Lara Dalton for Geraldton | Politician
Lara Dalton for Geraldton
Phone: +61 474 467 722
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24.01.2022 A busy morning at the Platform Markets today and we had a surprise visit from WA Labor candidate Cherie Sibosado - Labor for North West Central on her way home The $600 Electricity Credit is making a real difference for people and we had plenty of support for WA Labor and Premier Mark McGowan who are standing strong for WA! Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat
23.01.2022 I am so happy that the McGowan Labor Government has made the Brand Highway - Barrett Drive Intersection a priority for State Black Spot Funding this year. This $2,000,000 upgrade will improve road safety for us all. The State Black Spot Funding Program has delivered more than half a billion dollars towards safer roads since it started in 2000.... Read more here - https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au//loc/road-safety-programs/
22.01.2022 And it's officially open! Return-It WA Container Refund Point is up and running at 8 Bradford Street Wonthella Hundreds of cans and bottles have already been delivered with cash refunds paid out straight away! This is a great way to encourage recycling and get a little cash back for your drink containers = ... If you are not sure what you can deliver, you can get all the info here - https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/how-it-works Regional Alliance West Containers for Change WA
22.01.2022 As the song goes - OH WHAT A NIGHT! I want to say the hugest of thank yous to all who came along to our Spicks & TempleWiz fundraiser. We had a packed house, and a night jam packed with music, merriment and laughter. Many thanks to the many people who worked together to make this night a success - we could not have done it without you. ... Special thanks to David Templeman MLA for being such a great sport and joining in the show. Thanks also our wonderful host - Rosie Sitorus, our hilarious panel members - Fraser Adam, Jason Sampson, Derek Goforth and Dave Timmerman., the amazing band - Darcy Hay, Daron Keogh and Sarah O'Malley and our excellent adjudicator - Mark Cairn. Thanks to the many wonderful, local businesses who generously donated to the night: Mark Cox Jewellery Abrolhos Adventures Medical Aesthetics Geraldton Tyrepower Geraldton Mitchell and Brown Retravision Colour Decor ...and to the wonderful staff at Geraldton Bowling Club - thank you for a fabulous venue, delicious roast and wonderful service
21.01.2022 COLOUR EXPLOSION Let's support the Geraldton Knit Wits as they take on #Bridgetown to become the yarn bombing capital of WA. Show your support as they make their bid to for the Yarn bombing Record - Geraldton challenging Bridgetown WA! If you'd like to help them yarn bomb #Geraldton you can message them at the Yarn Bombing Record link. ... Go Knit Wits!
21.01.2022 Important announcement from Premier Mark McGowan regarding some changes to interstate travel. Hard Borders remain But there will be changes to quarantining
20.01.2022 Hot days are back again and also Total Fire Bans. If you don't already, you should follow Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA for all the latest updates and information you need to know.
19.01.2022 The New Geraldton Health Campus is on the way! 38 Extra Beds Expanded Emergency Department Acute Mental Health Care... New Intesive Care Unit Expanded Car Parking See more
18.01.2022 It is always inspiring when community groups like Friends of Geraldton Gardens - Froggs Inc work together for the betterment of our community. This weekend I was fortunate to attend the Picnic in the Park Botanic Garden Launch - a fantastic initiative to create a beautiful botanic garden right in the middle of town at Maitland Park. You can see the first step in the project at the entrance to the park. I am pictured her with Irene and Stan from Friends of Geraldton Gardens - Froggs Inc, two of the driving forces behind this great project. Friends of Geraldton Gardens - Froggs Inc also have a GoFundMe page for those who would like to contribute to help the Geraldton Botanic Garden become a reality: https://www.gofundme.com/f/qujnc-geraldton-botanic-garden
18.01.2022 Last night I attended the opening of the Big Sky Readers & Writers Festival 2020 It was lovely to catch up and have a laugh with the Irra Wangga Language Centre crew Warriyangga Thiinma elder Peter Salmon is in town to tell a story of his upbringing at the Art of Language luncheon.... Mr Salmon is working hard to record his languages for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This is a fabulous festival, check out the details on the city's web site - https://library.cgg.wa.gov.au/big-sky-2020-programme.aspx
15.01.2022 This is exciting! The Mark McGowan WA Labor Government is determined to make the Midwest a centre of excellence in renewable energy! The EOI is out, we want to make green hydrogen right here and export it to the world Read more here - https://www.abc.net.au//oakajee-renewable-energy-/12641268
13.01.2022 Thanks to Minister Rita Saffioti MLA and the McGowan Labor Government for recognising this intersection needs upgrading asap Real Leadership, Local Investment.
10.01.2022 Big news for our state $800 Million Investment 1250 additional training positions created
10.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who took the time to chat with me today. It's important for me to hear what really matters to you, from you. I hope your team gets a win in the footy today if they are playing!
09.01.2022 There is a big future for Big Batteries, right around WA, so it's good to see the first steps are being made now
09.01.2022 Vale Susan Ryan. I was so sad to hear today of the passing of Susan Ryan, a woman I greatly admired. Susan was an impressive role model and mentor to Labor women. A trailblazer. How lucky we are to have had women like her paving the way for women like me, to have a place at the table.... See more
08.01.2022 It was a privilege to attend today's Police Remembrance Day service in Geraldton and lay a wreath in honour of those who have lost their lives in service to our state. Thank you for all the work you do in our community.
07.01.2022 It's always nice to be at the Platform Markets and have a chat with the people there Good coffee, nice food, great produce and local products. Thanks to everyone who stopped for a chat, we will be back soon to listen and hear whats important to you.... #WeAreTeamLabor
07.01.2022 Local Jobs and Job Creation is the number one priority for the McGowan Labor Government. Treasurer Ben Wyatt this week highlighted a great regional success story from Geraldton and pointed out how the Liberals want to change the laws and keep Country Businesses locked out of Metro contracts. https://youtu.be/V_PtgHvr0OM... Read the full statement here - https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Liberals-local-jobs
07.01.2022 Violence against women in all its forms is unacceptable. The annual 16 Days in WA Stop Violence Against Women campaign beings today, and I’m inviting the Geraldton community to take a part in this major effort to stop violence against women. Join the 16 Days in WA movement and think about how you can educate, motivate and advocate in your community, and stand up to stop violence against women. ... Find out more at https://www.communities.wa.gov.au/projects/16-days-in-wa/
07.01.2022 Laurie Graham MLC and I caught up with Tom Gorman at Salt Dish this week, to hear about his fabulous plans for growing Junior Rugby in Geraldton and the Midwest I fully support activities that encourage young people to exercise, learn teamwork, build communities and maintain fitness for physical & mental health Thanks for sharing your vision for junior rugby Tom, can't wait to see it realised.
06.01.2022 Door knocking with some of our fab volunteers today We have had some great conversations, thanks to everyone who took the time to chat with me and the team We are coming to your suburb soon
05.01.2022 Last week I was very lucky to be invited along to WAM's recording session for "Sounds of the Midwest" at the QPT. The very talented Alexia Parenzee was recording her song and I was able to clap along, for the actual recording!!! WAM's regional work is amazing and like many I can't wait to hear this album already.... Thanks for making me welcome and a huge cheer to all the recording artists, musos, producers, engineers, students and managers making this happen! More info here including all the contributors chosen for this project - https://wam.org.au/wam-announces-ten-mid-west-artists-sele/
03.01.2022 Exciting times! Our local Containers for Change WA Refund Point, at 8 Bradford Street, Wonthella, opens tomorrow! I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak last week and the local crew from Return-It WA and Regional Alliance West are ready to go ... The process is simple and quick, exchanging your eligible drink containers for cash = What containers are eligible? Information here - https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/how-it-works
02.01.2022 Great to see Operation Heat Shield will be back for summer, to help keep us all safe and strong 55,000 extra policing hours across the entire state will be appreciated by all of us
01.01.2022 Real leadership Best economic recovery in Australia Huge recovery program underway ... WA is showing them the way
