Deanmore Primary School and Tuart Hill Primary School have been named joint winners in Stirling’s 2016 Christmas card competition. Federal Member for Stirling Michael Keenan congratulated students as he visited schools in the electorate this week. Mr Keenan said there was an outstanding number of artwork presented this year and it was hard to pick…
DetailsSt Mary’s Anglican Girls School student Sarah Samnakay has been awarded one of the nation’s top history honours, winning the Australian Wartime Experiences Award for her outstanding work on the Battle of the Coral Sea. Federal Member for Stirling Michael Keenan congratulated Miss Samnakay on winning the award, which was announced at the National History Challenge award ceremony…
DetailsHaving just marked its one year anniversary in September, the Stirling Volunteer Hub has big plans moving forward. Federal Member for Stirling Michael Keenan recently visited the Stirling Volunteer Hub’s pop-up office at Osborne Park library to meet with Volunteering WA CEO Tina Williams and Stirling Volunteer Hub coordinator Keith Almond. The Hub is funded…
DetailsFederal Member for Stirling Michael Keenan has congratulated Osborne Park plumber Luke Brown on winning a silver medal at the WorldSkills Australia competition earlier this month. WorldSkills Australia is one of the largest and most prestigious trade and skills competitions held in Australia, with this year’s event attracting a record 514 competitors aged 16-24 years…
DetailsOctober marks community safety month in Stirling where residents are encouraged to work together to help keep their community safe and reduce the risk of crime and anti-social behaviour in their local area. Federal Member for Stirling Michael Keenan and State Member for Morley Ian Britza today sat down with Bernie Durkin and Jenny O’Brien…
DetailsOlder People and people with disability in Stirling will receive extra support to stay in their own homes thanks to a $423,244 funding boost from the Commonwealth and Western Australian Government. Federal Member for Stirling Michael Keenan said that the funding is part of a $300 million commitment to the Home and Community (HACC) Programme…
DetailsFederal Member for Stirling Michael Keenan has congratulated 15-year-old school boy Sebastian Haass, whose quick thinking and calmness saved the life of his elderly neighbour who was suffering from a stroke. In February ninety-year-old Balga Resident Annie Durtanovich suffered a stroke whilst getting out of her car. She had collapsed on the driveway unable to…
DetailsLocal Balcatta business Sci.Aero has been awarded a $300,000 Federal Government Accelerating Commercialisation grant to fast track the commercialisation of their hovering robotic aircraft and launching it into the Australian and international marketplace. Federal Member for Stirling Michael Keenan has welcomed the announcement as an example of ingenuity and entrepreneurship by the Stirling Business. “Sci.Aero’s…
DetailsIshar Multicultural Women’s Health Centre will soon begin refurbishment of its medical clinic thanks to a Federal Government grant. Federal Member for Stirling Michael Keenan visited the centre in Mirrabooka today to announce funding of $9,504 under Round Two of the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development’s Stronger Communities Programme. The grant will enable upgrades…
DetailsFederal Member for Stirling Michael Keenan has encouraged reading in local primary schools as he attended Children’s Book Week at Takari Primary School in Balcatta. Each year across Australia, schools celebrate books, authors and illustrators during Children’s Book Week, with this year’s theme ‘Australia! Story Country’ celebrating the best of Australian literature. Mr Keenan said…
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