Photo credit: Main Roads WA Local Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the State Government to make both the Geraldton and the Northampton bypasses top priorities to boost local economies reeling from the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. “The project can be built in stages so it makes sense to start in Northampton,…
DetailsThe Nationals WA will commit $30 million towards establishing a dedicated emergency rescue helicopter in Geraldton if returned to government in 2021. Leader Mia Davies joined local MP Ian Blayney and other National party colleagues today in the regional city to make the announcement. “Having a rescue helicopter stationed in Geraldton would provide a life-saving…
DetailsThe State Government has clarified the Water Corporation policy in relation to charging water consumption of those impacted by bushfire this summer following questions by The Nationals WA. Member for the Agricultural Region and former firefighter Hon. Martin Aldridge MLC recently confirmed arrangements for affected customers which will come as a fortunate turn for many…
DetailsMember for Geraldton Ian Blayney says the State Government is yet to implement a sufficient response to assist businesses hurting from the impact of COVID-19 on tourism and cray fishing in the Mid West capital. Mr Blayney, who welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister to town on Wednesday to meet with more than 100 affected fishers,…
DetailsThe Nationals WA Member for South West Colin Holt says the Premier needs to arrive in Albany later this week with a $25,000 cheque to fix a funding shortfall in the city’s 2020 Anzac Day commemorations. Mr Holt is calling on the Labor Government to cover expenses associated with extending the city’s renowned April 25…
DetailsThe Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell has cautiously welcomed the passing of the latest Metronet legislation through the Upper House this week, but has questioned the cost for regional taxpayers. Ms Boydell said The Railway (METRONET) Amendment Bill 2019 passed through the Upper House last night and would allow the construction of the Government’s…
DetailsA year since The Nationals WA first asked the Premier to respond to a rise in criminal activists, the Labor Government has failed to introduce promised legislation to protect regional communities and farming families. Member for Roe Peter Rundle said criminal activism had “never been more visible” than last weekend when a protester disrupted the…
DetailsDeputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has accepted an invitation from The Nationals WA MP Ian Blayney to meet concerned Geraldton and Mid West tourism operators, accommodation providers and small business owners. Mr Blayney, the Member for Geraldton, said the aftermath of Australia-wide bushfires, floods and drought and the growing impact of the COVID-19 virus have…
DetailsMember for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman fully supports the Shire of Bridgetown in pushing for local people to take up jobs at the expanded Talison Lithium mine in Greenbushes. “The local government has been working with Talison for some time in planning this expansion and creating job opportunities for people in Greenbushes, Bridgetown and surrounding towns,”…
DetailsThe McGowan Labor Government has today refused to increase the paltry payment of $80 for residents and businesses impacted by prolonged power blackouts. Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney raised the matter in Parliament today saying households and businesses in Geraldton and the Mid West had experienced a horror summer with repeated and lengthy power outages.…
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