Mobile phone coverage across regional Western Australia will be improved thanks to a further $20 million investment over two years made possible by Royalties for Regions. NATIONALS Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC, said the funding would support a new mobile base station for Waroona North as well as 77 other sites to…
The Nationals WA have announced they support the partial sale of Western Power, with the proceeds being used to improve transport and education infrastructure, as well as regional power supplies. Earlier yesterday, Leader of The Nationals WA Brendon Grylls MLA announced the proceeds from a partial-sale of Western Power would be reinvested into new projects…
Candidate for the Kimberley Rob Houston is calling for calm in the Broome community after the Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA) took the decision to revisit a heritage site application covering the Broome town site. Mr Houston said the application would be reassessed after a decision of the Supreme Court of WA found the DAA…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed news of an upgrade to the Jurien Bay Health Centre worth nearly $5 million. Works will include a new triage room, new dental treatment facilities, improved vehicle access, new consulting rooms for mental health practitioners, improved ambulatory care facilities, a new Child Health and acute treatment…
Seniors in the Electorate of Moore are encouraged to take full advantage of the Liberal National Government’s expanding WA Seniors Card business discount directory. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said a new public awareness campaign has been launched as part of a renewed push to secure exclusive discounts for seniors to help with everyday…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies has congratulated the first crop of Muresk Institute students graduating with a Diploma of Agriculture saying the future of the sector was in good hands. Ms Davies joined graduates, family, representatives from University of Queensland and key stakeholders on Wednesday to mark the significant milestone for students and…
The southern section of the Narrogin Link Road project is now open to road users, marking the next major step towards the project’s overall completion. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said Stage 2 was about connecting a safe and important access route for road users, particularly heavy vehicle operators. “I’m pleased these local Narrogin…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the creation of two new marine parks at world-renowned Horizontal Falls in the Kimberley. Lalang-garram/Horizontal Falls and North Lalang-garram marine parks have been created in an effort to continue to protect the region’s important natural assets and marine species. “The Kimberley region boasts…
A recent patient survey into the use of the Emergency Telehealth Service has generated outstanding feedback in support of the high-tech videoconferencing health service. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said Telehealth was used to link people in rural and remote areas to a range of clinicians in the State’s major hospitals and health…
A $3.08 million State Government grant is set to assist Boddington residents to remain in their own community as they age, as part of the Building Capacity to Support Ageing in the Community program. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA announced the funding saying it would contribute towards the expansion, design and construction of…