear research body says fears Australia could be forced to accept nuclear waste from countries which import its uranium are unfounded.[MORE]
Uranium mining 'will benefit WA for years'
The Western Australian Chamber of Minerals and Energy says the state will benefit from uranium mining for many years.[MORE]
Japan recession tipped to boost investment in Aust resources
A mining exploration lobby group predicts Japan's recession will result in a boost in Japanese investment in Australian resource exploration.[MORE]
Farmer predicts GM canola trials next year
A central wheatbelt farmer is predicting the Western Australian Government will start trials of genetically modified (GM) canola crops in the new year.[MORE]
Greens question uranium mine viability
The Western Australian Greens have questioned whether it would be economically viable to begin uranium mining in the current economic climate.[MORE]
Kimberley to get Royalties for Regions funding
The Kimberley can expect an announcement on local Royalties for Regions grants within weeks.[MORE]
Govt scheme to boost Kimberley Indigenous jobs
Kimberley residents will have a chance to access more than 500 jobs created by the Federal Government to increase Indigenous employment levels in Western Australia.[MORE]
Backflip on AWAs 'bad news' for mine workers
The union movement says the Federal Government's backflip on Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) is bad news for Western Australia's mining industry workers.[MORE]
ACCC quizzed about fertiliser findings
Australia's consumer watchdog will be forced to explain its findings on fertiliser prices to a Senate committee in Canberra today.[MORE]
Alcohol ban support services adequate: Jacobs
The Minister for Mental Health says he is confident there are enough support services at Oombulgurri to deal with the effects of the liquor ban introduced last weekend.[MORE]
Bishop calls for more consultation on gas hub
The Catholic Bishop of Broome has asked the Premier, Colin Barnett, for a "stay of execution" over a proposed gas processing hub on the Dampier Peninsula. [MORE]
No need to panic: FMG
The head of the Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), Andrew Forrest, says the drop in demand for Australian resources is no cause for alarm.[MORE]
Kimberley gas development essential: Barnett
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett says the global economic crisis reaffirms the need for industrial development in the Kimberley, in the state's north.[MORE]
Indoor smoke ban planned for WA jails
Prison authorities are planning to ban smoking inside all Western Australian prisons by the middle of next year.[MORE]
$100m sought to address Kimberley youth suicide
The state and federal governments are being urged to invest $100 million in health programs in the Fitzroy Valley to address high levels of youth suicide and incarceration.[MORE]
Air charter firms aid in alcohol smuggling fight
Air charter companies have joined in police efforts to prevent alcohol being smuggled into the Oombulgurri community.[MORE]
Livestock industry developing long haulage code of conduct
Western Australia's livestock industry is developing its own code of conduct for the long haulage transport of live animals.[MORE]
WA in strong economic position: business chamber
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry says Western Australia remains in a strong economic position, despite the impact the global economy is having on mining and resource companies.[MORE]
Urgent action needed to save regional childcare centres: Labor
The State Opposition fears many ABC Learning child care centres in regional areas of Western Australia will close due to a lack of operators willing to buy them.[MORE]
Cane toad captured in WA's Pilbara
Authorities have confirmed a live cane toad has been captured in Western Australia's Pilbara.[MORE]
Broome 'ready' for extra flights
The Kimberley's peak tourism body believes Broome can cope with an increase in tourists if direct international flights are introduced.[MORE]
Mining contractor revises growth forecast
Delays in mining projects, caused by the economic downturn, have forced mining contractor Macmahon to revise its annual growth forecast for the 2008-2009 financial year.[MORE]
Businesses urged to plan ahead amidst financial crisis
The Karratha Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging local businesses to plan ahead, given the effect of the global financial crisis on mining companies.[MORE]
