News Articles - Friends of Moore River Estuary

FOMRE Convenor's Report (January 2013) - 26.01.2013

This is the FOMRE Convenor's Report to the Guilderton Country Association on the 26th January 2013.

A very bad Plan, FOMRE still concerned. - 17.09.2012

FOMRE are still concerned that many scientific points have not been made mandatory on the developer.This ODP remains a very bad Plan.

Shires recommendations to Council of the revised Moore River South ODP - 10.08.2012

9 to 158! This is the proportion of the fores and againsts of the 167 submissions recieved by the Shire to the revised ODP.

Developer and FOMRE write to WA MPs regarding ODP - 28.04.2012

FOMRE have responded to requests from a number of MPs to give an alternate perspective on "the facts" surrounding this proposed development.

140+ Submissions sent to Shire about new ODP - 20.04.2012

A big THANK YOU to so many who took the time to write submissions to the shire regarding the new ODP.

ODP Submissions - 01.04.2012

Submissions on the proposed ODP are needed by 11th April. Please look through the WHAT CAN I DO section for help.

FOMRE Workshop on ODP - 17.03.2012

FOMRE will host a public Information Workshop on Staurday 24th March, at 10:00am in the Guilderton Hall.

Shire releases ODP for public comment - 02.03.2012

Gingin Shire has released the ODP for public comment. Submissions close 11th April.

2012 Update - 12.02.2012

The first 2012 FOMRE Update includes an overview of 2011 and focus points for 2012

Shire reviewing LPS9 submissions - 28.09.2011

Submissions on the shire LPS9 proposals will be presented at the council meeting on October 4th

FOMRE LPS9 submission - 21.08.2011

FOMRE has prepared detailed submissions for the Local Planning Scheme No.9

FOMRE LPS Submission - 21.08.2011

FOMRE has prepared detailed submissions for the Local Planning Strategy

ODP is REALLY coming! - 20.08.2011

Gingin Shire resolved at its Council meeting on 16th August to progress the revised ODP to public advertising.

Gingin Shire releases TPS9 for comment - 04.07.2011

Gingin Shire has released the long awaited Local Planning Strategy (LPS) and also Local Planning Scheme No. 9 (TPS 9).

Wheatbelt Land Use Planning Strategy - 01.07.2011

The Wheatbelt Land Use Planning Strategy has been released for public comment

NOTIFICATION: FOMRE AGM 6th March 2011 - 05.02.2011

FOMRE Annual General Meeting is to be held at Cafe A Moore, Guilderton, at 10:00am on Sunday 6th March, 2011.

Happy Christrmas 2010 - 24.12.2010

A HAPPY AND SAFE CHRISTMAS to you and those you love from all at FOMRE

October Newsletter out now - 07.10.2010

The FOMRE October 2010 newsletter is out now. Check your inbox, your letterbox, or here on the website.

Gingin website says still no ODP - 29.09.2010

Regarding the ODP, the Gingin Shire website reports that there are "no further developments in respect of this initiative"

Shire Report on Preliminary ODP - 01.09.2010

The Shire Website has published a report from the Executive Manager Planning & Development which states the Preliminary ODP is deficient in a number of crucial areas.

ODP at Shire - 05.08.2010

We understand the Shire of Gingin has received the developer's ODP, but no advice on when it will be made public

Still no ODP - 03.07.2010

As at 3rd July, still no revised ODP from the developer. We were led to believe that it would be submitted to the shire by the end of June

Shire planners invited to preview new ODP - 11.06.2010

The Gingin Shire Planner today confirmed that the developer had invited shire planners to preview the new ODP on May 26th.

Advocate Newspaper runs article on Moore River South development - 09.06.2010

"Moore River residents vow to continue fight" in June 9th edition of The Advocate community newspaper.

Shire appoints Mr David Burt as new CEO - 01.06.2010

The Gingin Shire today formally appointed Mr David Burt as the new CEO.

FOMRE meets with Labor spokesperson on Planning & Environment - 27.04.2010

On Tuesday, April 27th, FOMRE representatives met with the Hon Dr Sally Talbot MLC, Labor spokesperson on Planning, the Environment and other issues.

FOMRE meets with our Local MLA Mr Grant Woodhams - 23.04.2010

On Friday, April 23rd, two FOMRE committee members joined three GCA committee members at a well-attended meeting of the Lower Coastal Communities Association (LCCA) at Sovereign Hill.

FOMRE and GCA meet with Gingin Shire CEO - 26.03.2010

FOMRE and GCA representatives have met with Gingin Shire Acting CEO, Mr David Burt, to discuss a range of questions and issues relating to Moore River.

FOMRE AGM 2010 - Convenor's Report - 28.02.2010

FOMRE Convenor, John Prince, presented his 2010 report at the Annual General Meeting held on 28th February, 2010. A full transcript is attached.

FOMRE Convenor Speaks to Premier - 10.02.2010

On ABC radio today, the Premier, Mr Colin Barnett was asked about the proposed Moore River South development, and it's future encroachment on the river.

FOMRE AGM 28 February 2010 - 07.02.2010

NOTIFICATION - Annual General Meeting of Friends of Moore River Estuary Inc. will be held at Cafe A Moore, Guilderton, at 10:30am on Sunday 28 February 2010.

GCA / FOMRE Deputation to Gingin Shire - 04.02.2010

FOMRE and GCA deputation received well by Gingin Shire Council

FOMRE Media Release - 11.01.2010

11 January 2010 - FOMRE issues a Media Release regarding information given out to holidaymakers at Guilderton

Moore River Company create website to state their case - 10.01.2010

Moore River Company creates a dedicated website to argue their case for development

Meeting with Minister Day 27Aug09 - 07.09.2009

FOMRE meets with Minister John Day

FOMRE Press Statement regarding Minister's approval for development - 10.06.2009

FOMRE seriously concerned that Cabinet approves urban development on the south side of the estuary.

"DEVELOPMENT WILL PROCEED" says Minister Day in Press Statement - 09.06.2009

Planning Minister John Day today issued a Press Release announcing development will proceed at Moore River South, regardless of community views.

It's Been a Long, Long Story - FOMRE history 1993 to 2010 - 01.06.2009

A summarised account of FOMRE's beginnings and activities has been prepared to give some background and insight in to the Moore River Company's attempts to develop the south side of the Moore River Estuary.

Congratulations to Shire on submission assessment - 30.11.-0001

The Friends of Moore River Estuary congratulate the Shire on their assessment of the submissions to the revised Outline Development Plan of the Moore River Company. The Shire will not endorse this ODP until many conditions are met.