The Nationals WA will commit $115 million of Royalties for Regions funding to the expansion and re-development of the Geraldton Regional Hospital if elected at the March 2017 State election. The Nationals WA Candidate for Geraldton Paul Brown MP said the funding would facilitate the immediate expansion of ward space for additional beds, reconfiguration of…
Four visitor centres in the electorate of Central Wheatbelt have been successful in the latest round of funding through the Regional Visitor Centre Sustainability Grant Program (RVCSGP). Beverley, Quairading, Dowerin Community Resource Centre and the Shire of Merredin were four of the thirty-six regional communities set to benefit from the $4.2m over three years, made…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman welcomed the launch of the new Emergency WA website which delivers fast, clear and consistent information during bushfires and other emergencies. Mr Redman said the new $2.8 million website reflects the Liberal National State Government’s commitment to providing the community with accurate and timely information during emergencies. “I have already…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has hailed the repeal of the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003 as a major win for Central Wheatbelt grain growers. Ms Davies and The Nationals WA supported the repeal of the current Act, finalised in State Parliament last week, saying they strongly supported the farm businesses…
Twenty-four Wheatbelt communities across 15 shires will soon benefit from a Lotterywest grant of $86,804 to encourage them to develop community enterprises. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the local shires of Cuballing, Lake Grace, Pingelly, Wagin, Wandering, West Arthur, Wickepin and Williams would benefit from the recent grant, which was allocated to the…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region Colin Holt MLC is urging dairy processors to work with the State and Federal Agriculture Ministers to deliver a swift resolution to the South West dairy crisis and ensure that WA has a stable fresh milk supply into the future. “At present WA’s milk production is up, and…
Patients across the Kimberley Region will soon benefit from nearly $10 million for two new renal facilities, to be delivered to the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing communities. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said sufferers of kidney-related diseases and conditions will now be able to be treated closer to home. “These…
Dryandra Woodland, located between Narrogin and Williams, is set to become the Wheatbelt’s first ever national park. Dryandra Woodland is recognised as one of WA’s most important wildlife conservation areas. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has welcomed today’s announcement. “This is exciting news. I’m thrilled that Dryandra will become a national park, as its…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has hailed the repeal of the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003 as a major win for WA’s grains sector. 1 The Nationals WA supported the repeal of the Bill, which was introduced by the former Carpenter Labor Government more than a decade ago to restrict the use…
Farmers in the shires of Jerramungup, Gnowangerup, Lake Grace and Kulin are now eligible to receive assistance for locust control. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the State Government had announced an assistance scheme to support farmers and rural shires to control Australian plague locusts in high-risk areas, this spring. Mr Waldron said a…