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moora.yourguide: "Funding boost for telecentres
Thursday, 14 July 2005

THE Mingenew, Jurien Bay and Mullewa community telecentres will each receive $5,200 in State Government funding for much needed equipment that will help in the production of their local newspapers.
Local MLC Kim Chance said the funding was a part of a one-off round of grants worth $1.1million for community, indigenous and ethnic media outlets throughout Western Australia.
The grant money will purchase a high-speed copy printer for both the Mingenew and Jurien Bay telecentres and a photocopier for the Mullewa Telecentre.
'The Gallop Government recognises the contribution the local newspapers have made to the community, and the volunteer staff who give their time to assist in their production,' Mr Chance said.
'These recipients have proven track record in the development and delivery of community media.'
Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale said the need to provide support for specialised media was acknowledged by the Government last year.
'The grants mean the Gallop Government can recognise the contribution of community broadcasters and thousands of volunteer staff who foster local industry development and create jobs,' Ms McHale said.
'The funding also supports the arts, tourism and advertising industries and creates new business opportunities, jobs and training - particularly in regional WA.
'The Gallop Government is improving the quality of services to all Western Australians wherever they live.'"