Volunteers amazing in the face of fierce bushfires
Local Member Mia Davies MLA has praised community and volunteer efforts in fighting the recent bushfires in the electorate of Central Wheatbelt. She said reports back from the fire were…
Defensive Premier refuses to give answers around reopening date
The Opposition has condemned the Premier’s defensive response to questions in Parliament today around when WA will reopen to the rest of Australia and the world. Leader Mia Davies used…
Opinion: Regional hospitals on the chopping block as health crisis worsens
Hospitals in regional WA would be downgraded or closed in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak, leaving communities without the ability to access local emergency care, vaccinations, or COVID testing…
Remembering WA’s brave women who served in war and conflict
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has paid her respects during a sunset service at the State War Memorial to mark the 70th year of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps. Ms…
Tourism operators face obliteration without an opening date
Shadow Minister for Tourism Vince Catania has called on the Labor Government to provide tourism operators with clarity and certainty, by setting a date for the re-opening of WA’s borders.…
Central Wheatbelt Newsletter – February 2022
Photo credit: Angie Roe Photography Welcome to 2022 and the start of another year. As we navigate these uncertain times, my focus and commitment to represent the electorate is as…
Labor’s blanket ban condemned as a big blow for school camps
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government’s blanket ban on school camps, labelling the move as a huge financial blow for those extracurricular providers. Shadow Education Minister Peter Rundle said…
Launch of Kalbarri microgrid after a long 5 year delay
Member for North West Central, Vince Catania MLA said “the launch of the Kalbarri Microgrid – a renewable energy power solution, marks a project finally coming to fruition after years…
Clarity needed around isolation rules for boarding school students
The Opposition has called for clarity around isolation requirements for boarding school students, given five schools have been impacted by COVID-19 in just four days. Shadow Education Minister Peter Rundle…
Hastings Yangibana project – boost for jobs & growth in Gascoyne & Onslow with Federal Government $140m loan
Member for North West Central, Vince Catania has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to allocate $140 million through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) for the construction of the Hastings…