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The World Heritage listed Ningaloo Coast generated more than 1,000 jobs and contributed an additional $110 million to the Western Australian economy last year, a study has revealed.

A new native title agreement is set to deliver economic benefits for the Gascoyne region's Yinggarda people and the local horticultural industry. The agreement will support the Yinggarda people in planning for their economic future and protect culturally significant areas.

Gascoyne growers are set to reap the benefits of a significant investment in the scientific research capacity and capability of the region. The State Government has pumped more than $1.1 million into upgrading the Gascoyne Research Facility and bolstering the number of local horticulture research scientists at the facility.

Economic diversity, resilience, growth and jobs have received a boost in the Gascoyne through the latest round of the State Government's Regional Economic and Development grants. Nine recipients will share in a total of $836,954 from Round 3 of the RED grants program, announced by Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan.

The State Government's investment in the Gascoyne region continues, with the State Budget funding vital job-creating projects and services to assist with the region's recovery.

People from a diverse range of backgrounds will come together at the first Gascoyne Aboriginal Business Development Forum next month, with a focus on engaging and empowering existing and potential Aboriginal business owners.

The State Government has allocated $7 million to help solve access issues at the Carnarvon Fascine as part of the $5.5 billion WA Recovery Plan.

The State Government has unveiled a multi-million dollar package for the Gascoyne region as part of the WA Recovery Plan to drive economic and social recovery and create a pipeline of local jobs.

Growers in the Carnarvon horticulture district will soon have access to high-speed broadband under the latest round of the State Government's successful Digital Farm program.

The State Government will contribute $1.03 million to deliver infrastructure and amenities to enhance the Quobba Coast tourism precinct, commonly known as 'the Blowholes', located north of Carnarvon.

The popular Gascoyne Food Festival has been reinstated after it was called off earlier in the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new membership app called Gascoyne Local aims to support the region’s COVID-19 recovery by giving residents and visitors access to exclusive offers and discounts throughout the Gascoyne.

The State Government will contribute $152,500 toward establishing a solar energy system at the Gascoyne Junction Tourist Park.

The State Government is investing up to $6 million in regional projects to sustain jobs and build business resilience, opening round three of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program today.

Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan has welcomed the appointment of Tym Duncanson to lead the Gascoyne Development Commission.