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Reflecting on 2023
Posted 15 December 2023 Reflecting on 2023

As we start to wind down operations in 2023, we are taking the time to reflect on what a fantastic year it’s been for the Commission and the region. Throughout the year we continued to hold conversations around the boundless opportunities we have in the Mid West, and the areas where these opportunities are already being realised.

Report identifies opportunities in improving mine closure and transitions
Posted 07 December 2023 Report identifies opportunities in improving mine closure and transitions

The Commission is a supporting participant of the Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) which is working to enable mining regions and communities to transition to prosperous and sustainable post-mining futures.

Regional traineeships supporting careers and communities
Posted 04 December 2023 Regional traineeships supporting careers and communities

The State Government is supporting two Mid West communities to grow and thrive, as part of its $1.9 million investment in traineeships to boost local workforces.

State Government investing to upgrade WA's main electricity network
Posted 20 November 2023 State Government investing to upgrade WA's main electricity network

The State Government will invest more than $700 million to upgrade WA's main electricity network and unlock renewable energy generation opportunities, putting the State on track to become a global renewable energy powerhouse.

Investment Attraction Fund - New Energies Industries round
Posted 17 November 2023 Investment Attraction Fund - New Energies Industries round

The State Government will deliver a $134 million funding boost to slash Western Australia's greenhouse gas emissions and drive new job opportunities in clean energy industries.

Staff and Board members attend Pilbara Summit
Posted 12 October 2023 Staff and Board members attend Pilbara Summit

Commission staff and Board members attended the Pilbara Summit this week to look at the strategic development, investment opportunities and emerging industries driving economic growth in the region.

Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister visits Geraldton
Posted 04 October 2023 Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister visits Geraldton

Today the Commission, Lara Dalton MLA, Member for Geraldton and Sandra Carr MLC, Member for the Agricultural Region met with the Hon Patrick Gorman MP, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister.

RED Grants Round 6 recipients announced
Posted 29 September 2023 RED Grants Round 6 recipients announced

Three Mid West projects will share in $606,046 funding which will help build regional business resilience and diversify the economy under Round 6 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.

New visitor hub officially opened at Wooleen Station
Posted 27 September 2023 New visitor hub officially opened at Wooleen Station

Regional Development Minister Hon Don Punch MLA has officially opened the new visitor hub at Wooleen Station yesterday, which is set to diversify the tourism experience in the Murchison.

Commission attends the sealing the Carnarvon–Mullewa Road celebration
Posted 15 September 2023 Commission attends the sealing the Carnarvon–Mullewa Road celebration

The Commission was pleased to attend the celebration completing the sealing the Carnarvon – Mullewa Road from Murchison Settlement to its southern boundary; a huge achievement for a small local shire.

Invisible Boys series to be shot in the Mid West
Posted 30 August 2023 Invisible Boys series to be shot in the Mid West

Award winning author Holden Sheppard’s Invisible Boys is being turned into a Stan series to be shot in the Mid West.

Backroads Gravel Fields of Gold event kicks off
Posted 10 August 2023 Backroads Gravel Fields of Gold event kicks off

The second annual Backroads Gravel Fields of Gold event kicks off tomorrow night at the revitalised Blue Heelers Square. Backroads is WA’s newest cycling event, bringing gravel racing to the Mid West. 

Migration initiatives and services information session delivered in
Posted 08 August 2023 Migration initiatives and services information session delivered in Geraldton

Last week, the Commission, in partnership with the Department of Training and Workforce Development and the Australian Department of Home Affairs, led an information session for the local building and construction sector on the State and Federal Government initiatives and support available to address workforce shortages in our region.

Inaugural Tastes of the Mid West at Mingenew Expo
Posted 02 August 2023 Inaugural Tastes of the Mid West at Mingenew Expo

The Commission is excited to partner with Mingenew Midwest Expo on 9 and 10 August to support its inaugural Tastes of the Mid West demonstrations.

GFG Alliance explores investment potential of the Mid West
Posted 31 July 2023 GFG Alliance explores investment potential of the Mid West

As part of our focus on enabling opportunities for investment attraction, the Commission was delighted to host a delegation from GFG Alliance last week, including its Executive Chairman, Sanjeev Gupta.

Commission staff and Board members regional visit to Yalgoo
Posted 14 July 2023 Commission staff and Board members regional visit to Yalgoo

Commission staff and Board caught up with Shire of Yalgoo CEO Ian Holland and Councillors this week as part of our regional visits schedule.

Nexus Airlines' official launch at Geraldton Airport
Photo Credit: City of Greater Geraldton
Posted 11 July 2023 Nexus Airlines' official launch at Geraldton Airport

Yesterday the Commission's CEO Nils Hay, Director Regional Development Mike Bowley and Board Member Jerry Clune attended Nexus Airlines' official launch ahead of its first flight from Geraldton Airport, destined for Karratha, then Port Hedland, before arriving in Broome.

Commission, City and Ports Authority promote investment potential of the
Posted 10 July 2023 Commission, City and Ports Authority promote investment potential of the Mid West

Last week, the Commission, with City of Greater Geraldton and Mid West Ports Authority, hosted a delegation keen to understand the investment climate of the region.

Multi Combination Driving Simulator supported by RED Grant
Posted 05 July 2023 Multi Combination Driving Simulator supported by RED Grant

Through the Regional Economic Development Grants program, $250,000 was invested in a world-leading truck driving simulator. Fenix Resources have offered an insight into the simulator and the way it is helping learner drivers to train in multi-combination road trains.

Minister for Regional Development previews Welcome to Gero RED Grant
Posted 04 July 2023 Minister for Regional Development previews Welcome to Gero RED Grant project

While visiting Geraldton today Hon Don Punch MLA, Minister for Regional Development took the opportunity to preview a Regional Economic Development Grant project, Welcome to Gero, which is nearing completion.

First companies progress move to WA's Mid-West Hydrogen Hub
Posted 26 May 2023 First companies progress move to WA's Mid-West Hydrogen Hub

Kinara Power and Blue Diamond Australia are the first of six companies to agree to the key terms on options to lease land in the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area.

State Government commits $5 million to Geraldton's West End Precinct
Posted 12 May 2023 State Government commits $5 million to Geraldton's West End Precinct

The State Government has committed $5 million to the development of Geraldton's West End Precinct in the first round of the Government of Western Australia's $285 Investment Attraction Fund.

Commission hosts 2023-24 State Budget address in Geraldton
Posted 11 May 2023 Commission hosts 2023-24 State Budget address in Geraldton

The Government of Western Australia delivered its 2023-24 State Budget address in Geraldton last week.

Second Mid West WA Food Marketplace at Shore Leave Festival a success
Posted 03 May 2023 Second Mid West WA Food Marketplace at Shore Leave Festival a success

We were so impressed with the second Mid West WA Food Marketplace at Shore Leave Festival on the weekend - the event was teeming with people from the moment it opened, with Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC, Minister for Agriculture and Food, Forestry, and Small Business commending the diversity of produce and enthusiasm everyone shared to promote it.

Podcast series highlights Mid West WA food and beverage industry
Posted 28 April 2023 Podcast series highlights Mid West WA food and beverage industry

This week the Mid West Food Industries Alliance wrapped up its 2023 ‘Tastes of the Mid West’ podcast series, an opportunity to hear the stories behind our local producers.

Minister for Agriculture and Food to open the Mid West WA Food
Posted 19 April 2023 Minister for Agriculture and Food to open the Mid West WA Food Marketplace at Shore Leave Festival

The Commission are excited to welcome Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC, Minister for Agriculture and Food to open the Mid West WA Food Marketplace at Shore Leave Festival on Sunday, 30 April.

Commission staff and Board members regional visit to Cue
Posted 18 April 2023 Commission staff and Board members regional visit to Cue

The Commission staff and Board attended the Murchison Country Zone of WA Local Government Association biannual forum, better known as Cue Parliament, last week.

Commission supports Geraldton Universities Centre’s Hollomby Foundation
Posted 12 April 2023 Commission supports Geraldton Universities Centre’s Hollomby Foundation scholarship program

Last week we were pleased to attend Geraldton Universities Centre’s 2023 Hollomby Foundation Scholarship presentations to award the Commission’s scholarship to recipient Tess Tonkin-Sloan.

Second year of the Mid West WA Food Marketplace confirmed at Shore Leave
Posted 06 April 2023 Second year of the Mid West WA Food Marketplace confirmed at Shore Leave Festival

The Commission is delighted to partner with the Mid West Food Industries Alliance for a second year, to deliver the Mid West WA Food Marketplace at Shore Leave Festival on Sunday, 30 April.

Aussie Gold Hunters screened in Geraldton
Posted 30 March 2023 Aussie Gold Hunters screened in Geraldton

The Commission recently hosted a Mid West episode screening of one of our longest running TV series - Aussie Gold Hunters, in partnership with producers, Electric Pictures Pty Ltd. The series follows gold prospectors in various locations of regional WA.

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