Funding to tackle pest animals and weeds in Durack
The Liberal and Nationals Government will invest more than $24.5 million to combat feral pests – like wild dogs and pigs – and weeds through 36 projects, including several local…
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McGowan Government should invest to expand seniors village
The Opposition has called on the McGowan Government to invest in increasing independent living units in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in tomorrow’s State Budget, which is expected to post another multi-billion-dollar surplus. Opposition…
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Increased funds for PATS needed to support regional West Australians
Opposition Leader Mia Davies said it was vital for the McGowan Government to increase funding for the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme, especially as cost-of-living pressures were biting regional West Australians’…
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State of Emergency in WA continues under McGowan Government
The McGowan Government has used its massive majority to ram legislation through Parliament to extend WA’s State of Emergency powers for another six months. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the…
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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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