Hassell welcomes federal telecommunications funding
The Nationals WA Candidate for O’Connor John Hassell has welcomed an election commitment from the federal National Party that an additional $60 million will be invested into the Mobile Black…
Backpacker Tax to cost Australian economy $350 million per year
The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor John Hassell has labelled the Federal Government’s Backpacker Tax an “abject failure” following a community forum on the issue in Manjimup today. Mr Hassell…
Innovative power solutions delivered in Esperance
Innovative new ways of delivering power to rural and remote customers are being pioneered in the Esperance region. Five solar-powered, stand-alone power systems have now been installed around Esperance as…
Jensen paying lip-service to GST issue
The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor has accused independent MP Dr Dennis Jensen of paying lip-service to the issue of GST distributions to Western Australia. A former member of the…
Country Age Pension Fuel Card to keep delivering
Pensioners in regional WA 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 Royalties…
Continued funding for Kidsport and Nature Play in Albany
Nationals member for the South West Region, Colin Holt, has welcomed the news that two of the State Government’s hugely popular sporting and recreation programs – KidSport and Nature Play…
Country Age Pension Fuel Card to continue
Country Age Pension Fuel Card Scheme to be extended Made possible by a $140.1 million investment over the next four years by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program Geraldton…
$1 billion for Metronet but regional WA misses out
The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor John Hassell has hit out at both major parties for failing to address issues important to regional WA in the Federal Election campaign. Mr…
Petition to help “desperate” Goldfields mental health situation, Crook
The Nationals WA candidate for Kalgoorlie Tony Crook has launched a petition calling on the State Government to provide funding, as previously promised, towards a step-up, step-down mental health facility…
The Nationals WA announce Federal candidate for Durack
The Nationals WA have announced Bruce Rock local and Nationals WA Treasurer Lisa Cole as the Federal candidate for Durack. State President James Hayward welcomed Ms Cole to the Federal…