Land release welcome but planning for future a must
The Nationals WA candidate for Pilbara Scott Bourne has welcomed the State Government’s planned land release but says further strategic planning is required for the region to continue growing. Mr…
Drought Innovation Hub must be based in WA
The Nationals WA have called on the Federal Government to establish a research and innovation hub in Western Australia to help farmers and regional communities become more drought prepared. Last…
Blayney blasts code of conduct gags on emergency services volunteers
The Nationals WA have called on the Premier to intervene and scrap the Department of Fire and Emergency Service’s (DFES) new code of conduct which gags volunteers from communicating with…
MIA’S LOCAL HERO GRANTS HELPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Forty Four community groups across the Central Wheatbelt electorate are set to benefit from grants awarded under Mia’s Local Hero Grants. Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA recently…
Stop Puppy Farming bill has tail that wags the dog
Member for Moore, Shane Love, says the State Government’s Stop Puppy Farming bill has turned into a dog’s breakfast after amendments to recognise farmers’ needs for working dogs were rejected…
Call for McGowan Government to Support Regional Travel Agents
The Nationals WA member for Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa has called on the Labor Government to prioritise the use of local regionally-based travel agencies when booking air travel across…
More funding vital to secure long term homelessness solutions in Geraldton
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says the Labor Government needs to urgently find funding for the communities resources sector to deal with a wave of vulnerable Mid West residents seeking…
Push continues to get Mid West rescue chopper off the ground
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says communities in the Mid West have rallied around The Nationals WA campaign to have an emergency rescue helicopter to be based in the region.…
Your Choice, Your Voice: Community to pick Nats’ Albany candidate
The Nationals WA are set to enlist the community as part of a grassroots push to select their candidate for Albany to contest the March 2021 State election. In Albany…
Labor’s carrot and stick activist legislation fails farming sector
The Nationals WA have accused the State Government of introducing “carrot and stick” legislation to increase penalties for criminal trespass at the cost of farmers being subjected to severe scrutiny.…