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Stamping out anti-social behavior in Mundaring
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $40,000 to install CCTV in Mundaring to help address anti-social behaviour at the sporting and recreation hub. Liberal Member for Hasluck, Ken Wyatt,...
Parkside Timber Mill Closes as a Direct Result of Minister’s Decision
More than 50 locals are looking for a job after the closure of Parkside’s historic Greenbushes Mill, announced yesterday. Shadow Minister for Forestry, Steve Martin, said the closure is a shock to...
$180,000 FOR A NEW SYNTHETIC TURF AT THE SORRENTO BOWLING CLUB
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $180,000 to the City of Joondalup for a new synthetic bowls turf at the Sorrento Bowling Club. Liberal Member for Moore, Ian Goodenough, said for the...
McGowan figures just don’t add up
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas has today called into question comments attributed to the Premier and Treasurer Mark McGowan in the media today. “Apparently Mark McGowan stated that “since...
SUPPORTING A NEW VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTRE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Prime Minister Scott Morrison joined Liberal candidate for Cowan, Vince Connelly today to announce that a re-elected Morrison Government will invest an additional $1.6 million in a new Vietnamese...
BACKING A MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK IN BINDOON
A re-elected Morrison Government will commit $1 million towards a new mountain bike park in Bindoon that will see the town become a premier cycling destination and attract thousands of tourists to...
Early Years Must Be a Priority in this Year’s State Budget
Ahead of next week’s State Budget, the Opposition is calling on the McGowan Labor Government to commit additional funding to support children in their early years. Shadow Minister for Early...
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...
Kimberley crime funding welcomed but commitments must be fast-tracked
The Opposition has welcomed the announcement of funding to address crime and dysfunction in the Kimberley, saying it was well past time for the McGowan Government to acknowledge and act on the...
Urgent funds needed for expansion of Margaret River Hospital
The Opposition has called on the McGowan Government to allocate much needed funds to expand the Margaret River Hospital in the upcoming State Budget. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the project...
Expanding CCTV in Brabham to keep the community safe
Residents and local business owners in Brabham will feel safer in the community, with a re-elected Morrison Government committing $100,000 to install new CCTV across the suburb. Liberal Member for...
Still Waiting for the Forrestfield-Airport Link to Open
Shadow METRONET Minister, Tjorn Sibma, has called on the McGowan Government to be more transparent with the timeline of Western Australia’s most expensive infrastructure project, METRONET. “WA...
BACKING A MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK IN BINDOON
A re-elected Morrison Government will commit $1 million towards a new mountain bike park in Bindoon that will see the town become a premier cycling destination and attract thousands of tourists to...
Hardwood Harvesting is a Sustainable and Vital Industry
The McGowan Labor Government ambushed foresters, the housing and furniture manufacturing industries with their surprise decision to ban the harvesting of native hardwood from 2024. Their decision...
No timeframes, no urgency for pre-budget health spin
The McGowan Government’s latest pre-budget health announcement is yet more spin from a government that is big on talk but not on action, the Opposition claims. Shadow Health Minister Libby Mettam...
Life should mean Life for “Granny Killer”
The release of ‘Granny Killer’, Anthony Lauritsen, represents a shocking dereliction of duty by Attorney General John Quigley, for the safety of our community and with callous disregard for...
More spin from McGowan Government as health crisis continues
Today’s pre-budget health announcement is yet more spin from a government that is big on talk but short on substance as ambulances remained ramped for more than 5100 hours again last month, Shadow...
$2.5 million for new all-ages Park in Ballajura
A re-elected Morrison Government will invest $2.5 million in a new all-ages state-of-the-art park for families in Ballajura. Liberal Candidate for Cowan, Vince Connelly, hosted a community gathering...