New survey reveals ‘licence to operate’ tops miners’ risks
The Nationals WA have welcomed a new report which reveals mining companies now regard ‘licence to operate’ as the biggest risk facing their business. Leader Mia Davies said the results…
New report backs Royalties for Regions
The Nationals WA have welcomed the release of the “Keep it in the regions” report, with many of the key recommendations forming part of the party’s existing policy platform. Leader…
Hedland Senior High School a ticking time bomb
The McGowan Government must provide an urgent cash injection for Hedland Senior High School after a scathing report highlighted safety risks for students and staff. The report, seen by The…
Lamb no longer dressed as mutton under long-awaited law change
Central Wheatbelt MP Mia Davies has welcomed a decision to amend Australia’s export laws so sheep with two permanent incisor teeth are considered lamb. The Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud…
Nats call for greater scrutiny of Albany wave farm project
The Nationals WA have called for the McGowan Government’s troubled Albany wave energy project to be referred to the State Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee. It comes amid further revelations that…
Davies welcomes Quairading, Beverley and Pingelly health upgrades
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the official opening of the new $9.2 million Pingelly Health Centre, and upgrades to the Quairading and Beverley Hospitals. The…
Surprise, surprise … McGowan won’t be heartbroken if live export is outlawed
Premier Mark McGowan looks set to capitulate to his east coast colleagues and won’t stand in the way of Federal Labor’s plan to stamp out the live animal export industry.…
Caught Shorten: Bill still has no love for regional WA
Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has again snubbed regional Western Australia by refusing to venture outside of Perth on his latest visit to the State. In WA last week for…
No excuses for Labor’s raid on Royalties for Regions with GST now fixed
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to restore the integrity of Royalties for Regions in the wake of the GST reform package passing the Senate today. Leader…
Labor urged to reimburse regional seniors slugged with excess fees
The Nationals WA have urged the McGowan Government to stop attacking the hip pocket of some regional seniors after it was revealed they were being slugged $280 for what is…