Opposition calls for support for regional school
The Minister for Education and Training Hon Sue Ellery MLC has given the green light for development of a master plan for the Esperance Senior High School. Speaking in Esperance,…
Damage remains one year on from Tropical Cyclone Seroja
The Opposition has called for the State Government to do more for families, businesses and communities impacted by Tropical Cyclone Seroja 12 months on. Opposition Leader Mia Davies visited Northampton…
Ian Blayney selected to contest Durack for The Nationals
The Nationals WA have endorsed former Nationals MP Ian Blayney to contest the vast electorate of Durack at the upcoming federal election. State President Tony Crook said Mr Blayney’s experience…
Opinion: “Go buy a generator” poor response to regional power woes
Regional power outages have been a hot topic in recent weeks, for good reason. Hundreds of separate outages across the State in recent months have been infuriating for regional residents…
Collaborative approach needed to ensure demersal fish recovery
Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de Grussa has encouraged recreational, charter and professional fishers to work together to ensure the recovery of the West Coast demersal fishery in WA. Mr de…
Federal funding boost delivers $1.3 billion for regional communication
The Opposition has welcomed Commonwealth funding of $1.3 billion to enhance regional telecommunications in last week’s Federal Budget. Shadow Minister for Regional Communications Martin Aldridge MLC said improving regional connectivity…
Jurien Bay Marina call for funding action
Member for Moore Shane Love has urged Transport Minister Rita Saffioti to urgently source funding for the solution to fish kills and poor water quality in the Jurien Bay Marina.…
Federal rail safety funding commitment should be matched in State Budget
The Opposition has welcomed new funds announced by the Federal Government into the Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program and called on the State Government to commit funds in the…
Power outage review welcomed but Mid West communities ignored
Regional Opposition MPs have welcomed the Independent Review of Christmas 2021 Power Outages, however, more needs to be done for regional communities besieged by unreliable power supplies. Member for Moore…
Lack of clarity remains for regional families
The Opposition has slammed the McGowan Government for refusing to provide greater clarity around isolation requirements for students in boarding schools and residential colleges. Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter…