Regional pensioners will continue to benefit from the Country Age Pension Fuel Card thanks to a further investment of $140.1 million over the next four years through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. Wendy Duncan MLA, Member for Kalgoorlie, said the investment, announced in the 2016-17 State Budget, will help regional pensioners to remain…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has welcomed the launch on Friday of the first round of the Premier’s Agriculture and Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Program, made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. The program will offer 12 scholarships over four years, each worth $30,000, to enable farmers and innovators involved in the agriculture…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA is encouraging locals to apply for the annual Infinity Awards. Mr Waldron said the awards, which are now open, recognised successful projects in waste minimisation and recycling. “All West Australians who undertook projects to reduce waste and increase re-use and recycling may nominate for these prestigious awards, so that…
The National Party will develop a National Rural Generalist Pathway to address rural health’s biggest issue – lack of medical professionals in rural, regional and remote areas. Australia’s first ever Rural Health Commissioner will be appointed to lead the development of the pathway as well as act as a champion for rural health causes. The…
With just a week to go until polling day The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor John Hassell said the seat is still within reach despite the dodgy preference deal between the Liberal and Labor Parties. “Despite the dodgy deal, O’Connor remains one of the most marginal seats in Australia, with just a 0.95 per cent…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announcement of a suicide prevention co-ordinator for the Wheatbelt. The Minister for Mental Health has confirmed the Mental Health Commission has signed an agreement with Holyoake in the Wheatbelt to deliver the service. “The role of the co-ordinator will be to assist services on the…
The Nationals WA Candidate for O’Connor John Hassell and Senate Candidate Kado Muir have welcomed a funding pledge made by Leader of The Nationals Barnaby Joyce to provide $100 million towards the Outback Way. Mr Hassell said the funding would allow “Australia’s Longest Shortcut” to be fully sealed. “The Outback Way is a 2,800km road…
The Nationals WA Senate Candidate Kado Muir has welcomed a $9.78 million funding pledge from the Coalition Government to support the expansion of the Busselton-Margaret River Airport. Mr Muir said the commitment came on the back of a $45.9 million investment by Royalties for Regions in 2015, as well as $10 million from the State…
The Nationals WA Senate Candidate Kado Muir has called out Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop for her soft approach to securing a fairer share of GST revenue for WA. “Contrary to Ms Bishop’s comments at the weekend, it is the role of West Australian elected representatives to put the interests of their constituency before their…
Eligible volunteer emergency service Brigades, Groups and Units (BGUs) are able to apply for the Emergency Services Volunteer Fuel Card (ESVFC) after applications opened last week. The ESVFC is made possible by Royalties for Regions, to support the work of regional emergency service volunteers and acknowledge their valuable contribution to the community. Nationals Member for…