Premier sheepish on live export
Thousands of hard-working West Australians who rely on the live sheep trade for their livelihood are in a state of confusion after a week of uncertainty with Labor Members flip-flopping…
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Boost to KidSport vouchers needed to tackle cost-of-living pressures
Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation Peter Rundle has called on the McGowan Government to further invest in the KidSport program increasing their value and continuing to allocate two vouchers…
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State Budget must put rail safety upgrades on track
The Opposition has called for the McGowan Labor Government to include a commitment to invest in upgrading passive rail level crossings in the upcoming State Budget. Opposition Leader Mia Davies…
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Telecommunications boost for Durack
Residents of Durack will soon be better connected following successful applications for funding mobile blackspot and broadband upgrades under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program. Minister for Regional Communications,…
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WA Labor need to come to the table on rail funding
The Nationals candidate for Durack Ian Blayney has called on WA Labor to clarify their position on Tier 3 and come to the table to access Federal Government funding. Western…
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Labor’s domestic violence budget announcement falls short
The Opposition has welcomed a State Government commitment of additional funding to combat domestic violence but said there is more to be done. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said Labor’s announcement…
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Kimberley crime funding welcomed but commitments must be fast-tracked
The Opposition has welcomed the announcement of funding to address crime and dysfunction in the Kimberley, saying it was well past time for the McGowan Government to acknowledge and act…
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Urgent funds needed for expansion of Margaret River Hospital
The Opposition has called on the McGowan Government to allocate much needed funds to expand the Margaret River Hospital in the upcoming State Budget. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the…
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Nats make landmark investment to boost rural doctor workforce
A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government is investing more than $1 billion to boost rural health, including an additional $146 million in new funding to inject more doctors and allied…
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Easing of restrictions welcomed but mandate inconsistencies remain
The Opposition has welcomed the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions later this week and renewed calls for the Government to outline when the State of Emergency provisions would come to…
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