The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell says Water Minister Dave Kelly’s lack of forward planning for the drying West Pilbara Water Scheme is a major concern for the region. It is well known the West Pilbara Water Scheme is heavily dependent on regular recharges from rain events, normally associated with cyclones. However, like much…
DetailsThe Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 has today completed its passage through the Legislative Council before returning to the Legislative Assembly next week for further consideration of amendments. Member for the Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge, who supported the carriage of the historic legislation, welcomed the improvements that better recognise the difficulty in delivering end of…
DetailsMember for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA joined with over 50 volunteers from across the Wheatbelt in Northam today to celebrate International Volunteer Day. “Our volunteers are our most precious asset in the community – without them, many of our organisations simply would not be able to function,” Ms Davies said. “I applaud all volunteers…
DetailsMember for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is an outspoken campaigner for a new, purpose built terminal at the Busselton Margaret River Airport, especially since Jetstar’s announcement to run three flights per week between Busselton and Melbourne. Further to Jetstar’s investment, the Business Council of Australia has identified Busselton as one of ten regional centres with the…
DetailsRoad safety over the Christmas period is top of mind for local MP Mia Davies who is urging everyone to slow down and stay safe. Ms Davies said she was getting behind the RoadWise and WALGA Road Ribbon for Road Safety campaign, which runs from 17 November 2019 to 3 January 2020. In 2019 to…
DetailsA tax on toilets is among a series of over-the-top water charges that are pushing regional operators to the wall, according to The Nationals WA small business spokesman Vince Catania. “We have the bewildering situation in Carnarvon whereby accommodation providers are billed thousands of dollars each month for toilets in rooms that are used for…
DetailsUnderstanding what measures are needed to promote sustained growth in the South West will be a key agenda item for The Nationals WA team visiting Bunbury and Busselton today. Regional Cities spokesperson Ian Blayney is spearheading meetings with business and community leaders to learn what issues impact each city as they strive for greater economic…
DetailsThe Minister for Water continues to demonstrate his complete lack of common sense, refusing to allow access to a dam for fear it will become empty of water. Member for the Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa continued questioning the Minister in Parliament this week to ascertain why the Government continued to lock out desperate farmers…
DetailsTelstra will strive to improve the connectivity of its network in the north of WA after concerns raised by The Nationals WA spokesperson for Regional Cities Ian Blayney. The telecommunication link between the Pilbara and Kimberley was recently disrupted when a fibre optic cable was inadvertently severed. This affected predominantly 3G and 4G services from…
DetailsMoore MP Shane Love MLA has called on Health Minister, Roger Cook to reinstate a Nurse Practitioner at the Leeman Health Centre. The move follows a community meeting in Leeman on October 28 where residents overwhelmingly called for the Nurse Practitioner position to be retained. Silver Chain recently opted to replace the Nurse Practitioner with…
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