Beard calls on Government to address dire health crisis
The State Labor Government needs to stop stalling on the crucial upgrade to the Meekatharra Hospital and immediately address the dire health crisis in the town. The Nationals Candidate for…
Agriculture Minister should resign over Foot and Mouth Disease comments
Nationals Candidate for North West Central Mem Beard has called on Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan to resign over her offensive comments about foot and mouth disease making food cheaper. Ms…
Out-of-touch Minister ignoring fears held by farmers
The Opposition has slammed out-of-touch comments made by Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan, who reportedly claimed Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) would make food cheaper. Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa…
FMD detection calls for immediate boost in communications
Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa has called on the McGowan Labor Government to ramp up communications immediately, following the detection of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Australia. Mr…
Central Wheatbelt represented in Youth Parliament
The YMCA’s annual Youth Parliament week was off to a roaring start as delegates to Youth Parliament debated eight bills, presented Member’s statements, and delivered Members Statement on policy and…
Opposition calls for Premier to finally stand up for WA
The Opposition has called for the McGowan Labor Government to stand up and be clear about its plans for the future of Western Australia’s vital live export industry. Shadow…
Teacher support vital as students head back to school
Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle has called for guaranteed support for teachers and educators when students head back to the classrooms for Term 3 on Monday. Mr Rundle…
Funding shortfall means Geraldton radiation oncology won’t proceed
The Minister for Health has told State Parliament a long-awaited Geraldton radiation oncology unit won’t proceed unless the Federal Government pays for it. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge…
McGowan Labor Government pass the buck on foot and mouth disease threat
The Opposition has slammed the State Government for failing to step up and support one of WA’s key industries, as it faces the looming threat of foot and mouth disease…
Labor’s retired midwife recruitment plan a band-aid solution
The Opposition has called on the State Government to address the chronic shortage of midwives in regional WA forcing families to travel hundreds of kilometres to give birth. Opposition Leader…