The State Government has announced two grant schemes to drive agricultural innovation and export growth in WA. Under the $350 million Seizing the Opportunity in Agriculture initiative funded by Royalties for Regions these new grants are available to eligible WA-based grower groups to stimulate research, innovation and collaboration along the supply chain. Kalgoorlie MLA, Wendy…
The remote airstrip of Tjuntjuntjara east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder near the South Australian border, has been awarded funding under the State Government’s Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS). Wendy Duncan MLA, Member for Kalgoorlie said that the funding would be utilised to install airstrip fencing to stop animals from crossing the airstrip and to provide a surface…
Nationals WA MP and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP has welcomed the announcement of six specialist drug and alcohol clinical nurses for selected hospitals across Western Australia, but is asking why Geraldton has missed out? The specialist nurses will work in the emergency departments of Rockingham, Armadale-Kelmscott, Midland, Royal Perth and…
The Nationals in Government will support the partial sale of Western Power with the proceeds used to create thousands of new jobs and improve priority infrastructure, including regional power supplies. Leader of The Nationals WA Brendon Grylls MLA today announced the proceeds from a partial-sale of Western Power would be reinvested into new projects through…
A patient survey of telehealth services in regional Western Australia, where specialist medical appointments are accessed via videoconferencing in regional home towns, is proving to be a game changer in the regional health arena. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, said that the telehealth services, which offer convenience and saves considerable time and money in…
Early childhood education facilitators from the remote community of Warburton will now have access to a bunch of new learning resources with thanks to the Royalties for Regions Community Chest Fund. Wendy Duncan MLA, Member for Kalgoorlie, said that the Warburton Community Playgroup provides an essential service for newborns to 4 year olds aimed at…
The recognition of the Earbus Foundation in the 2016 Regional Achievement and Community Awards is well deserved because of the important role it has played in parts of regional Western Australia in delivering healthy ear solutions for young aboriginal children, according to the Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan. The Earbus Foundation took out the category…
Three Goldfields Public Swimming Pools will be sparkling over summer thanks to the Royalties for Regions Community Pool Revitalisation Program. As part of the Program, 95 pools and water playgrounds across regional Western Australia will share in $2,923,728 of funding. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, said that the funding allows for public swimming pools…
The Goldfields will benefit from 4 new residential rehabilitation treatment beds under the $14.9 million WA Meth Strategy announced by the State Government in May. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA said that the contract for the 4 beds at the Goldfields Rehabilitation Service in Kalgoorlie is one of a number that would provide a total of…
Brendon Grylls Leader’s Address – The Nationals WA State Conference and Convention Thank you Mia and welcome everyone here today to Geraldton. It’s great to have a full room to celebrate another Nationals’ conference. Can I begin by acknowledging my twelve Parliamentary Nationals colleagues, you’ve backed me to deliver a bold vision for Western Australia,…