Labor mustn’t sidestep Geraldton and Northampton bypasses
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…
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Nationals commit to dedicated Geraldton-based rescue chopper
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…
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Residents impacted by fire can claim water rebate
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…
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Geraldton needs priority in coronavirus response: Blayney
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…
DetailsHolt calls for Labor Government to cough up Anzac funding shortfall
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…
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Metrodebt passes Parliament on the back of Royalties for Regions raid
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…
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Slap on the wrist for criminal activists as Labor stalls legislation
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…
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Hurting Geraldton small businesses to discuss plight with Deputy PM
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…
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Redman supports local jobs
Member 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…
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Minister says no increase to paltry $80 compensation for blackout losses
The 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…
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