February 27, 2015

The three Industry Funding Scheme (IFS) regulations expire on 30 June 2015. As per the regulations, these can be extended if their continuation is likely to benefit the relevant WA industries. DAFWA is currently consulting key industry and government stakeholders to gather information that will enable informed decisions regarding the continuation of the Industry Funding Schemes — particularly, the benefits of the IFSs to the Western Australian cattle, sheep, goats and or grains, seeds and

The CBH Group is calling on Western Australian grain growers to consider a position on the Growers Advisory Council (GAC). The GAC has five positions open to growers who have a genuine desire and commitment to see the co-operative continue to grow and develop. The GAC was established by the CBH Group in 2003 to help facilitate communication between the CBH Board and growers at a grass roots level. The CBH Group Chairman, Wally Newman,

The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP), the State Government’s industry regulator, is holding several public information sessions about shale and tight gas and fraccing. Government experts will be in attendance to answer questions during an informal information session. This is also an opportunity to share your concerns with government regulators. You are welcome to drop in to the sessions anytime between the following hours: Broome SessionMonday, 23 March 2015 3:00pm – 8:00pm Broome Civic