Commitment to get more guide dogs and handlers walking in WA
The Nationals WA have committed $5 million of Royalties for Regions to develop a breeding and training program based in regional WA to help meet growing demand for guide dogs.…
Labor Government once again powers metro Perth at expense of regions
Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman says the Labor Government has again put the reliable supply of energy across WA in the too-hard basket by favouring metropolitan power projects at the…
Labor’s lack of action over worker shortage leaves $10b sector in the lurch
The Nationals WA say the Agriculture Minister continues to fail the State’s farmers and growers with her latest half-baked attempt to solve the agriculture sector’s acute workforce shortages. Leader Mia…
Lack of Busselton Jetty funding in South West WA Recovery Plan a missed opportunity
Member for the South West Colin Holt says the government’s failure to include the planned Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory in the recent WA Recovery Plan is a missed opportunity. “It…
CBD no place for DPIRD headquarters
The Nationals WA say the Labor Government has missed a golden opportunity to decentralise the agency tasked with managing the State’s primary industry and regional development portfolios. Today it was…
Regional news at risk after ABC allowance cuts
The Nationals WA fear news services in regional communities will be further eroded unless the ABC reverses its decision to cut housing allowances for 37 staff working outside the metropolitan…
Reduction in bank hours a blow for regional WA communities
The Nationals WA say regional communities and businesses will lose access to crucial banking services following the NAB’s decision to cut back on branch opening hours. Commerce spokesman and Member…
Put regional WA at top of list for relocating FIFO workers
The Nationals WA say the Premier’s regional development credentials are on the line as he seeks to lure interstate FIFO families to Western Australia. Leader Mia Davies said any incentives…
Regional boarding students can now rest easy over COVID-19 restrictions
The Education Minister’s decision to scrap the COVID-19 restriction preventing regional boarding students leaving school during term two has been welcomed by The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said the…
Tourism package welcome relief for some but not all
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to amend the scope of its tourism assistance package amid fears many struggling businesses would not qualify for much-needed support dollars.…