Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling for the urgent allocation of funds to bolster security and safety at Geraldton Hospital following a vicious assault on staff last weekend. Nursing staff were punched, had chairs thrown at them by a patient and property was smashed, leaving some involved in the incident injured. Mr Blayney said…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell is pleased there will be a boost to security in health campuses across the Goldfields after her questions in Parliament exposed the dangers faced by many of the region’s caregivers. “I was astounded to receive an answer from the Minister for Health that confirmed that in the four…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC has congratulated the Minister for Water for finally realising water security in the regions is an important issue and funding three water supply projects. Mr de Grussa said today’s announcement of $210,000 for projects in the Shires of Kulin, Dumbleyung and Ravensthorpe was an important…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC has welcomed today’s announcement officially declaring water deficiency in Grass Patch. Water deficiency was also declared in the Jerramungup North area, and water will begin to be carted to the two locations from tomorrow. Mr de Grussa said he was relieved the farmers in…
The Nationals WA have accused the McGowan Government of undercutting regional businesses by awarding a $125 million firefighting equipment contract to a Perth manufacturer. Member for Roe Peter Rundle said it was bewildering the Malaga-based company had been granted the contract and then been provided with an extra $2.5 million to establish a manufacturing operation…
Another year has passed so swiftly and what a busy 12 months it was in our electorate. In case you missed out on some of the news that happened through the Central Wheatbelt our team has put together a newsletter that will bring you up to date on events, functions and triumphs since January. On…
Member for Moore Shane Love has slammed the State Government’s failure to adequately support the Lancelin Ocean Classic Festival, leaving organisers with no option but to cancel the iconic windsurfing event in 2020. Mr Love joined a wide section of the Central Coast community in expressing his disappointment the 34-year-old race won’t be held next…
Community safety is at risk due to poor mobile reception across the Moore electorate, according to Moore MP Shane Love. “I’ve had widespread complaints from residents who have noticed a distinct drop off in mobile reception to the point they are now struggling to make a call,” Mr Love said. “This is an issue within…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell says Water Minister Dave Kelly’s lack of forward planning for the drying West Pilbara Water Scheme is a major concern for the region. It is well known the West Pilbara Water Scheme is heavily dependent on regular recharges from rain events, normally associated with cyclones. However, like much…
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 has today completed its passage through the Legislative Council before returning to the Legislative Assembly next week for further consideration of amendments. Member for the Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge, who supported the carriage of the historic legislation, welcomed the improvements that better recognise the difficulty in delivering end of…