Plans to bring one of the world's biggest air races back to Western Australia have been grounded, after the state government rejected a local shire's bid to host the event.The plan required $2 million from the state government and was knocked backThe Air Race World Championship was set to land in the Wheatbelt in December, following a detailed pitch from the Shire of Northam.
Jason Whiteaker says $2 million was needed from the state government to seal the deal, which he believed would have been a worthy investment. "World Air Race had done site inspections and were really excited about the opportunity, given its proximity to the air strip as well. "The WA government received a request for a significant funding proposal to support an event in Northam … this request was not progressed after a review process undertaken by Tourism WA," he said.
Not enough 'grease' going to mclowns cronies I guess......
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