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Latest News 2011

December

14 DecemberSouth West events receive $110,000 funding boost

November

30 NovemberHoliday to help

30 NovemberMargaret River Fire 2011 Appeal

29 NovemberExplore the past by watching free web documentaries

11 AprilTrade mission to China to uncork export opportunities

October

10 MayWork under way on $25m Augusta boat harbour

10 MayNew board members for SWDC

September

16 SeptemberStill time for organisations to apply for events funding

09 MayWine identity tours South West as part of new ambassadorial role

09 FebruaryRoyalties for Regions funding to help improve Eaton Oval

August

27 AugustGovernment decision paves the way for new Bunbury Waterfront

26 AugustRoyalties for Regions funding for local community projects

26 AugustLatest round of Royalties for Regions funding to provide improved infrastructure and services for WA’s regional communities

23 AugustEvents groups encouraged to apply for share in $100,000

08 FebruaryCollie kicks off SuperTowns community forums

July

07 JulyMunda Biddi trail extensions opened in South-West

07 JuneRegional Centres Development Plan (SuperTowns) announced

June

24 JuneHave your say about the future of the Manjimup district

06 FebruaryGrant to help popular film festival grow into the future

May

24 MayNew SWDC board members prepare for first meeting

April

29 AprilSouth West organisations apply for share in Royalties for Regions funds

21 AprilSWDC-funded bushfire warning trial rolled out to Jalbarragup

March

03 NovemberSouth West heritage trail to give showgoers chance to win

23 MarchManjimup to host major agriculture-themed conference

February

02 SeptemberWestern Australia’s biggest show cave reopens and Augusta telecentre rebranded

02 MarchTrial of new bushfire warning system goes live

24 FebruaryFunding to help former timber workers train for the future

18 FebruaryWarm greeting for Amadea’s maiden visit to Bunbury

January

01 DecemberFunding to assist with planning for proposed Ngilgi Adventure Park

18 JanuaryNew helipad accommodates water bomber that services region

17 JanuarySeminar to focus on creating pedestrian-friendly towns and cities

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SWDC chief executive officer Don Punch and Busselton Shire president Ian Stubbs at the new helicopter pad at Busselton Regional Airport.

SWDC chief executive officer Don Punch and Busselton Shire president Ian Stubbs at the new helicopter pad at Busselton Regional Airport.