Dodgy deal for O’Connor as Labor seeks to preference Liberals
The major parties are seeking to do a deal in an effort to lock The Nationals WA out of Federal Parliament and deny regional families, businesses and communities strong representation…
Funding boost for regional road safety measures
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the allocation of a record $145.7 million for road safety initiatives in the 2016-17 State Budget. The funding…
Mount Magnet Astro Fest Rocks
Member for North West Central Vince Catania travelled to Mount Magnet to officially open the weekend festivities at Astro Rocks Fest. “Getting out in the electorate and celebrating community events…
Backpacker Tax delay a band-aid solution
The Nationals WA have hit out at the Federal Government’s proposal to delay the controversial Backpacker Tax, calling it a “band-aid solution.” Senate candidate Kado Muir said the delay in…
Removal of Geraldton Port PEP charges welcomed by Nationals MP
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP, has today welcomed the full removal of the Port Expansion Project (PEP) charges as part…
State Budget 2016: Goldfields-Esperance region to benefit from State Budget
The Goldfields-Esperance region is set to benefit from Royalties for Regions investment in the areas of health, community support services, education, Aboriginal development, agriculture, tourism and the arts. Member for…
State Budget 2016: Kimberley region to benefit from Royalties for Regions
Western Australia’s Kimberley region is set to benefit from Royalties for Regions investment in the areas of health, community support services, education, Aboriginal development, agriculture, tourism and the arts. Member…
State Budget: Royalties for Regions delivers Bremer Bay Town Centre improvements
A $2.2 million investment into the Bremer Bay Town Centre and Trail project, including a $1.7 million investment through the Growing Our South initiative, has been announced as part of…
WA Treasurer admits Federal counterparts not doing their job
The Nationals WA Candidate for O’Connor, John Hassell has lashed out at Western Australia’s Federal MPs, saying they have not done enough to secure GST funding for WA. Yesterday’s State…
Nominations open for WA Regional Achievement and Community Awards
Nominations for the 2016 Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards are now open. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the awards encouraged, acknowledged and…