The Nationals WA have welcomed the $80 million commitment to fund road improvements in Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network (WSFN) announced in the 2020-21 Federal Budget. Local MP Mia Davies MLA said the project was critical to road safety and productivity in the region and was a worthy recipient of continued support from the Commonwealth. “The…
Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has said the decision of the National Australia Bank (NAB) to close its doors in Boddington is a blow for the community. It adds insult to injury for customers in regional WA as it comes hot off the heels of a decision by the same bank to…
Forty Four community groups across the Central Wheatbelt electorate are set to benefit from grants awarded under Mia’s Local Hero Grants. Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA recently launched the ‘Local Hero Grants’ to help support local community groups based across her electorate. Ms Davies said that in her role as the local…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has launched a new ‘Local Hero’ small grants program to help support local community groups across the Central Wheatbelt electorate. Ms Davies said that in her role as the local State Member she was always pleased to support groups and the new program would offer small but meaningful…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has congratulated 2020 Wheatbelt Relay for Life participants for exceeding their fundraising target and making a significant contribution in the fight against cancer. Held every two years, the Wheatbelt Relay for Life was well supported by community members, local businesses, Northam Senior High School and St Josephs, all of…
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…
Another year has passed so swiftly and what a busy 12 months it was in our electorate. In case you missed out on some of the news that happened through the Central Wheatbelt our team has put together a newsletter that will bring you up to date on events, functions and triumphs since January. On…
Local Member of Parliament Hon Mia Davies MLA is calling for all young artists from the Central Wheatbelt to nominate for the annual $1000 Sue Muntz Bursary Award. This Award was initiated in 2014 in respect and as a tribute to the late Sue Muntz of Bruce Rock, and was designed to assist young artists…
4 November 2019 The Bindoon Men’s Shed Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon Martin Aldridge MLC as the inaugural shed Patron. Bindoon Men’s Shed Inc. President Mr Garry Gibellini said the arrangement would commence from 1 November 2019 for an ongoing term. “The shed members have recently considered the benefit of having…
West Australians will be able to get vaccinated against illnesses such as whooping cough, measles and meningococcal disease at their local pharmacy from 1 August 2019 following changes made by the State Government. Nationals spokesperson for health Martin Aldridge welcomed the move and recognised the important healthcare contribution community pharmacies make to regional communities. “The…