Archived Local News

March 2024
- Mar 28, 2024 Live Export is Crucial to WA Mar 28, 2024
- Mar 27, 2024 Lang Coppin, Shire of East Pilbara Mar 27, 2024
- Mar 26, 2024 WA Deserves Better! Mar 26, 2024
- Mar 25, 2024 Services Australia Delays Mar 25, 2024
- Mar 20, 2024 Labor's absurd Biosecurity Protection Levy Mar 20, 2024
- Mar 19, 2024 The future of Australian agriculture is NOT in safe hands. Mar 19, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024 Tralee Cable - Inspirational Women of Durack Mar 7, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024 Catherine Milliner - Inspirational Women of Durack Mar 7, 2024
- Mar 6, 2024 Meegan Taylor - Inspirational Women of Durack Mar 6, 2024
- Mar 5, 2024 Pauline Bantock - Inspirational Women of Durack Mar 5, 2024
- Mar 1, 2024 Dee Van Beek - Inspirational Women of Durack Mar 1, 2024
February 2024
- Feb 29, 2024 May Doncon - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 29, 2024
- Feb 29, 2024 Durack Housing Shortages Feb 29, 2024
- Feb 28, 2024 Sophie Cooke - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 28, 2024
- Feb 27, 2024 Charlene Senior - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 27, 2024
- Feb 26, 2024 Leonie Noble - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 26, 2024
- Feb 26, 2024 Geraldton Emergency Rescue Helicopter request REJECTED Feb 26, 2024
- Feb 26, 2024 The Voice. Where is Labor's Plan B? Feb 26, 2024
- Feb 23, 2024 Sylvia Kelly - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 23, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024 Susan Grylls - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 22, 2024
- Feb 21, 2024 Cristelle Stott - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 21, 2024
- Feb 20, 2024 Debbie Dowden - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 20, 2024
- Feb 19, 2024 Sandy Dann - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 19, 2024
- Feb 16, 2024 Angelina Calver - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 16, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024 Tina Scott - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 15, 2024
- Feb 14, 2024 Sharni Foulkes - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 14, 2024
- Feb 13, 2024 Lara Sadowski -Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 13, 2024
- Feb 12, 2024 Karen Chappel AM - Inspirational Women of Durack Feb 12, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024 Durack Community Stars - Headspace, Morangup Progress Association and Gingin Aged Care Feb 6, 2024
January 2024
- Jan 12, 2024 Opinion Piece - PM missing on booze crisis Jan 12, 2024
November 2023
- Nov 29, 2023 Prime Minister, You Are In Government. Do Your Job! Nov 29, 2023
- Nov 29, 2023 A Distracted and Missing Prime Minister. Nov 29, 2023
- Nov 27, 2023 Labor has no plan to bring down the cost of living. Nov 27, 2023
- Nov 21, 2023 The End Of The Australian Dream. Labor Are Failing Young Australians. Nov 21, 2023
October 2023
- Oct 26, 2023 My latest Opinion Piece - The Voice Debate is Finally Over. Oct 26, 2023
- Oct 20, 2023 Protecting Indigenous Children Oct 20, 2023
- Oct 20, 2023 The Voice Debate is Over. Now What? Oct 20, 2023
- Oct 20, 2023 Hamas Terrorist Attacks on Israel Oct 20, 2023
- Oct 17, 2023 Australia's energy security under threat from the Labor Government Oct 17, 2023
- Oct 16, 2023 Labor - Why have you scrapped the Coalition Government's Stronger Communities Grant Programme?! Oct 16, 2023
- Oct 16, 2023 Labor's ideological crusade to ban Australia's Live Sheep Export Trade. Oct 16, 2023
September 2023
- Sep 20, 2023 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure funding programme Sep 20, 2023
- Sep 20, 2023 World Suicide Prevention Day Sep 20, 2023
- Sep 16, 2023 My Opinion Piece on the Voice to Parliament - 'Oh No Farnsy' Sep 16, 2023
- Sep 11, 2023 Hydrogen or Hoax? Sep 11, 2023
- Sep 11, 2023 Durack Agricultural Shows Sep 11, 2023
- Sep 11, 2023 Live Sheep Export Sep 11, 2023
- Sep 11, 2023 Black Spot Road Safety Programme. Sep 11, 2023
- Sep 8, 2023 Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Speech Sep 8, 2023
- Sep 1, 2023 My Opinion Piece on The Voice - what kind of investment, Treasurer? Sep 1, 2023
August 2023
- Aug 9, 2023 Question to the Prime Minister on a Treaty and the Voice Aug 9, 2023
- Aug 4, 2023 My Opinion Piece on The Voice to Parliament Aug 4, 2023
- Aug 3, 2023 Question to the Minister for Indigenous Australians Aug 3, 2023
- Aug 3, 2023 Coorow Primary School Aug 3, 2023
- Aug 1, 2023 Durack Schools' Parliament House Visit Aug 1, 2023
- Aug 1, 2023 Cashless Debit Card Abolition Aug 1, 2023
July 2023
- Jul 24, 2023 Labor Looking After Their Own Once Again With Mobile Black Spot Program, Round 6 Jul 24, 2023
- Jul 5, 2023 The Growing Regions Fund Jul 5, 2023
- Jul 4, 2023 The House of Representatives My First Speech Competition Jul 4, 2023
June 2023
- Jun 22, 2023 Federal and State Labor Governments attack on our WA Farmers Jun 22, 2023
- Jun 20, 2023 Australian Space Agency funding cuts by Labor Jun 20, 2023
- Jun 20, 2023 headspace Karratha and Hedland Jun 20, 2023
- Jun 16, 2023 Carbon Farming Outreach Program Jun 16, 2023
- Jun 14, 2023 Industrial Relations reforms - Labor's Same Job Same Pay legislation Jun 14, 2023
- Jun 14, 2023 Port Hedland, our nation's economic powerhouse Jun 14, 2023
- Jun 1, 2023 The Voice to Parliament referendum. Jun 1, 2023
May 2023
- May 31, 2023 Tanami Road Delays May 31, 2023
- May 23, 2023 East Kimberley Community Safety May 23, 2023
- May 11, 2023 Budget 2023 - Labor’s economically reckless plan May 11, 2023
- May 10, 2023 Budget 2023 - Question to the Prime Minister May 10, 2023
- May 4, 2023 Community child care fund – Establishing child care in limited supply areas May 4, 2023
April 2023
- Apr 20, 2023 Black Spot Roads Funding to Save Lives in Durack Apr 20, 2023
- Apr 6, 2023 Parliament and Civics Education Rebate Available Apr 6, 2023
March 2023
- Mar 31, 2023 Live Music Australia Grant Program now open Mar 31, 2023
- Mar 28, 2023 Speech - Jurien Bay Boat Harbour Mar 28, 2023
- Mar 23, 2023 Speech - Exmouth Housing Shortages And Ningaloo Total Solar Eclipse Mar 23, 2023
- Mar 9, 2023 Speech - Live Export Ban Mar 9, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023 Speech - Kimberley Floods Mar 8, 2023
February 2023
- Feb 21, 2023 Regional connectivity and mobile black spot - Program rounds now available Feb 21, 2023
- Feb 21, 2023 Lumsden point Infrastructure Funding - A Coalition commitment Feb 21, 2023
- Feb 16, 2023 Op Ed - Forget the 'Vibe' of the Voice, it's the Details That Really Matter Feb 16, 2023
- Feb 9, 2023 Stronger Communities Programme Round 8 - Expressions of Interest Now Open in Durack Feb 9, 2023
- Feb 9, 2023 Letter to the Prime Minister regarding juvenile crime in Durack Feb 9, 2023
- Feb 8, 2023 The Visions of Australia Program Now Open Feb 8, 2023
January 2023
- Jan 20, 2023 Critical Minerals Development Program Jan 20, 2023
- Jan 16, 2023 Naidoc Local Grants Opportunity Jan 16, 2023
December 2022
- Dec 20, 2022 Safe and Together Communities Grant Program Dec 20, 2022
- Dec 17, 2022 Op Ed - Labor's Energy Relief Price Plan Dec 17, 2022
- Dec 2, 2022 Pension Work Bonus Policy Dec 2, 2022
November 2022
- Nov 22, 2022 Raise Our Voices in Parliament Nov 22, 2022
- Nov 15, 2022 Extension And Adoption Of Drought Resilience Farming Practises Grants Nov 15, 2022
- Nov 9, 2022 Aged Care registered nurses payment Nov 9, 2022
- Nov 8, 2022 ABC's Capital Hill Nov 8, 2022
October 2022
- Oct 27, 2022 Op Ed - Has The Prime Minister Forgotten Regional WA Already? Oct 27, 2022
- Oct 27, 2022 "If the climate war is over, has the energy war just begun?" Oct 27, 2022
- Oct 25, 2022 Inquiry into co-investment in multi carrier Regional mobile infrastructure Oct 25, 2022
- Oct 21, 2022 Live Music Australia Grant Program Open Oct 21, 2022
- Oct 18, 2022 Albanese Government all talk and no action on regional communications Oct 18, 2022
- Oct 17, 2022 Closure of the Alma Beard Medical Centre Oct 17, 2022
September 2022
- Sep 25, 2022 Festivals australia arts grant opportunity Sep 25, 2022
- Sep 23, 2022 Condolence Speech for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Sep 23, 2022
- Sep 8, 2022 Men’s Shed Grants Now Open Sep 8, 2022
August 2022
- Aug 23, 2022 Volunteer Grants Program Open Aug 23, 2022
- Aug 6, 2022 Opinion Piece: Nuclear could make WA an emissions reduction leader. Aug 6, 2022
May 2022
- May 20, 2022 Op-Ed Geraldton Guardian May 20, 2022
- May 11, 2022 Op Ed - North West papers. May 11, 2022
- May 10, 2022 Boost to mental health services in Durack May 10, 2022
- May 10, 2022 Telecommunications boost for Durack May 10, 2022
- May 9, 2022 Supporting Local News and Jobs in Durack May 9, 2022
- May 9, 2022 Funding Boost for Jurien Bay RSL Memorial and Community Centre May 9, 2022
- May 6, 2022 Backing a Mountain Bike Park in Bindoon May 6, 2022
- May 4, 2022 Funding extended for Pilbara Universities Centre May 4, 2022
- May 4, 2022 $15 Million to Support Natural Disaster Resilience in Durack May 4, 2022
- May 3, 2022 New Regional University Centre for the Kimberley region May 3, 2022
April 2022
- Apr 21, 2022 Hub Grants to Turbocharge Australia’s Clean Hydrogen Industry in the Pilbara Apr 21, 2022
- Apr 20, 2022 New Regional University Centre for the Wheatbelt region Apr 20, 2022
- Apr 16, 2022 Work Begins on More Pilbara Investment Apr 16, 2022
- Apr 8, 2022 Building Business in Durack’s North Apr 8, 2022
- Apr 7, 2022 More Road Safety Investment in Durack Apr 7, 2022
- Apr 6, 2022 Growing the team at Radio MAMA Apr 6, 2022
- Apr 6, 2022 Mobile Worker Accommodation Rolls Out for Seroja Recovery Apr 6, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022 Durack Shires To Benefit from Another Cash Boost Apr 5, 2022
- Apr 4, 2022 More Industry and Economic Diversification for the Mid West Apr 4, 2022
- Apr 1, 2022 Our Plan for A Stronger Durack Future Apr 1, 2022
March 2022
- Mar 30, 2022 East Kimberley Designated Area Migration Agreement, advancing North-West Australia Mar 30, 2022
- Mar 30, 2022 Employment opportunities abound with new Pilbara Designated Area Migration Agreement Mar 30, 2022
- Mar 29, 2022 Durack gets major funding boost for NBN fixed wireless services Mar 29, 2022
- Mar 28, 2022 Federal Budget Delivering Better Infrastructure for Durack Mar 28, 2022
- Mar 28, 2022 Securing Essential Supplies for Durack’s Remote Communities Mar 28, 2022
- Mar 25, 2022 Durack recipients of the Surf Life Saving Australia’s Beach Safety Equipment Fund Mar 25, 2022
- Mar 23, 2022 Aussie rock lobster exports get a boost Mar 23, 2022
- Mar 23, 2022 Faster and Safer Freight Delivery for Durack’s Big Rigs Mar 23, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022 Major Boost to Create Safer Durack Communities Mar 9, 2022
February 2022
- Feb 23, 2022 A Durack Celebration for the Queen's Jubilee Feb 23, 2022
- Feb 7, 2022 Durack benefits from new reinsurance pool Feb 7, 2022
- Feb 3, 2022 Going for growth in the fertiliser industry Feb 3, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022 Rare earth project a gem for regional WA Feb 2, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022 Government Awards Major Project Status to WA Urea Fertiliser Feb 2, 2022
January 2022
- Jan 28, 2022 A Dose of Good Health for Durack Jan 28, 2022
- Jan 21, 2022 Priority Projects Kickstart the year in Durack Jan 21, 2022
December 2021
- Dec 22, 2021 Temporary Accommodation for Workers Program Announced Dec 22, 2021
- Dec 21, 2021 Another year of Mining Muscle in Durack Dec 21, 2021
- Dec 14, 2021 $250 Million Available for Projects in Durack Dec 14, 2021
- Dec 9, 2021 More Connectivity Opportunities for Durack Dec 9, 2021
- Dec 3, 2021 New Hydrogen Clusters to Boost Job Opportunities for Durack Dec 3, 2021
November 2021
- Nov 11, 2021 Remembrance Day Thursday 11 November 2021 Nov 11, 2021
- Nov 10, 2021 Home Repair Grants for Seroja recovery Nov 10, 2021
- Nov 4, 2021 Seeding Northern Development in Durack Nov 4, 2021
October 2021
- Oct 27, 2021 Heritage Grants for Seroja Repair Oct 27, 2021
- Oct 26, 2021 More Assistance for Cyclone Seroja impacted businesses Oct 26, 2021
- Oct 22, 2021 Stronger Communities Funding Round 7 opens in Durack Oct 22, 2021
- Oct 8, 2021 Building Better Regions in Durack Oct 8, 2021
- Oct 6, 2021 South-West WA Drought Hub to Broaden its Focus Oct 6, 2021
September 2021
- Sep 29, 2021 Durack Moderna Vaccination Pharmacy List - End of Sept 2021. Sep 29, 2021
- Sep 22, 2021 OpEd - Midwest Times - Look through the periscope and see the real picture Sep 22, 2021
- Sep 8, 2021 Broome Radar Upgrade Supports Durack Community and Industry Sep 8, 2021
August 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 Disaster Assistance for Upper Gascoyne and Murchison Shires Aug 30, 2021
- Aug 19, 2021 Federal Government works to solve Ag Workers Grain Harvest Shortage Aug 19, 2021
- Aug 17, 2021 'Light needed for path out' The West Australian Newspaper, Opinion Piece Tues 17th Aug Aug 17, 2021
- Aug 5, 2021 OpEd - Determination and teamwork needed to help us beat COVID Aug 5, 2021
- Aug 3, 2021 More vital funding for Durack airstrips Aug 3, 2021
July 2021
- Jul 30, 2021 Boosting Mobile Coverage in Durack Jul 30, 2021
- Jul 30, 2021 Missing the ‘power’ point. Jul 30, 2021
- Jul 29, 2021 Record Financial Assistance for Seroja Recovery Jul 29, 2021
- Jul 28, 2021 Microgrid Muscle for Durack Jul 28, 2021
- Jul 27, 2021 More funding for headspace in Durack Jul 27, 2021
- Jul 22, 2021 Durack child care gets a boost Jul 22, 2021
June 2021
- Jun 30, 2021 Photography, painting and poetry in Durack Jun 30, 2021
- Jun 29, 2021 Major Project Status to Durack Potash Project Jun 29, 2021
- Jun 23, 2021 More safe places for women and children in Durack Jun 23, 2021
- Jun 22, 2021 Cheers to Cheaper Power for Durack Hotels Jun 22, 2021
- Jun 4, 2021 2021 Powering Communities Grants Program Jun 4, 2021
- Jun 1, 2021 Safety First in Durack Jun 1, 2021
May 2021
- May 26, 2021 Stronger Communities for a Stronger Durack May 26, 2021
- May 20, 2021 Increased Assistance for Cyclone Seroja Clean-Up May 20, 2021
- May 13, 2021 Many Budget Benefits for Durack May 13, 2021
- May 5, 2021 Driving the Durack Economy May 5, 2021
- May 4, 2021 Improved digital connectivity for Durack May 4, 2021
- May 4, 2021 Funding Takes Flight for Remote Airstrip Upgrades May 4, 2021
April 2021
- Apr 16, 2021 A Big Win for WA Agriculture Apr 16, 2021
- Apr 16, 2021 Australian Government assistance Extended for Tropical Cyclone Seroja Apr 16, 2021
- Apr 15, 2021 Disaster Assistance available in the wake ofTropical Cyclone Seroja Apr 15, 2021
- Apr 12, 2021 Defence Logistic and Supply Assistance on the way Apr 12, 2021
March 2021
- Mar 24, 2021 Investing in Durack’s smart farmers Mar 24, 2021
- Mar 24, 2021 Interview with Neil Mitchell Radio 3AW– 24 March 2021. Do we have to trial a quota system to get more women into the parliament? Mar 24, 2021
- Mar 23, 2021 Interview ABC TV 'Capital Hill'with Jane Norman.Conduct in Parliament, Women’s safety, Liberal Party, Quotas, Gender Equality Mar 23, 2021
- Mar 23, 2021 Interview Afternoon Agenda, Sky News, Kieran Gilbert. What's your thinking when it comes to quotas now for female representation? Mar 23, 2021
- Mar 19, 2021 ‘Men hold the key to Women’s Safety’. The Australian Newspaper 19/3/2021 Mar 19, 2021
- Mar 17, 2021 Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins in Durack next week. Mar 17, 2021
- Mar 6, 2021 A Birdie in Broome with a World Class View Mar 6, 2021
- Mar 3, 2021 A Win for Durack Education Mar 3, 2021
February 2021
- Feb 24, 2021 Opinion Piece – Strong PM steers the ship Feb 24, 2021
- Feb 18, 2021 2021–22 Commemorative Grants Open to Durack Applicants Feb 18, 2021
- Feb 16, 2021 Call for new Local Drug Action Teams in Durack Feb 16, 2021
- Feb 10, 2021 Disaster Assistance for Durack Feb 10, 2021
January 2021
- Jan 21, 2021 Building Stronger Communities in Durack Jan 21, 2021
December 2020
- Dec 22, 2020 Preserving Durack’s Military History Dec 22, 2020
- Dec 16, 2020 Durack Councils and Community Organisations Called on to Apply for BBRF Grants Dec 16, 2020
- Dec 8, 2020 Extending battery back-up for regional phone towers in Durack Dec 8, 2020
- Dec 4, 2020 Christmas comes early for Durack Agricultural Shows and Field Days Dec 4, 2020
October 2020
- Oct 21, 2020 Men’s Sheds Grants Open Oct 21, 2020
- Oct 14, 2020 Boosting Investment Opportunities in Durack Oct 14, 2020
- Oct 7, 2020 Federal Budget 2020 to Drive Economic Growth in Durack Oct 7, 2020
- Oct 7, 2020 Infrastructure Investment Laying the Foundations for Durack's Economic Recovery Oct 7, 2020
- Oct 5, 2020 Options for backpackers to stay in WA Oct 5, 2020
- Oct 5, 2020 Morrison Government Invests in $1.1 billion in Transport Infrastructure Oct 5, 2020
- Oct 2, 2020 More than two million dollars for Kimberley Tourism Oct 2, 2020
August 2020
- Aug 26, 2020 Smart Farms Small Grants open for Big Impact Aug 26, 2020
- Aug 25, 2020 Salt and Potash Project a Boost for Durack Jobs Aug 25, 2020
- Aug 4, 2020 Applications now open for Durack Regional Connectivity Program Aug 4, 2020
June 2020
- Jun 25, 2020 Show of Support for COVID Impacted Durack Ag. Jun 25, 2020
- Jun 5, 2020 $7 Million boost for Durack from Building Better Regions Fund Jun 5, 2020
May 2020
- May 8, 2020 An excellent yield for Durack Ag Shows May 8, 2020
- May 8, 2020 Durack Show Society Grant Recipients 2020 May 8, 2020
April 2020
- Apr 21, 2020 Successful Durack Locations , Round 5 Mobile Black Spot Funding April 2020 Apr 21, 2020
- Apr 21, 2020 Best National Outcome for Mobile Coverage in Durack Apr 21, 2020
- Apr 16, 2020 West Coast Crays Get Wings Apr 16, 2020