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, Bridget McKenzie, said the projects form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing roll-out of the $257 million Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). The $30 million in…
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 Australia’s agricultural region would stand to benefit from $160 million in Federal Liberal and National Government funding for rail freight infrastructure projects, but the WA…
A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government is investing more than $1 billion to boost rural health, including an additional $146 million in new funding to inject more doctors and allied health professionals into regional and rural communities and improve treatment and care for patients. National Party Candidate for Durack Ian Blayney said the further funding…
Member for Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney is preparing for his participation in the World’s Greatest Shave for the tenth year in a row this week, with Hon Mia Davies, Leader of The Nationals WA, set to shave his hair off to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation . Mr Blayney urges members of the public…
Members of the Geraldton community who have lost loved ones at sea will have a memorial to remember them by should The Nationals WA form Government next month. Today, Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney announced a $100,000 commitment to build a Fisherman’s Memorial at the Geraldton Wharf that will enable Geraldton’s fishing community and their…
The Western Australian fishing industry will be big winners should The Nationals WA form Government next month, with Fisheries Spokesperson Ian Blayney today announcing a $70m commitment guaranteeing security rights, less red tape and legislation reform. Mr Blayney said The Nationals WA commitment will ensure extensive industry consultation on legislation, including regulations around the creation…
The Geraldton sporting community will be big winners should The Nationals WA form Government in March, with local Member Ian Blayney today announcing a $5.15m sporting package for upgrades and extensions to sporting facilities across Geraldton. Mr Blayney said The Nationals WA recognise the value sporting organisations bring to the community and he will always…
Families with young children in Waggrakine will be the benefactors from significant investment at their local primary school should The Nationals WA form Government in March. Today, Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney pledged $2.5m for Waggrakine Primary School to build a four classroom block to replace transportable classrooms, providing a permanent base for the school…
Should The Nationals WA return to Government in March, they will commit to developing a Future Housing Strategy for Geraldton to help tackle homelessness and public housing constraints, according to Local Member Ian Blayney. The strategy will focus on investigating models of sustainable housing programs and services, ensuring they are effective and appropriate as well…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says a new election commitment launched by The Nationals WA will provide regional community organisations and businesses expansion opportunities through small and medium grants. The $85 million Royalties for Regions-funded program will offer three streams of grants over five years ranging in size to meet the variety of needs in…