Less than 1 per cent swing needed for O’Connor to change hands
With just a week to go until polling day The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor John Hassell said the seat is still within reach despite the dodgy preference deal between…
Nationals to deliver Australia’s first Rural Health Commissioner
The National Party will develop a National Rural Generalist Pathway to address rural health’s biggest issue – lack of medical professionals in rural, regional and remote areas. Australia’s first ever…
Suicide Prevention Coordinator for the Wheatbelt
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announcement of a suicide prevention co-ordinator for the Wheatbelt. The Minister for Mental Health has confirmed the Mental Health Commission…
Nationals pledge $100 million to fully seal Outback Way
The Nationals WA Candidate for O’Connor John Hassell and Senate Candidate Kado Muir have welcomed a funding pledge made by Leader of The Nationals Barnaby Joyce to provide $100 million…
Bishop’s soft approach to GST won’t fly in WA
The Nationals WA Senate Candidate Kado Muir has called out Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop for her soft approach to securing a fairer share of GST revenue for WA. “Contrary…
Royalties for Regions attracts Federal pledge for Busselton Airport
The Nationals WA Senate Candidate Kado Muir has welcomed a $9.78 million funding pledge from the Coalition Government to support the expansion of the Busselton-Margaret River Airport. Mr Muir said…
Emergency Service Volunteer Fuel Card applications open
Eligible volunteer emergency service Brigades, Groups and Units (BGUs) are able to apply for the Emergency Services Volunteer Fuel Card (ESVFC) after applications opened last week. The ESVFC is made…
Hassell calls on Morrison for fairer GST share
The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor John Hassell invoiced Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison for more than $30.5 billion of WA’s lost share of GST revenue following his visit to Western…
Merredin, Hyden to benefit from new courts
Merredin and Hyden are set for upgrades to sports courts thanks to over $40,000 in grants through the State Government’s Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF). Announcing the grants…
Nationals MPs issue event challenge to WA tourists
Five events in the greater Avon region have secured sponsorship through the 2016/17 Royalties for Regions-funded Regional Events Scheme (RES), and Nationals MPs want you to give them a go.…