McGowan Government’s Skills Summit being held today in Perth
About 130 business leaders, peak bodies, unions, government agencies and training representatives attending
Strong early results achieved from immediate initiatives put in place earlier this month
State Government committed to supporting the skills needs of WA industry
The McGowan Government’s rescheduled Skills Summit will be held today in Perth, as early positive results from a number of immediate skills measures put in place earlier this month can be revealed.
Premier Mark McGowan, Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery and other Cabinet members will join industry leaders from a range of sectors – including the resources, construction, agriculture, defence and healthcare industries.
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan says a first person has used the state s newly activated assisted dying laws.
The first person has used Western Australia s new voluntary assisted dying laws to end their life in what Premier Mark McGowan says is a historic moment for the state.
The person has not been identified and the family is asking for privacy. We passed these laws so terminally ill Western Australians, who are suffering, could have the compassionate choice to end their lives with dignity, Mr McGowan said on Thursday.
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan says it is a historic moment for the state as a terminally ill man becomes the first person to use the state s new voluntary assisted dying laws
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Shire of Merredin receives $25,000 Lotterywest grant for inaugural memorial festival
Festival set to celebrate local history and culture in the Wheatbelt
Premier Mark McGowan met with the Shire of Merredin today and presented a $25,000 Lotterywest grant to support the inaugural Merredin Memorial Festival.
The three-day festival, which starts on Friday September 24, will commemorate the town’s heritage, agricultural industry and Aboriginal culture. It will also pay tribute to Merredin’s military history, with the Festival dubbed ‘Troops, Trains, and Treasures.’
An immersive media display at night will also feature, lighting up local heritage buildings to help share the historical significance of Merredin during World War II.