The Nationals WA will invest $150 million over five years to transform the WA School of Mines (WASM) into an international Centre for Excellence in Mining and expand into the Pilbara if returned to Government at the State election. Announced by Leader of The Nationals WA Brendon Grylls in Kalgoorlie today, the project would…
Aged care in the Shire of Pingelly has received a boost with an investment of $30,000 through the Royalties for Regions program to ensure an outdoor sensory space is incorporated at the new Pingelly Age Appropriate Accommodation. The space will include a sensory garden, raised vegetable beds, smooth walking paths and ample seating and be…
The Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) will receive a massive $52 million boost if The Nationals WA are returned to Government at the State election. PATS provides vital financial assistance to regional West Australians by subsidising travel and accommodation for patients travelling long distances to seek specialist medical services. Leader of The Nationals WA, Brendon…
The Nationals WA are an independent political party focused on delivering the best possible outcome for regional West Australians. As alliance partners in Government for the last 8 years, The Nationals WA have always acted in the best interests of our constituents, even if this meant taking a different position to the Liberal Party. While…
Local Member Mia Davies has announced $100,000 in Royalties for Regions funding from the Watering WA Towns program allowing the Shire of Cunderdin to complete stage two of its Stormwater Harvesting Project. Ms Davies said the Shire had been actively planning to secure a range of low cost non-potable water supplies to keep public amenity…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has thrown his support behind efforts to better integrate operational fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforces into regional host communities. The Goldfields Voluntary Regional Organisation of Councils (GVROC) recently passed a resolution calling for current and proposed FIFO workforces located within 60 kilometres of an established population…
The future now looks even brighter for pastoralists, with The Nationals WA announcing a $277 million commitment to support the ongoing growth of the agricultural and pastoral sector. Announced by Leader of The Nationals WA Brendon Grylls yesterday, the policy will build on the hugely successful $300m Seizing the Opportunity in Agriculture initiative, made possible…
Students, teachers and parents in Mining and Pastoral communities are set to benefit from The Nationals’ plan to invest more than $158 million to develop education and upgrade school infrastructure at schools across regional WA. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the plan would greatly improve outcomes for regional and…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP is thrilled to announce that the Men’s Shed Geraldton have a permanent home. Speaking in Geraldton today, Mr Brown, accompanied by Land Minister Terry Redman, joined in with the Men’s Shed Geraldton committee and supporters at the handing over…
Member for the Agriculture Region and Candidate for Geraldton Paul Brown was joined today by the Federal Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack to visit regional small businesses to see firsthand the growing opportunities for regional Western Australian tourism. The Minister has spent this week in Western Australia in the lead up to Saturday’s…