The Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson must secure a fair GST deal for Western Australia or retire from Federal Parliament, according to The Nationals WA Candidate for Kalgoorlie and former Federal MP Tony Crook. Mr Wilson this week said the issue of GST returns was a “parochial interest for WA” and that he would…
Ochre Contemporary Dance Company and Lockwood Productions’ is set to captivate audiences across the Goldfields when they tour the region in September and October. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, said that the touring performances were made possible through an investment of $24million from Royalties for Regions under the Creative Regions program – Regional and…
Mark McGowan and the WA Labor Party have rejected The Nationals WA’s plan to return the State Budget to surplus, create new jobs and deliver a new revenue source for the State. The Nationals WA Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said comments made by Mr McGowan over the weekend indicate…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has congratulated now five-time Paralympian Brad Ness OAM, who was granted the honour of the nation’s flagbearer at the Paralympic Games opening ceremony, in Rio. The 41-year old, who spent his childhood on a farm in Wagin, is captain of The Rollers, the Australian men’s wheelchair basketball team. “Local…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman has welcomed a new dedicated Meth Helpline as part of the Liberal National Government’s Western Australian Meth Strategy. Mr Redman said Helpline counsellors were available to provide information, referral to local services, discuss treatment options, provide a free call-back service, support health professionals and can support people waiting…
The construction and installation of the first of three new Doppler radars planned for regional WA has been completed, at Newdegate. Local Member Terry Waldron said this investment in radar technology would assist WA’s agricultural sector with critical decision-making and would help ensure the sector remained internationally competitive into the future. Mr Waldron said the…
Kalgoorlie MLA, Wendy Duncan, is today helping raise awareness of the importance of not consuming alcohol during pregnancy through promoting International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. FASD Awareness Day is recognised on the 9th day of the 9th month each year, highlighting the importance of preventing the disorder by not drinking alcohol during…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman, encourages local governments and community groups in the region to apply for grants of up to $2000 to host events and activities that celebrate Children’s Week. Children’s Week, from October 22 to 30, is an opportunity to celebrate children and families by increasing their connection with the community and…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman was delighted to make a $15,600 Lotterywest presentation to the Peaceful Bay Sea Rescue Group on Friday 2 September. The grant will go towards equipment to support and enhance the marine rescue services in Peaceful Bay and surrounding communities. Mr Redman acknowledged the dedicated volunteers who maintain the equipment and…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown, was today joined by the Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price MP and City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn for the official opening of the Abraham Street Bridge. The bridge is part of the Karloo Wandina Project and was…