The operating theatre at Merredin Hospital will re-open, allaying fears that residents in the eastern Wheatbelt would be forced to travel to Perth or other regional centres for minor surgery. Concern over the permanent closure of the operating theatre had been expressed to The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies and Health spokesperson Martin Aldridge during…
DetailsThe State Government has failed to resolve issues related to flood damage and mould which has forced more than 80 students out of their classrooms at Castletown Primary School. The Nationals education spokesperson and local MP Peter Rundle said the State Government ruled out any capital works to address the situation in Parliament last week.…
DetailsThe McGowan Government’s latest wages offer to WA police officers has been deemed “a slap in the face” by The Nationals WA amid revelations it represents a $25 million pay cut in real terms. The Government recently tabled a pay offer which would have seen police receive a pay increase in line with the State…
DetailsMember for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman said it is encouraging the City of Busselton is getting closer to signing a contract with an airline to provide passenger services between Busselton and Melbourne. “This opens up the possibility for additional flights from Sydney and Singapore,” Mr Redman said. “Interstate, and possibly international, flights are a game changer…
DetailsThe McGowan Government’s latest wages offer to WA police officers has been deemed “a slap in the face” by The Nationals WA amid revelations it represents a $25 million pay cut in real terms. The Government recently tabled a pay offer which would have seen police receive a pay increase in line with the State…
DetailsMoore MP Shane Love MLA has urged Emergency Services Minister Fran Logan to step in and save Lancelin’s Volunteer Marine Rescue building. In Parliamentary Question Time today, Mr Love said the Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) building was at imminent risk of catastrophic undermining as a result of coastal erosion. “The situation is now alarming…
DetailsMember for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has attended the York Motor Museum for the formal handover of the venue by previous owner Peter Briggs to the Community and unveiling of “The Briggs Room” a tribute to the former owner. “Congratulations to the Avon Valley Motor Museum Association and volunteers involved in this extraordinary community…
DetailsLabor MPs who just three years ago raged against selling WA’s TAB not only supported the sale this week but torpedoed a better deal for industry. On Tuesday The Nationals WA moved an amendment in State Parliament which, if passed, would have seen the racing industry receive 100 per cent of the proceeds from the…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have slammed the Attorney General for leaving the agricultural community vulnerable to continued attacks by animal activists as a result of ineffective bail conditions. Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa accused the Attorney General of being “detached from reality” regarding his recent comments around bail conditions. “The Attorney General claims that ‘bail conditions…
DetailsThe Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies has paid tribute to Party stalwart Hon Murray Criddle who was awarded a Medal in the General Division of the Order of Australia this week. Mr Criddle served four consecutive terms in Parliament from 1993 to 2008 as Member for the Agricultural Region in the Legislative Council. Ms Davies…
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