Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Agricultural Region Mia Davies is attending the 86th State Conference of the Country Women’s Association in Geraldton today.
Ms Davies said the Country Women’s Association (CWA) plays an important role in fostering strong regional communities.
“The CWA have a long history of... (14-Jul)
Author: Terry Redman
The State Government has moved to counter biosecurity threats by introducing funding schemes for West Australian cattle producers and grain growers.
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said today the Industry Funding Schemes enabled producers to raise funds to respond to priority pest an... (13-Jul)
Author: Colin Holt
Nationals’ Member for the South West Region Hon. Colin Holt has welcomed the Royalties for Regions funding for the continuation of the Perth International Arts Festival Great Southern.
The Perth International Arts festival was awarded funding through the Royalties for Regions Regional Grant Scheme.... (13-Jul)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Farmers in the Ord region are preparing to harvest Western Australia’s first commercial rice crop in more than 27 years.
The Ord River irrigation area rice crops in the East Kimberley were planted by growers associated with Australian rice food company SunRice. The crops were planted between Ma... (09-Jul)
Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Agricultural Region Mia Davies is encouraging people in the Mid West to have their say about proposed electricity upgrades in the region.
Western Power is holding a series of public forums in Geraldton and Three Springs during July to discuss the proposed construction of a new 330,00... (09-Jul)
Author: Michael Rose
Western Australian Young Nationals called on the Federal Government to support the development of additional residential hall style student accommodation in Perth.The WA Young Nationals said it was important that regional students had the same level of access to higher education as those living in t... (08-Jul)
Author: Lynne Craigie
The Nationals WA candidate for Durack, Lynne Craigie, has called on the Federal Government to provide funding to upgrade major roads in the Pilbara.Ms Craigie said major roads linking the communities of Marble Bar, Newman, Tom Price and Karratha had all fallen into a state of disrepair, and could ca... (08-Jul)
Author: Colin Holt
Nationals’ Member for the South West Region Hon. Colin Holt says he can’t wait for the rubber to hit the road on the inaugural ‘Nationals WA Foodbank Run’.
“Foodbank is a critically important charity and I want to give the organisation some practical support” said Mr Holt. “That is why I am j... (08-Jul)
Author: Brendon Grylls
The State Government today announced the second major land release in South Hedland as part of the $23million town centre revitalisation under the Pilbara Cities initiative.
Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said the 6,476sqm site at Lot 23 Murdoch Drive was within walking distance of a ho... (07-Jul)
Author: Mia Davies
Member for the Agricultural Region Mia Davies is calling for individuals in regional areas to nominate for this year’s Count Me In Awards, celebrating commitment to inclusion for people with disability.
These awards recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals, State and local government, ... (07-Jul)
Author: Brendon Grylls
Wheatbelt residents will have better access to medical services thanks to a new medical centre at Wongan Hills, funded by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program.
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls opened the new $1.6million medical centre which adjoins Wongan Hills Distr... (06-Jul)
Author: Lynne Craigie
The Nationals WA candidate for Durack, Lynne Craigie said the Federal Government’s new Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) unfairly targets WA.Ms Craigie said the tax – which now only targets coal and iron-ore – would be detrimental to WA’s economy.“Through our rich resources industry, WA contributes ... (06-Jul)
Author: Colin Holt
President of The Nationals WA, Colin Holt, has expressed his concerns over the newly announced Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT), saying it does nothing to reverse the rip-off in WA.Mr Holt said while WA would be one of the largest contributors to the MRRT, he said it was unlikely that we would get ... (05-Jul)
Author: Philip Gardiner
The report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations into the removal of senior school allocation funding for Years 11 and 12 courses at district high schools has reinforced widespread concern at the cuts, according to Hon Philip Gardiner MLC.
As Deputy Chair of the Committe... (02-Jul)
Author: Brendon Grylls
The State Government has released another seven lots at LandCorp’s Lakeside Park estate in Kununurra to help meet demand in the growing community.
Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said with demand for residential land growing, this latest release offered locals even more opportunity to purchase la... (02-Jul)