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Geraldton Power Forum highlights need for McGowan Government to start listening

By Ian Blayney10 March 2020

Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has thanked community members for attending the Western Power forum held in Geraldton last Thursday and appreciates their thoughtful contribution to the power supply debate. Having invited the Energy Minister to Geraldton to discuss power reliability in the Midwest after a spate of power outages that caused frustration for many…

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Mar102020

International Women’s Day a reminder there’s more to be done, Davies

By Mia Davies9 March 2020

Leader of The Nationals WA and Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies marked International Women’s Day (IWD) with a speech urging women to look for opportunities to champion, advance and support women in their own communities. “This year’s theme – each for equal – is calling for everyone to actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight…

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Mar92020

Labor mustn’t sidestep Geraldton and Northampton bypasses

By Ian Blayney6 March 2020

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,…

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Mar62020

Nationals commit to dedicated Geraldton-based rescue chopper

By Mia Davies26 February 2020

The 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…

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Feb262020

Residents impacted by fire can claim water rebate

By Martin Aldridge25 February 2020

The 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…

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Feb252020

Geraldton needs priority in coronavirus response: Blayney

By Ian Blayney21 February 2020

Member 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,…

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Feb212020

Holt calls for Labor Government to cough up Anzac funding shortfall

By Colin Holt20 February 2020

The 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…

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Metrodebt passes Parliament on the back of Royalties for Regions raid

By Jacqui Boydell20 February 2020

The 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…

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Slap on the wrist for criminal activists as Labor stalls legislation

By Peter Rundle19 February 2020

A 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…

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Feb192020

Hurting Geraldton small businesses to discuss plight with Deputy PM

By Ian Blayney17 February 2020

Deputy 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…

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