Regional drowning figures back The Nationals push to boost VacSwim
Moore MP Shane Love MLA says an alarming rise in the percentage of drownings in regional WA emphasises the need for greater water education across the State. He said the…
Central Wheatbelt farmers get second chance at Federal drought mitigation funding
Local Member Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to double funding to a program helping Central Wheatbelt farmers, pastoralists and horticulturalists mitigate the effects of drought. Ms…
Moore farmers get second chance at Federal drought mitigation funding
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to double funding to a program helping Wheatbelt and Mid West farmers and horticulturalists mitigate the effects of…
Missed out: Geraldton’s TAFE Campus
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has slammed the State Labor Government after education announcements last week highlight Labor’s failure to recognise the importance of education in the Midwest. Last Friday…
Nationals commit to $4.4m for Niels Hansen Stadium rebuild in Kalgoorlie
The Nationals WA have committed $4.4 million to help Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Association deliver a new basketball stadium for players, fans and the community if elected to Government in March…
Industry needs more time with Building Bonus backed up: Blayney
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the State Government to extend the Building Bonus program by at least six months so more people can access grants in the…
Our approach to industrial manslaughter legislation
There has been a lot of commentary around The Nationals WA stance on the industrial manslaughter legislation currently before Parliament. Agricultural spokesperson Hon Colin de Grussa MLC, in an opinion…
The Nationals WA to give PATS a much-needed booster shot
The Nationals WA will ensure access to specialist medical care is more equitable for regional West Australians by boosting the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) to bring it in line…
CONCERN RAISED FOR NURSING STAFF AT GERALDTON HOSPITAL
The Nationals Member for Geraldton, Ian Blayney MLA has raised concern following a spike in overtime worked by nursing staff in recent months resulting in one nurse working 18 hours…
GOVERNMENT REVERSES ITS DECISION TO TRANSFER PERMITS FOR WILD DOG CONTROL TO VOLUNTEERS
The Nationals spokesperson for Agriculture, Colin de Grussa has welcomed the announcement today that the Government’s had reversed its decision to effectively transfer all legal liability and risk for the…