Chapman Valley Primary School is one of 73 schools across the state to join the Liberal-National Government’s Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said there had been a detailed development and selection process. “The barriers that used to prevent principals and staff from providing the very best teaching and learning…
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…
Nationals WA MP and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown, has urged local community groups to apply for Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund. Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund provides grants of up to $20,000 to assist with community projects aimed at delivering positive outcomes in the areas of Health & Wellbeing, Community Safety, Environment and…
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 Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said nominations for the annual WA Youth Awards were now open. These awards recognise the achievements of young people aged 12 to 25 from across Western Australia. “I encourage Central Wheatbelt community members to nominate an outstanding young person for these awards,” Ms Davies said. “There are many…
NATIONALS WA Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC, has thanked Bridgetown Golf Club participants for supporting the charity Foodbank WA. Colin sponsored a recent Club day at Bridgetown Golf Club where competitors contributed a can of non-perishable food for donation to Foodbank WA. Foodbank is WA’s largest food relief organisation, providing over 4…
NATIONALS WA Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC, has thanked Harvey Golf Club participants for supporting the charity Foodbank WA. Colin sponsored a recent Club day at Harvey Golf Club where competitors contributed a can of non-perishable food for donation to Foodbank WA. Foodbank is WA’s largest food relief organisation, providing over 4…
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…