2009-Nov-18: EXPANDED TOURISM PRECINCT BOUNDARIES UNVEILED - Commerce Minister Troy Buswell today revealed expanded boundaries for the Perth Tourism Precinct, which include significant areas of Subiaco, Mt Lawley, East Perth, West Perth, North Perth, South Perth and Victoria Park. Mr Buswell said regulations to expand the boundaries would be tabled before State Parliament rose this year. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Nov-17: VALE JACK SUE, Z-FORCE - Premier Colin Barnett, on behalf of the WA State Government, extends his sympathy to the family of Jack Sue of Z-Force. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Nov-16: ACTION PLAN BOOSTS SERVICES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN KUNUNURRA - Vulnerable children and young people in Kununurra will benefit from a comprehensive plan to keep them off the streets at night. Child Protection Minister Robyn McSweeney today announced the five-point plan designed to protect children and young people affected by long-standing social issues in Kununurra. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Nov-13: RESPONSE TO A JOINT PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE CONSERVATION COUNCIL AND THE WA WILDERNESS SOCIETY - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore today described green groups calling for the closure of Western Australia's rock lobster industry as irresponsible and ignorant. Mr Moore was responding to a joint press release issued by the Conservation Council and the WA Wilderness Society which claimed the lobster fishery, valued at up to $400million a year, had collapsed and should be immediately closed. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Nov-10: WORK TO BEGIN IN TWO MONTHS ON SPEARWOOD SEWERAGE PROJECT - The State Government will call tenders from Tuesday, November 17, 2009 to begin works on infill sewerage at Spearwood. Water Minister Graham Jacobs said the call for tender was possible after the Water Corporation rescheduled funding from its existing budget. The Minister said actual works would commence within two months. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Nov-9: RELEASE OF REPORT INTO ST JOHN AMBULANCE SERVICE MEDIA CONFERENCE - The State Government will provide an immediate funding injection of $1.028million to the St John Ambulance Service WA (SJA) in response to the recommendations of the independent inquiry into the safety and quality of SJA's clinical practices. Health Minister Kim Hames said the funding would provide for the service's immediate needs as identified in the inquiry report. Dr Simon Towler responds to questions. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Nov-3: WATER MINISTER RULES OUT DAMS ON THE DENMARK AND STYX RIVERS - Water Minister Graham Jacobs said today that the damming of the Denmark and Styx rivers would not be explored any further as part of the Water Corporation's drinking water source plans for the lower Great Southern region. Dr Jacobs said Bow River would remain under consideration, along with seawater desalination and a groundwater replenishment scheme based on Marbellup Brook. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Nov-3: AMENDMENTS TO CLOSE WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD LOOPHOLES - Child Protection Minister Robyn McSweeney today announced amendments to the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 that aimed to close current loopholes related to Working with Children Cards. The amendments would strengthen the current Act and seek to exclude people with criminal histories that indicate they may harm a child, from starting or continuing child-related work, regardless if it is paid or voluntary. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-19: WORK TO BEGIN ON BUNBURY TIMBER JETTY, BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 - Local Government Minister John Castrilli today announced funding for the Bunbury Timber Jetty will be de-coupled from the Bunbury Waterfront project, paving the way for work to commence on the heritage structure within the next few months. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-19: BUNBURY PORT ACCESS ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON TRACK, BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 - Transport Minister Simon O'Brien said today that construction on Stage 1 of the Bunbury Port Access Road project was running on time and on budget. Speaking in Bunbury, where the Minister was attending Regional Cabinet, Mr O'Brien said the $40.9million project was scheduled for completion by Christmas. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-18: NEW DISCOVERY POOL AT DOLPHIN DISCOVERY CENTRE, BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 - Visitors to Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre can now experience a new up close and personal encounter with marine life. Tourism Minister Liz Constable unveiled the centre's latest attraction - the 'Discovery Pool'. Visiting the centre today, Dr Constable said the new pool demonstrated some of the great marine diversity available in the region. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-19: POST-CABINET PART 1 MEDIA CONFERENCE, BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 - Premier Colin Barnett, Minister Brendon Grylls, Minister Christian Porter, Minister Terry Redman and Minister John Castrilli. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-19: POST-CABINET PART 2 (Q&A) MEDIA CONFERENCE, BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 - Premier Colin Barnett, Minister Brendon Grylls, Minister Christian Porter, Minister Terry Redman and Minister John Castrilli. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-19: POST-CABINET DOORSTOP, BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET - The Minister for Regional Development Brendon Grylls comments on a range of topics including BHP-Billiton, Ravensthorpe, reliable power, future fund, Fitzgerald National Park, Galaxy and the Bunbury jetty. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-19: BUNBURY SCHOOLS TO CHOOSE RESPECT BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 - A highly successful initiative that has seen a significant improvement in student behaviour at Carey Park Primary School will be implemented in other schools across Bunbury. The 'Choose Respect' initiative, which was introduced to Carey Park two years ago, uses a code of behaviour to develop and maintain a culture of respect. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-19: $750,000 TO THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 - Premier Colin Barnett, Minister Kim Hames and Minister John Castrilli present a cheque of $750,000 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-20: BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 DOORSTOP - Premier Colin Barnett comments on a range of topics including BHP, Ravensthorpe nickel mine, Fitzgerald National Park, road access, West Atlas oil rig, stolen handguns, bikie gangs, organised crime, Forest Commission jobs, asylum seekers, Indonesia, immigration processes, Multiple Sclerosis respite accomodation, Bunbury regional roads, and old growth forests. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-20: NEW $27.3million MANEA SENIOR COLLEGE - Education Minister Liz Constable officially opened Bunbury’s new $27.3million Manea Senior College. The college opened its doors to 152 Year 11 students in February and will offer Year 12 courses from 2010. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-20: FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHES SOUTH-WEST'S LONG-TERM PLANNING DIRECTION - Planning Minister John Day today released a broad planning framework to guide the South-West region’s development over the next 20 years. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-20: NEW GRANTS MONEY FOR REGIONAL COMMUNITIES - Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls has officially announced the latest round of the State Government's Royalties for Regions Regional Grants Scheme which will see individuals and organisations throughout regional Western Australia share in up to $45 million. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-18: UPDATED MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE BLUE SWIMMER CRAB FISHERIES OF COCKBURN SOUND AND PEEL HARVEY ESTUARY - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore today announced the reopening of Cockburn Sound to commercial and recreational crab fishers from December 15 following a three-year closure. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Oct-14: REPORT OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL'S EXAMINATION OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAMS - The Minister for Mental Health Graham Jacobs has welcomed the report of the Auditor General's examination of Community Mental Health Teams, which was tabled in Parliament today. WA Health operates community mental health teams in 39 sites across the State. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-13: ARSONISTS TO FACE LIFE IMPRISONMENT UNDER NEW LEGISLATION - Attorney General Christian Porter announces that arsonists could face up to life imprisonment under sweeping new laws to be introduced today in State Parliament by the Liberal-National Government. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-13: USE OF TASERS - Police Minister Rob Johnson responds to questions regarding guidelines for the use of tasers by police officers. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-12: TOUGH NEW RESTRICTIONS ON WEAPONS - Police Minister Rob Johnson has flagged tough new restrictions on the sale and supply of controlled weapons to minors as part of an overall State Government strategy to improve safety in and around entertainment precincts in Western Australia. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-12: RETAIL SHOPPING HOURS - Minister for Commerce Troy Buswell discusses whether the ALP will support reform of retail trading hours. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Oct-14: SPORT AND RECREATION PROGRAMS TO DIVERT KIDS FROM NORTHBRIDGE - Minister for Sport and Recreation Terry Waldron announced sport and recreation programs to divert kids from Northbridge. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-14: NEW RFDS JET READY FOR TAKE-OFF - The State Government has agreed to underwrite a new medical jet service for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) for the next three years, with $3million funding from Royalties for Regions. Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the medical jet was in addition to three new RFDS turboprop aircraft previously announced by the State Government when it boosted funding to RFDS by an extra $29.9million from the Royalties for Regions Fund. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-7: NGALA'S ONLINE SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS, WA TELECENTRES EXPANDED - Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls announces Ngala's online services to support families in rural and remote areas. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-12: PHOTO GALLERY UPDATED - Hon John Day MLA - WA Cultural Achievement Awards, Mirrabooka Bus Station Redevelopment, DAP Discussion Paper, Situate Sculpture Competition, Cape Peron Marina Announcement, ScreenWest 50 Years of TV, Red Dog

2009-Oct-8: BUSINESS WOMEN'S AWARDS 2009 - Women's Interests Minister Robyn McSweeney [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-7: PHOTO GALLERY - Hon Colin Barnett MLA - Camden Sound Marine Park, Whales

2009-Oct-3: INTERVIEW: WA PREMIER ON CAMDEN SOUND MARINE PARK AND OTHER ITEMS - Hon Colin Barnett discusses the new Camden Sound Marine Park, Woodside, James Price Point and Aboriginal communities. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-3: CAMDEN SOUND MARINE PARK DETAILS - Premier Colin Barnett and Environment Minister Donna Faragher announced details of the Camden Sound Marine Park for the protection and management of the humpback whale population at the new Camden Sound Marine Park. A key nursery of the world's largest humpback whale population is to be protected and managed as a marine park. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-3: FLYOVER: CAMDEN SOUND MARINE PARK - Includes humpback whales. Video courtesy of the Department of Environment and Conservation. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Oct-7: PHOTO GALLERY - Hon Donna Faragher MLC - Camden Sound Marine Park, Whales

2009-Oct-2: GESB CEO SALARY, GESB BOARD SALARY INCREASE, NEW ZEALAND TRIP FOR 15 GESB EXECUTIVES, GESB DEMUTUALISATION PROCESS - The Treasurer discussed executive salary increases for the GESB CEO and Board, the New Zealand trip for 15 GESB executives and the GESB demutualisation process. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-29: GESB CEO SALARY, WA GST SHARE, AGED PENSIONERS RENTS - The Treasurer discussed the reported executive salary increase for the GESB CEO, the WA share of GST payments to the States and the WA Government's public housing moratorium on rent increases for 12 months to September 2010 for aged pensioners residing in public housing accommodation. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-28: CORAL BAY AGREEMENT TO BOOST WORKERS ACCOMMODATION - An agreement between the State Government and the Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation in the Gascoyne Region of WA has provided Coral Bay with the land needed to build new accommodation for workers and business owners in the small coastal tourist town of Coral Bay. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-24: THE SCIENCE: WEST COAST ROCK LOBSTER FISHERY - Dr Simon De Lestang presents the research findings on the West Coast Rock Lobster Fishery. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-24: MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEST COAST ROCK LOBSTER FISHERY 2009-2010 - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore has announced new management arrangements for the commercial West Coast Rock Lobster Fishery for the 2009-10 fishing season. The arrangements include reductions in pot usage, restrictions on days when fishing is allowed and minimum and maximum size changes, and are intended to achieve an overall catch of 5,500 tonnes. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-24: QUESTIONS: MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEST COAST ROCK LOBSTER FISHERY 2009-2010 - Questions and Answer Session by Minister Norman Moore and Dr Simon de Lestang about the West Coast Rock Lobster Fishery. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-23: 34 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED, BELMONT CITY COLLEGE - Schools granted more freedom - Education Minister Dr Liz Constable visited Belmont City College to announce the first 34 schools to become Independent Public Schools. The Minister met with students and staff from the school. Principal Janette Gee said she was excited about what her school community could achieve as an Independent Public School. Dr Constable said schools had been waiting for this opportunity. It will mean greater responsibility for principals and flexibility in their recruitment of teachers and other school staff. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-23: WA FARMERS LEADING THE WORLD - Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said new analysis has shown that West Australian farmers lead the nation in running profitable farming businesses with the least amount of government assistance. [ Research Finding ]

2009-Sep-21: LNG AND THE KIMBERLEY MEDIA PRESENTATION - Premier Colin Barnett [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-21: LNG AND THE KIMBERLEY MEDIA PRESENTATION - Minister Norman Moore [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-17: UPPER HOUSE NOT SITTING DOORSTOP - Minister Norman Moore [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-17: UNIONS FIGHTING FOR MEMBERS DOORSTOP - Minister Norman Moore [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-17: CHILDREN LEFT IN CARS AT BURSWOOD CASINO - Child Protection and Community Services Minister Robyn McSweeney expresses her concern about figures showing that children are being left in cars at Burswood Casino while their carers gamble. The Minister says she will sit down with Burswood Casino management to discuss the strategies it has in place to deal with the issue. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-16: VISIT TO INDIA, BRIEF MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - Hon Brendon Grylls, Minister for Regional Development; Lands discusses his recent visit to India where he conveyed to industry leaders, government officials and bankers Western Australia's desire to expand the trade relationship with the subcontinent. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-16: DEMERSAL SCALEFISH PROTECTION PACKAGE AND FISHING RESTRICTIONS - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore today announced a modified package to manage Western Australia’s important recreational fishing sector after extensive talks with interested parties and industry players. In announcing the new plan, Mr Moore acknowledged the State Government had faced significant challenges in the management of at-risk demersal (bottom-dwelling) species such as dhufish and pink snapper off the West Coast region. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-14: NORTHBRIDGE CHILD CURFEW - Robyn McSweeney, the Minister for Child Protection and Community Services, discusses the Northbridge curfew and rebuts claims that the program - designed to protect children from an unsafe environment - is inherently racist. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-12: FISHERIES ALLEGATIONS INTERVIEW - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore is requiring a full investigation into allegations that about 400kg of fish used in Department of Fisheries research in Broome were later shipped to Perth and shared among staff for personal use. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-10: GOLDEN GECKO AWARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE 2009 - Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore recognised improved drilling and research into seismic activities in coral reef environments and innovative recycling programs as part of the Department of Mines and Petroleum's Golden Gecko Awards for Environmental Excellence. Resource companies Woodside and Sodexo were amongst the prestigious businesses that attended the glittering awards ceremonies. [ Audio Podcast Only ]

2009-Sep-10: SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGY - World Suicide Prevention Day has been marked with the launch today of a new $13million State Government strategy to help prevent suicide across Western Australia. The Western Australian Suicide Prevention Strategy 2009-2013 is a comprehensive State-wide approach to suicide prevention. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-9: FISHERIES RESTRICTIONS MEDIA CONFERENCE - Minister Norman Moore [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-9: WINTER SPRINKLER BAN - The State Government has decided in principle to a total sprinkler ban from next winter, Water Minister Graham Jacobs announced the decision following a stakeholder water user summit. The Dr Jacobs said the Government would continue to assess any potential adverse impacts of the sprinkler ban in some areas and take into account the views of industry, consumer groups and local governments before the introduction of next year's ban. The assessment would be reached soon and a total ban was expected to apply from June 1 until August 31 each year. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-7: RCDS AND CHILD DEATH IN ROEBOURNE - Housing Minister Troy Buswell provides an update on the installation of Residual Current Devices (RCD's) in HomesWest properties. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-2: MINE SAFETY MEDIA CONFERENCE - Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-2: MID-WEEK FARMERS' MARKET LAUNCH - Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman officially launches the Fremantle Markets mid-week farmers' market. The aim of the mid-week market is bridge the gap between the city and the country, giving consumers direct access to the farmer and ensuring the supply of quality fresh local produce. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-1: ICRAR PRIMER - INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY RESEARCH - Premier Colin Barnett and Minister Troy Buswell announce that Western Australia's International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) will partner with IBM Australia and New Zealand in a move which will boost the State's capacity to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and Australia's SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) telescopes. [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-1: ICRAR SPEECH - INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY RESEARCH - Premier Colin Barnett [ Video / Podcast ]

2009-Sep-01: STATE GOVERNMENT SIGNS $12.5 MILLION INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - The State Government and the Miriuwung Gajerrong people have reached agreement over an Aboriginal Development Package (ADP) to significantly improve the traditional owners' capacity to participate in the economic development of the East Kimberley region. Signing the agreement today Attorney General Christian Porter and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said the package included State Government expenditure of $12.5million over three years. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-1: SOUTHERN SEAWATER ALLIANCE DESALINATION PROJECT (SSWA), BINNINGUP, SITE WORKS BEGIN - Water Minister Graham Jacobs got a close up look at local industry involvement in the major Southern Seawater Desalination Project when he visited the construction site near Binningup recently. Work on the site began a little over a month ago. Dr Jacobs observed the frenetic activity of more than a dozen massive earthmoving machines which are spearheading site works for the building phase that will involve at least 500 workers at peak times over the next 24 months. Local industry is already heavily involved in the project with earthmoving machines criss-crossing the site coming from a sub-contract company based at nearby Brunswick Junction, with their drivers and support people living throughout the area, including some at Binningup. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-1: SOUTHERN SEAWATER ALLIANCE DESALINATION PROJECT (SSWA), BINNINGUP - FLYOVER [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-15: AUGUST 2009 UPDATE - Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Sep-15: ROYALTIES FOR REGIONS: AUGUST 2009 UPDATE - Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-31: Minister for Regional Development, Brendon Grylls MLA announces the initiatives to be delivered this financial year from 'Royalties for Regions' funding to support the development and expansion of the WA Telecentres Network. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-31: TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MEDIA CONFERENCE - Premier Colin Barnett MLA - The Premier outlines Western Australia's economic future, which he believes will be one of 10 to 20 years of steady growth, rather than the booms and troughs of recent decades. He said long-term economic growth requires a ready workforce, one in which there would be no labour shortages and no skills shortages in relevant areas. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-31: TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MEDIA CONFERENCE - Premier Colin Barnett and Training Minister Peter Collier announced the creation of the Department of Training and Workforce Development, to ensure a more focussed delivery of both education and training services to the Western Australian community. The new department will help increase the skill and competitiveness of WA's workforce and address emerging skill gaps as the economy grows. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-27: PHOTO GALLERY - Minister Christian Porter MLA

2009-Aug-26: NINTH ENERGY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE 2009 - Energy Minister Peter Collier outlined a strategy to ensure the reliability and security of the State's future energy needs when he addressed the 9th Energy in Western Australia conference. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-26: PERTH ARENA PROGRESS UPDATE - Treasurer Troy Buswell and Minister for Sport and Recreation Terry Waldron tour the construction site of the Perth Arena. Minister Buswell says irregularities in the former government's management of the project were being examined by the Auditor-General. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-25: 'NEAR' STRATEGY LAUNCH - Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman launches a landmark new strategy to help farmers in the North Eastern Agricultural Region (NEAR) respond to drought and changes in climate. The State Government has committed an initial $1.75million for the NEAR Strategy, resulting in more resilient family farm businesses. Andrew Thomas, a farmer from Mullewa comments on the Strategy. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-25: PHOTO GALLERY - Minister John Day MLA

2009-Aug-24: POST-CABINET DOORSTOP - Premier Colin Barnett was interviewed after State Cabinet on August 24 and topics raised included: West Atlas oil spill; Federal Environment Minister's role in Gorgon approval; fishing licences; any correspondence from SA Premier Mike Rann; Public Sector Commissioner report on Dave Caporn appointment to FESA; bushfire safety strategies; Bali's Sari Club site; and solar panels on Ben Elton's North Fremantle building. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-24: PHOTO GALLERY - Minister Elizabeth Constable MLA

2009-Aug-19: BIOSECURITY DEBT - Minister for Food and Agriculture Terry Redman has announced that the State Government will wipe the $1.5 million dollar debt the farm industry owes the Government for the footrot and bedstraw eradication programs. Mr Redman said the gesture sent a clear message to the farming industry that the Liberal-National Government wants to work positively to put in place the best possible system for biosecurity for this State. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-19: PROGRESS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED CANOLA TRIALS - Minister for Food and Agriculture Terry Redman discusses the progress of the genetically modified canola trials in WA. 20 sites were planted with Roundup Ready canola in April and May. There were 17 farm sites and three research trials. These cover 854 hectares across the State. The purpose of these sites is to demonstrate the technology and allow farmers to compare GM and non-GM canola systems. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-18: RETAIL TRADING HOURS FROM PARLIAMENT - Premier Colin Barnett tackles the extended retail trading hours issue during Question Time in State Parliament. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-17: 'GM' FIELD DAY - Minister for Food and Agriculture Terry Redman - Farmers in the Geraldton area have seen first-hand the progress of the genetically modified (GM) canola trial being grown in the region. The trial was opened to farmers as part of a joint field day between the department and Monsanto to demonstrate the use of the technology. Attending the field day, Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said it was important farmers had the opportunity to inspect the technology for themselves. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-14: NEW MARINE FACILITY OPENING, MANDURAH - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore talks about the improved service the Peel Region community will receive from additional resources that will flow from the new $10.4million Marine Operations Centre in Mandurah. The Department of Fisheries has its new regional base in the purpose-built, multi agency building. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-14: NEW MARINE FACILITY OPENING, MANDURAH - Water [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-14: NEW MARINE FACILITY OPENING, MANDURAH - Emergency Services Minister Rob Johnson today opened WA's third Water Police facility, which will expand the State's marine policing and emergency response capability for the Peel and greater south-west region. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug 13: AUSTRALASIAN MINE SURVEYING COMMUNITY ADDRESS - Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore addresses the first gathering of the Australasian Mine Surveying Community in many years and reflects on how the global economic crisis has placed the future planning of Western Australia’s mining sector at a crossroads. Mr Moore also speaks of the many reasons for optimism in Western Australia and notes that there is more than $100billion of resources developments either planned or already under construction in this State. The "Australasian Mine Surveying Convention 2009" was held at the Astral Room, Burswood Entertainment Complex, on Thursday 13th August 2009. The Minister gave a 15 minute opening address at 9:10am. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-10: DOORSTOP - The Premier of Western Australia today held a media conference at Governor Stirling Tower. The subjects covered in this interview included: Relations with China; Stern Hu and the different aspects to business and government of Australian and China; Charges being brought against Western Warriors cricketer Luke Pomersbach; Alannah MacTiernan’s quest for a Federal seat and her continued representation in State politics; Inpex; Retail trading hours; Union membership in the mining industry; Average-speed camera trial; , WA unemployment figures; Jobs WA; Four Corners episode into alleged miscarriage of justice. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-5: The State Government has welcomed an announcement by Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers that the Samsung Corporation have become investors in their $3.5billion Coal to Gas Urea project in Collie in the SW of the state. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-05: PUBLIC TRANSPORT SAFETY JOINT MEDIA CONFERENCE - Transport Minister Simon O'Brien and Police Minister Rob Johnson flag changes to the management of security on metropolitan buses and trains. Due to the recent spate of attacks on public transport the Government has moved swiftly to ensure the Public Transport Authority (PTA) had entered into discussions with WA Police to enhance security across the network. Mr O'Brien and Mr Johnson have asked the PTA and WA Police to develop proposals to provide an increased presence of uniformed police officers on buses and trains. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-05: PUBLIC TRANSPORT SAFETY JOINT MEDIA CONFERENCE - Transport Minister Simon O'Brien and Police Minister Rob Johnson have flagged changes to the management of security on metropolitan buses and trains following the recent spate of attacks on public transport. Both Ministers have asked their respective agencies to develop proposals to provide an increased presence of uniformed police officers on buses and trains. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-3: HMAS SYDNEY MEMORIAL - Premier Colin Barnett and Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney welcome Verve Energy's financial commitment to keep the eternal flame burning at the HMAS Sydney Memorial, Geraldton [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-03: SCHOOL OF THE AIR, GERALDTON - Premier Colin Barnett and Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney announce State Cabinet decision to build $3.7million School of the Air at Geraldton, replacing the facility at Meekatharra which was destroyed by fire. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Aug-03: POWERLINES, GERALDTON - The State Government has conditionally agreed to build stage one of a major transmission line in the Mid-West, from Pinjar to Eneabba. This follows a formal review of the 330kV power line, also referred to as the North Country Reinforcement Project, which extends from Pinjar to Moonyoonooka (near Geraldton), after the initial cost estimates more than doubled - from $300million to $689million. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-31: LANDCORP C2030 - Planning Minister John Day launches the Landcorp C2030 Summit, highlighting the State Government's vision for Perth and its priority projects for achieving that vision. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-29: POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THE ALCOHOL BAN POLICY INTERVIEW - Mental Health Minister Graham Jacobs released the University of Notre Dame Report into the effects of the alcohol restrictions currently in force in Fitzroy Crossing. June Oscar from the Marninwarntikura Resource Centre discussed the positive impacts of the alcohol ban policy. Minister Jacob's outlined drug and alcohol services in the region to assist people recovering from the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-29: ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR JOINT MEDIA CONFERENCE - Attorney General Christian Porter and Police Minister Rob Johnson have announced that the Liberal National Government has begun drafting legislation to introduce Prohibited Behaviour Orders ("PBOs"). PBOs ban offenders from doing things, being places or associating with people related to their crimes. The Court will have the discretionary power to publicise details of these orders to make them more effective. Breaches of these orders will result in criminal penalties, including a real prospect of jail time. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-29: FISHING - STATELINE INTERVIEW [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-29: ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR JOINT MEDIA CONFERENCE - Attorney General Christian Porter and Police Minister Rob Johnson have announced that the Liberal National Government has begun drafting legislation to introduce Prohibited Behaviour Orders ("PBOs"). PBOs ban offenders from doing things, being places or associating with people related to their crimes. The Court will have the discretionary power to publicise details of these orders to make them more effective. Breaches of these orders will result in criminal penalties, including a real prospect of jail time. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-28: URANIUM MINING SAFETY GWN INTERVIEW - Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore repeats the State Government's position that it will ensure the most stringent health, safety and environmental standards will apply to any developer proposing to mine uranium in Western Australia. His assurance follows claims about the cancer risk associated with uranium made by a former worker at South Australia's Radium Hill operation. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-27: GORGON GAS PROJECT MEDIA CONFERENCE, KINGS PARK - The Premier of Western Australia held a media conference today at Kings Park. The subjects that were discussed were Gorgon Gas Project; Anti Social Behaviour; James Price Point; The Redress program; and State Assisted Funerals. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-27: HEALTH ISSUES DOORSTOP INTERVIEW - Health Minister Dr Kim Hames responds to the release of the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission's final report "A healthier future for all Australians - June 2009" which contains more than 100 recommendations to transform the Australian health system. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-27: CHINA MISSION II MEDIA CONFERENCE - This media conference by the Premier of Western Australia covered his official visit to China; Potential for a Steel Mill; Oakajee Port; Foreign workers visa conditions; Stern Hu; State Financial Position; Iron Ore price negotiations; Police use of Tasers; Vehicle impounding; Kimberley Health; Vince Catania; Ken Bates; CCC Review; and Environmental Approvals. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-24: FREMANTLE FISH CONFERENCE SPEECH - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore addresses the Rock Lobster Congress at Fremantle Sailing Club and explains to concerned fishermen what the motivation behind the recent management changes to the commercial rock lobster fishery. Minister Moore flags that further restrictions may be necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the rock lobster fishery. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-23: MIDWEST RESOURCES FORUM SPEECH - Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore talks to industry representatives at the Mid West Resources Forum in Geraldton and discusses the importance of iron ore to Western Australia, Mr Moore touches on the Oakajee port project and indicates that the State Government is close to making a decision on providing a new power line to meet the needs of industry. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-23: URANIUM JOINT VENTURE INTERVIEW - Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore attends the official signing of a joint venture deal between Mega Uranium and its Japanese investors which has the potential to kick-off development of Western Australia's enormous potential to develop an energy-secure future. Mega Uranium expects to have WA's first uranium mine operational by late 2011. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-23: URANIUM MINE SPEECH - Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore talks about the State Government's lifting of the ban on mining uranium in Western Australia and plans to develop a viable export industry which will encourage jobs and boost the economy. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-22: GROH HOUSING JULY UPDATE - The first of more than 400 new homes for Liberal-National Government employees in regional Western Australia are almost ready for their first tenants. The homes are being funded through the State Government's Royalties for Regions initiative to help reduce the shortage of housing for government officers around the State. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-21: SPEARWOOD ACTION GROUP - Water Minister Graham Jacobs at the suburb of Spearwood meeting residents about their concerns regarding delays in the rollout of infill sewerage to some 760 homes. The Minister indicated he would work with the federal government and the Water Corporation to secure the $11million cost to address the 40 year delay in providing deep sewerage to the area. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-17: LIQUOR BANS FOR TWO MORE KIMBERLEY COMMUNITIES - Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron said the communities of Noonkanbah and Bow River will be declared restricted areas, making it an offence to sell, supply, possess or bring liquor into either community. The ban comes into effect on Saturday July 25 and was announced by the Minister in the communities on Thursday July 16 (Noonkanbah) and Friday July 17 (Bow River). [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-17: CHINA MISSION - Premier Colin Barnett's official visit to China in July will reinforce Western Australia's commitment to one of the State's most important trade and investment relationships [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-15: HABITAT MAPPING OF THE BLACK COCKATOO - Environment Minister Donna Faragher today detailed a joint Department of Environment and Conservation and Department of Planning initiative to map the coastal habitat of the endangered Carnaby's black cockatoo. The $360,000 project will help define habitat to protect the species while providing greater certainty for land developers through improved and timely information on the animal. Mrs Faragher is pictured with "Harmony" a five-year old female Carnaby's black cockatoo, hand reared after being injured by a car.[ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-15: LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT MOVES TO FURTHER REFORM THE PUBLIC SECTOR - The Liberal-National Government reaffirmed its commitment to improving the flexibility and integrity of the Public Sector with the announcement of a range of reforms including the appointment of Mr Robert Cock QC to oversee the significant and complex changes. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-14: BIOGRAPHY UPDATED - Making regional Western Australia a better place to live, work and invest is the driving philosophy behind the Hon Brendon Grylls, Minister for Regional Development; Lands.

2009-Jul-3: ORD-EAST KIMBERLEY EXPANSION PROJECT JULY UPDATE - The Premier, Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls and the Prime Minister also opened the pumping for flow of the Manbijim channel (formerly Green Swamp), marking significant progress in the Ord project. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-02: HAIRY MARRON BREEDING PROJECT - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore visits a Department of Fisheries research centre in Pemberton to announce the success of a special breeding project which has brought the critically endangered hairy Margaret River marron back from the verge of extinction. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-02: NEW FISH LICENCES MANAGEMENT MEDIA CONFERENCE - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore outlines the new licence system to apply to Western Australia's recreational fishing sector and explains the State's Government's reasons for introducing a new management regime to protect the long-term sustainability of fish stocks under increased pressure. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jul-02: DEMERSAL SCALEFISH SCIENCE REVIEW PRESENTATION - Department of Fisheries supervising scientist Brett Molony provides details of the research into Western Australia's recreational fisheries. Dr Molony repeats experts' warnings that the State's demersal fishery is in danger of collapse unless tough measures are taken to ensure its sustainability. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-30: PILBARA REVITALISATION PROJECT JUNE UPDATE [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-30: BINNINGUP DESALINATION LAUNCH SPEECH - The Southern Seawater Alliance Spanish partners signed the contract in Perth with the Water Corporation and Water Minister Graham Jacobs for construction of the $955million Binningup desalination plant. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-30: BINNINGUP DESALINATION LAUNCH AND TRIAL SPRINKLER BAN PRESS CONFERENCE - Water Minister Graham Jacob's has announced a trial sprinkler ban during winter 2009 is now in force to 31 August. The ban applies to sprinkler use in Perth, Mandurah and all Southern WA in a line from Kalbarri to Esperance. The ban is enforceable. Watering by hand held hose is permitted. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-30: BUY WEST EAT BEST - In a sign of growing consumer loyalty to local produce, Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman recently unveiled the State's first restaurant to commit to using only Western Australian food ingredients. Leederville restaurant Jus Burgers recently signed to the 'buy west, eat best' program, which includes about 80 other WA food suppliers and retailers. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-30: LOBSTER SEASON ENDS - Fisheries Minister Norman Moore welcomes the end of the 2008-2009 commercial rock lobster fishing seasons and notes that restrictions placed on the industry earlier in the season had largely achieved the intended goal of protecting stocks. The Minister warns that further restrictions may be necessary in the coming few seasons to deal with the anticipated falls in lobster stocks. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-29: WHALE WORLD, Albany Regional Cabinet - The Albany Visitor Centre will soon be able to provide a mobile information service, thanks to a new State Government program. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-29: LOCKIE LEONARD - Mr Day thanked producer Kylie du Fresne of Goalpost Pictures Australia (Sydney) for bringing Lockie, his family and friends back to Albany. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-29: LOCKIE LEONARD - The second series of family television hit Lockie Leonard finished filming in Albany after a busy five-month shoot. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-28: REMOTE BREAKFAST CLUB [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-26: VARANUS REPORT MEDIA CONFERENCE - Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore discusses the Supreme Court action taken by Apache Energy. He explains the State Government's intention to investigate the 2008 gas pipeline explosion as fully as possible in order to safeguard worker safety and ensure Western Australia's energy security. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-26: BHP MINE RESCUE IN THE GOLDFIELDS - Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore welcomes the safe recovery of a miner trapped underground by a seismic event at BHP Billiton's Perseverance Nickel mine near Leinster. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-25: WATERFRONT PLAN [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-24: DIRECTIONS 2031 - DRAFT SPATIAL FRAMEWORK FOR PERTH AND PEEL - Planning Minister John Day has released three major planning policy documents for public consultation. Directions 2031 is a new strategy for land-use planning which will shape the future of the Perth and Peel regions for the next 20 years. The Activity Centres Policy, which replaces the Metropolitan Centres Policy, redefines planning requirements for retail centres, with the aim of seeing centres evolve beyond retail experiences. The Minister also released the Southern Metropolitan and Peel-Sub-Regional Structure Plan. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-22: LIVE SHEEP EXPORTS - The State Government has reiterated its support for the live export trade. Terry Redman recently toured the re-named MV Ocean Drover docked at the Fremantle Port. The live export trade is worth hundreds of millions dollars to the state economy and the flow-on benefits to regional communities are significant. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-17: NEW NORTHBRIDGE POLICE COMPLEX - Police Minister Rob Johnson has announced the start of work on the $113million Perth Police Complex in Northbridge. The complex, which will be built on the corner of Roe, Fitzgerald and James streets, will accommodate about 500 police officers and staff and has been designed to improve policing in Northbridge and the Perth Central Business District. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-17: AUDITOR GENERAL'S REPORT ON ROADS - The release of the Auditor General's Report, 'Maintaining the State Road Network' gives the people of Western Australia their best insight yet into Labor's legacy of wasted opportunity. Transport Minister Simon O'Brien demands that former Treasurer Eric Ripper and former Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan explain to the people of WA why they under invested in the State's road network during the boom years. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-16: HOON LAWS MEDIA CONFERENCE - Police and Road Safety Minister Rob Johnson has introduced new legislation to Parliament that will ensure Western Australia will soon have the nation's toughest anti-hoon laws. The Road Traffic Amendment (Hoons) Bill 2009 will increase the period a vehicle is impounded from seven days to 28 for a first hoon offence and from 28 days to three months for a second offence. On a third and subsequent offence, a vehicle will be confiscated and proceeds from its sale will go to road safety projects. Vehicles of little value will be crushed. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-16: RETAIL TRADING HOURS [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-16: RYDA LAUNCH - Road Safety Minister Rob Johnson today launched the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness program. The RYDA program provides Year 11 school students with training on the key issues of road safety. It is run by Rotary volunteers. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-15: WESTNET RAIL NETWORK [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-12: NEW ATHLETICS STADIUM OPENING. PERFORMANCE BY TRADITIONAL DANCE GROUP COMMON GROUND - Elite and junior athletes, local sporting groups, schools and spectators will all benefit from the new state-of-the-art athletics stadium officially opened today by Premier Colin Barnett and Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-11: GEOSEQUESTRATION STUDY - Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore meets with coal industry representatives in Collie and announces State Government funding for a new study to examine the potential for carbon capture and storage in the State's South West. The Lower Lesueur Carbon Dioxide Geosequestration Study analysing the suitability of locations to store carbon dioxide between Bunbury and Mandurah, could also help develop coal technology. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-09: REQUEST FOR SAVING WATER [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Jun-05: BHP AND RIO MERGER [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-May-29: ROYALTIES FOR REGIONS FUEL CARD PRIMER - Advertisement outlining the benefits of the Country Pensioner Fuel Card. [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-May-26: MINISTERS SUMMARY OF THE BUDGET 2009-2010 [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-May-14: BUDGET 2009-2010 [ Video/Podcast ]

2009-Apr: ROYALTIES FOR REGIONS FUEL CARD LAUNCH - Age pensioners living in regional Western Australia will be eligible for $500 a year to help with their travel costs following the launch of the Country Age Pension Fuel Card Scheme in Albany in April. [ Video/Podcast ]