Opposition demands answers on Floreat shootings
The anguish and heartache felt across WA this week following the tragic murders in Floreat cannot be overstated. Last Friday, Mark Bombara shot and killed Jennifer Petelczyc and her daughter…
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State Budget exposes Labor’s long list of broken promises for regional health
No progress has been made and no new funding has been allocated towards long-promised regional health projects in Halls Creek, Laverton, Meekatharra, Mullewa or Tom Price in the 2024- 25…
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WA Labor bows to community pressure with Firearms Act changes
The Nationals WA have labelled the Government’s last-minute amendment to allow select firearms to be authorised for more than one licence purpose as a win for firearms owners. Leader Shane…
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Economic engine room sidelined by Federal Labor
WA Opposition Leader Shane Love has labelled the 2024-25 Federal Budget a missed opportunity for WA which fails to address the cost-of-living crisis for struggling families and businesses or capitalise…
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Sixth Labor Budget surplus fails Geraldton and Mid West
Despite the Labor Government swimming in budget surpluses, largely due to higher GST returns and a strong resources sector, the Mid West has been left wanting once again according to…
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State must act to curb youth crime in Mullewa
Ongoing crime in Geraldton and Mullewa and the Labor government’s failure to act is deeply concerning according to The Nationals WA. Nationals’ candidate for Geraldton, Kirrilee Warr said despite ongoing…
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Labor is leaving WA behind
The Alliance Opposition has today labelled the Cook Labor Government’s Budget as one which leaves WA behind. Opposition Leader Shane Love said despite posting a $3.2 billion surplus, the 2024/25…
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Kingston demands equal treatment for firearms petition
Nationals Member for the South West, Louise Kingston has demanded the Cook Labor Government give equal treatment to the 32,234 petitioners standing against the Firearms Bill 2024. “The Cook Labor…
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Labor denies Mid West communities life-saving rescue helicopter
The Premier Roger Cook has been condemned by The Nationals WA after he again dismissed calls for a rescue helicopter to be based in the Mid West, despite a clear…
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Country Age Pension fuel card increase long overdue
Member for Moore Shane Love has welcomed an increase to the Country Age Pension Fuel card, adding it is long overdue. From 1 July 2024, the value of the card…
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