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25.01.2022 Some days there are no words. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of Sarah, Jane and Ciara. Hug your loved ones today.

25.01.2022 BIOSECURITY MATTERS I attended the AGM of the Eastern Wheatbelt Biosecurity Group last Thursday and was concerned to hear reports that the doggers contracted to manage the areas along the State Barrier Fence are unable to operate effectively because of the number of people illegally using the tracks alongside the fence. Trapping and removing wild-dogs and other pests is vitally important for our farming businesses and for the environment - and they must be able to operate s...afely and effectively. I have written to the Government to highlight the problem, there needs to be urgent action to ensure wild dogs are kept in check and the doggers can can get on with their job. WARNING It is illegal for the general public to travel on the track that runs alongside Western Australia’s State Barrier Fence. Only authorised vehicles are permitted. There are surveillance cameras in place to record unauthorised vehicles, which could face a $10,000 fine. Travel is only allowed on roads that transect the fence. The fence is a work site, frequented by Licensed Pest Management Technicians using poisons, traps and firearms to control wild dogs, and by DPIRD personnel carrying out maintenance and upgrades.

25.01.2022 $4.4M STADIUM UPGRADE the premier basketball facility in Kalgoorlie-Boulder needs an upgrade and The Nationals WA have promised $4.4 million to help the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Basketball Association deliver a better stadium for the over 1200 players and their spectators. Nationals candidate #RowenaOlsen hosted me in Kalgoorlie early last week and we met with the basketball crew at Neils Hansen Stadium to talk about what an upgrade would mean for their association - more playe...rs, more opportunity to grow the sport and a great platform to host state games. The leadership of the association have done a great job working with what they’ve got - but it’s time for an upgrade! Kalgoorlie - Rowena has been a strong advocate for the funding - if you’d like to see the project get up then back her at the next State election! Read more https://bit.ly/3inGfP8 City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder ABC Goldfields-Esperance Kalgoorlie Miner Basketball WA Goldfields Giants #regionalalWAys #Goldfields #Kalgoorlie #RoyaltiesforRegions

25.01.2022 BADJALING REMEMBERS it was wonderful to join elders, community members and the project team from Community Vision for the launch of a collection of photographs capturing life and family from the earliest days of the Badjaling community. Family poured over old photos finding themselves, parents, grandparents and we enjoyed delicious roo stew and damper. Thanks to Murray Yarran and the community for including me in this important celebration. #badjaling #Quairading #noongar #balladong #wheatbelt #community #reconciliation #thenationalswa Quairading CRC Shire of Quairading Balladong Nyoongar Country Community Vision

23.01.2022 NORTHAM LADIES DAY had a wonderful time with these peeps today ... a bit of a flutter, a glass of champers and enjoyed catching up with them all. Well done to #NicoleBell and the team on track for putting together another fantastic day. #northam #avonvalley #raceday #ladiesday #gannons ... The Nationals WA Northam Race Club

23.01.2022 WELCOME MILLIE HILLS The Nationals WA candidate for Kimberley! Bunuba-Kija woman Millie Hills, from Halls Creek in the east Kimberley, was endorsed by The Nationals WA State Council this weekend. Millie has strong community connections across the Kimberley and a strong drive to improve the lives of everyone living and working in the region. Mrs Hills has worked across the education, community services, local government and construction sectors. ... Currently Chairperson of the Yuri Yungi Aboriginal Medical Service, an organisation she has been associated with since 1984, Mrs Hills has a keen interest in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people. Millie also serves on the executive of the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service and is a board member of the Halls Creek Aboriginal Corporation. Her priorities include advocating for education and training opportunities in the region, create pathways to employment, better grassroots healthcare, reduce alcohol-related harm and improving people’s diets so they can live healthier, longer lives. Welcome Millie! #regionalalWAys #Kimberley #TheNationalsWA #strongleadership #grassroots #RoyaltiesforRegions

23.01.2022 REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT I spoke with WAtoday.com.au journalist Nathan Hondros last week about the upcoming election. Our team is focused on regional WA and returning #RoyaltiesforRegions so we can seize the opportunity to ‘build back better’ post-COVID-19. "We can't exist without our regions thriving. The state's economy depends on agriculture, mining, tourism, hospitality, that's where the wealth of the state is generated.... "We may be small in number, and there may be few electorates out there, but it doesn't mean they shouldn't have strong and forceful representation and in government or opposition that's our role." Full article here https://www.watoday.com.au//mia-davies-nationals-leader-sa The Nationals WA

22.01.2022 Well done! I love what our CRC’s do in our communities - I’m happy to add a little support toward your community sundowner . #CentralWheatbelt #TheNationalsWA #regionalalWAys #community #CRC #Narembeen

20.01.2022 16 DAYS IN WA the annual ‘Stop the Violence Against Women’ campaign started this week. If you need help there’s help available - DVassist is a dedicated family and domestic violence service for people living in regional, rural, and remote areas of WA. The service has been established in recognition of the unique challenges our regional communities face in accessing information, advice and practical support, such as social isolation, physical distance from services and a lac...k of anonymity and privacy. They have a DV helpline staffed by experienced, trained counsellors as well as an online information hub and services directory. #itsoktoaskforhelp #dvassist #stoptheviolenceagainstwomen

19.01.2022 HEALTH CRISIS RALLY held yesterday was the first time the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) held a joint rally - a true indicator that the Health Minister has completely dropped the ball. Minister Cook has been in charge for four and a half years - record ambulance ramping, a record numbers of code blacks in our hospitals, starved our health system of funds to resource and support our frontline workers and then thrown everyone... under the bus when things go catastrophically wrong. He and the Government missed or ignored the red flags - and now we have a system in crisis. The National & Liberal Alliance Opposition support our front line workers - the nurses, doctors and clinicians that feel so let down. We will continue to ask the hard questions of the Minister, along with the ANF and AMA(WA). Read more here bit.ly/3voj0eX #healthcrisis #wapol #parliament #rally The Nationals WA Liberals WA Libby Mettam

19.01.2022 SOUTHERN CROSS has a fantastic new aquatic centre - congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this project to completion . Replacing the 1963 pool was cause for celebration and I think we had the whole town out for the afternoon - and the kiddos were pretty keen to get in and try the new pool after official duties were done by the Hon Mick Murray MLA, Minister for Sport. Thanks for the invitation to join you all! #SouthernCross #CentralWheatbelt #Yilgarn #reg...ionalalWAys #TheNationalsWA Cr Wayne Della Bosca, Shire President and Hon Mia Davies MLA The Nationals WA

19.01.2022 NATIONAL SERVICEMEN honoured in #Quairading on Sunday. It was a privilege to unveil the newest monument in Quairading on Sunday, marking respect for the men who answered the call of duty for Australia as part of the two schemes between 1951 and 1972. Whether they served in the theatre of war or not - we honour those that pulled on the uniform. #lestweforget #nationalservicescheme #nashos #quairading #wheatbelt #rsl #nsa The Nationals WA RSLWA Shire of Quairading

18.01.2022 400 that’s how many people have signed up to the State Government’s worker incentive scheme. 7000 that’s how many we need in the agricultural sector alone. This Labor Government has failed to realise the depth of the challenge for our $10 billion agricultural sector and $13 billion tourism and hospitality sector. ... Worker shortages in these sectors will hit the hip pockets of our businesses, and ultimately the consumer ... and we started raising this issue in March. Too little too late and all we have is a glossy advertising campaign, an incentives program that misses the mark and industry crying out for help. #TheNationalsWA #RegionalalWAys #CountryMP #workforceshortages #agriculture #Horticulture #tourism #hospitality The Nationals WA WAFarmers Regional Chambers of Commerce & Industry of WA

18.01.2022 STRONG WOMEN equal strong communities. I’ve been an MP for 12 years and it has been an privilege to work with some extraordinary women during that time. Every now and then I look back through my photo archive to remind myself of the good things that come from connecting, collaborating and supporting each other to succeed - and how lucky we are in regional WA to have so many strong women working to make a difference. As Leader of The Nationals WA I want that strength reflec...ted in our Party at all levels - and I am pleased we have women who are community leaders stepping up as candidates for the next election. Delma Baesjou - Candidate for Albany Rowena Olsen, Candidate for Kalgoorlie Natasha Colliver, Candidate for Agricultural Region (Geraldton) Daiva Gillam, Candidate for Mining & Pastoral Region (Karratha) Louise Kingston, Candidate for South West Region (Manjimup / Albany) They follow in the footsteps of women like Hon Winifred Piesse, Dr Hilda Turnbull, Hon Wendy Duncan and Hon Jacqui Boydell - and are building on the contribution of so many others who have put their hand up to represent their community. So many women are hesitant to take the step and put themselves forward for leadership positions - but we are ALL better for it when you do. Serving your community as a Member of Parliament is deeply rewarding, so here’s my offer to the strong women I see every day in regional WA. Consider giving me, or one of our candidates, a call to talk more about how you can get involved! #TheNationalsWA #RegionalalWAys #womeninleadership #strikeabalance #communitybuilders #collaborate #connect #support The Nationals WA

17.01.2022 GOLDFIELDS it’s been a busy two days with The Nationals WA candidate for Kalgoorlie #RowenaOlsen. We stopped in for a chat with CEO Gloria and Board members of Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre (www.gwhcc.org.au) for an update on the services they offer to support women, children and families in the region. The team is remarkable, making every dollar stretch to offer the support and care their clients need - but like so many other women’s health center’s across the State they are under-resourced. This is a safe and welcoming space for women to access everything from basic health checks, counselling, support and advice on family and domestic violence, and health and wellbeing. #womenshealth #wellbeing #fdv #children #families #GP #mentalhealth #goldfields #kalgoorlie

16.01.2022 SUCCESS have just been advised that the Government has finally agreed to lower the speed limit on a dangerous stretch of South West Highway! Wonderful news for the businesses and community who have been campaigning hard for this outcome - The Nationals WA was happy to lend our support. Message from the #FixSouthWestHighway Action Group who have just received a call to say the speed will be reduced. ... Congratulations to everyone involved in our campaign to lower the speed limit on the South Western Highway! The State Government has agreed this morning to lower the speed limit to 80km/hr which will make the road safer for everyone. Thank you to the State Government for listening to our pleas and for the support of Mick Murray, Wayne Sanford - Nationals WA, Collie-Preston, Adele Farina, James Hayward, Colin Holt MLC, Member for the South West Region

15.01.2022 PILBARA visit this week with The Nationals WA candidate Scott Bourne - Nationals WA, Pilbara. We met with industry leaders, community groups and business owners in #Karratha and the message from all was clear and consistent - we need more housing, especially affordable housing! The shortfall is driving prices up, meaning many businesses, not-for-profits and others cannot attract and retain the staff they need. This issue hasn’t emerged overnight - the McGowan Government has... taken their eye off the ball and the community is now facing a crisis that could have been avoided with some planning and timely investment. #pilbara #housingshortage #youdeservebetter #thenationalswa #regionalalWAys REACH US - Pilbara Inc. EPIC Karratha ABC Pilbara #LosCafe

15.01.2022 GREENHILLS heritage trail is officially open! I joined the community on Sunday for the official opening of the walk trail marking sites around this historic settlement. If you’re looking for something to do on a weekend you can’t go past a drive out for a wander about, stopping for lunch and a refreshment at the Greenhills Inn Bar and Cafe. Congratulations to the Greenhills Progress Association, with special mention to Judy and Barbara for their research and dedication to ...the project. Featuring professionally designed interpretive signage, there are two easy sections of Grade 1 track suitable for all ages and abilities; 1.5km in the current townsite and under a kilometre of trail near the State-heritage listed, charming wooden St. Andrew’s Church. The trail has been designed to link with a self-drive tour which you can find here: http://trailswa.com.au/t/york-self-drives-to-the-east/about. #wanderoutyonder #shireofyork #greenhills #avonvalley #centralwheatbelt Shire of York The Nationals WA Lotterywest

14.01.2022 Tune in for our new MP Hon James Hayward MLC - Nationals WA, South West inaugural speech at 5pm this afternoon .

14.01.2022 NEW BUSINESS in the Wheatbelt ... how exciting! Congratulations and good luck, check out the offerings and get some great Christmas pressies while supporting a ‘lady start-up’ in the Wheatbelt. #CentralWheatbelt #Buyfromthebush #shoplocal

13.01.2022 CARNARVON a quick visit last week on my way back from the Pilbara, and I stopped in to see the amazing work done at the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum to showcase the involvement of this community in the space race. So worth a visit - for the big and little kids - it’s a fantastic resource filled with fascinating memorabilia and information. #NorthWest #Carnarvon #wanderoutyonderwa #spacerace #buzzaldrinwashere The Nationals WA

13.01.2022 MORE GUIDE DOGS NEEDED this week I joined Wayne Sanford The Nationals WA Candidate for Collie-Preston to announce a policy to bred and train guide dogs here in WA. We currently rely on overseas specialist trainers and there are no dogs bred here in Western Australia. If you are visually impaired you can wait up to 12 months for a trained dog - our commitment will ensure we reduce this time, create jobs in regional WA and increase the number of guide and therapy dogs availab...le to those that need them to live an independent and healthy life. $5m over three years will assist in purchasing breeding dogs, training more specialist mobility trainers and placing more dogs. Thanks to Guide Dogs WA for joining us for the announcement! Read more here https://www.nationalswa.com/commitment-to-get-more-guide-d/ #regionalalWAys #thenationalswa #colliepreston #guidedogs #localjobs The Nationals WA

10.01.2022 SHOUT OUT to The Nationals WA candidate for Kimberley Millie Hills. I’m looking forward to heading north to spend a few days in Halls Creek before Christmas - we are thrilled to have a strong candidate prepared to stand up and work hard for the Kimberley in our State Parliament . #Kimberley #TheNationalsWA #regionalalWAys #royaltiesforregions Article: The West Australian, Wednesday 2nd December 2020

09.01.2022 PILBARA MISSES OUT Scott Bourne - Nationals WA, Pilbara makes a great point here ... why doesn’t the Labor Government see this region as a tourist destination? Check this out (and that’s just the tip of the iceberg) https://www.karrathaiscalling.com.au/ #regionalalWAys #TheNationalsWA #RoyaltiesforRegions #pilbara #tourism #Karrathaiscalling #PortHedland #Newman #Dampier #Roebourne #Millstream #Burrup #dampierarchapelago #MillstreamNationalPark #karijininationalpar...k Daiva Gillam Nick Fardell - The Nationals WA Mining & Pastoral Region Candidate

09.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY to work in my Northam Electorate Office as part of a small but vibrant team! A part time contract position is available in my office, equivalent to 1 day (7.5 hours) per week with the option to fill relief hours when required. I am seeking someone with a background with skills or training in media and communications. The successful applicant will be required to amongst other duties prepare media statements and media responses, draft electronic and printed n...ewsletters, maintain social media and websites and assist generally in administrative duties. The commencement salary is $80,452 (pro-rata). Applicants should email a letter along with a current CV to [email protected] Applications close Friday 2 October 2020 at 4pm. Wheatbelt BN

09.01.2022 WELCOME JAMES today the Legislative Council conducted the swearing in of new and returning Members for the 41st Parliament. Hon James Hayward MLC is The Nationals WA Member for South West Region. James lives in Bunbury, and has been a councillor for the City of Bunbury, a position he was first elected to in 2013. He has travelled extensively through regional WA and lived and worked across the State as a journalist for GWN7 and running his own media business. He served as t...he State President of The Nationals WA from to 2015 to 2019, and as the Federal Vice President of The Nationals. James wants to ensure the level of investment and support for the South West grows, allowing the region to deliver on its enormous economic and tourism potential. Welcome James! #WAOpposition #TheNationalsWA #regionalalWAys #southwestregion

06.01.2022 BOTTLENECK FOR BUILDERS The Nationals WA Ian Blayney MLA - Member for Geraldton and I met with Warren Taylor from Warren Taylor Homes last week to discuss how his business has been affected by COVID-19. We spoke about the impact of the building bonus program within the construction industry and the effects this program has had on businesses in the Midwest. Although the program has built a pipeline of work for the industry, it is concerning that local businesses are having ...to knock back new builds because they cannot agree to enter into construction contracts before the December deadline. Ian has written to the State Treasurer to express his concern and asked the Government to consider extending the time grant applicants are required to enter into a construction contract under the building bonus program. For more info https://bit.ly/3n45BFc #RegionalalWAys #TheNationalsWA #BuildingBonus

06.01.2022 VALE Bob Whalley. An active community member, keen footy player and a stalwart of The Nationals WA. Bob will be greatly missed by our team. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. #TheNationalsWA #RegionalalWAys The Nationals WA The Nationals WA - Albany

06.01.2022 POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020 was held this week, and The Nationals WA candidate for #Kalgoorlie #RowenaOlsen and I stopped by the memorial during my visit to pay our respects. #NPRD2020 #WAPolice Western Australia Police Force WA Police Union

06.01.2022 POLICE STATION UPGRADES are on the priority list if The Nationals WA are returned to Government in March 2021. We know there are many many old and outdated facilities in regional WA that need repairing, refurbishing or to be rebuilt. Our police keep our communities safe and it’s unacceptable to have them working in substandard conditions. In addition, we’ve committed to returning a Water Police presence to the Pilbara - shut down by the McGowan Government in 2018 - and establishing a presence on the south coast. The Nationals know regional WA deserves better - only we have a plan to drive investment to support and sustain the people living and working in regional WA. #RoyaltiesforRegions #regionalWAyoudeservebetter #thenationalswa #police #communitysafety

05.01.2022 CRC Conference and collaboration! A wonderful way to finish the day at Farmers Home Hotel in #Northam. Our CRC’s are the ‘glue’ in our country communities - bring people together, supporting the groups and projects that make a difference. The Nationals WA will always support the network - and it was great to spend the day with these amazing men and women! Terri from #Wessie not pictured here ... but big shout out to her, after 20yrs plus service she’s making a move and ha...nding the baton on. Terri - you’ll be missed and it’s been great to work with you! #CRCNetwork #communitybuilders #support #connect #energise The Nationals WA

05.01.2022 DVassist LAUNCH congratulations to Fleur McDonald and her team on the launch of a new domestic violence telephone counselling service for people living in rural Western Australia. The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Shane Love MLA - The Member for Moore and #LachlanHunter were in attendance to show our team’s support for this vital service. Domestic and family violence can be hard to define and understand. Behavioural abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse are all form...s of domestic and family violence. Visit www.DVassist.org.au to find out more ... family and domestic violence is everyone’s business. #FDV #DVassist #endfamilyviolence #itseveryonesbusiness #women #children #men

05.01.2022 MEN’S SHEDS are so important in regional WA and I’ve been lucky to visit so many around the State! Ian Blayney hosted Shane Love MLA - The Member for Moore and I in Geraldton recently and we dropped in for a chat with President Peter Bowen and Secretary Richard Porter at the #MensShed. We picked up a handmade replica of the Point Moore Lighthouse, admired the work of the members and talked about the importance of having a place for men to get together, stay connected and su...pport their community and each other. #regionalalWAys #mensshed #geraldton #MidWest ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt Geraldton Guardian Men's Health #RegionalalWAys #geraldton #TheNationalsWA #MidWest #menshealth

03.01.2022 GERALDTON hockey needs a new turf to cater for the growth of their club. Local MP Ian Blayney MLA - Member for Geraldton invited The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Shane Love MLA - The Member for Moore and I to visit the Club while in town the other day - to see first hand the state of play and what could be achieved with some support from the State Government. Sporting infrastructure is an important part of any community - the Hockey Association in Geraldton is doing well, bu...t could be welcoming more players if they had the facilities. Mia Davies MLA, Ian Blayney MLA, Shane Love MLA, Vince Cinanno (VP, Geraldton Hockey Association) and Warrick Sullivan (President, Geraldton Hockey Association) at Illuka Stadium, Geraldton ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt Geraldton Guardian Hockey WA #RegionalalWAys #geraldton #Hockey #Sport #Community #royaltiesforregions

02.01.2022 SUBBIES legislation has finally made it to the Parliament, rushed in by Government as an urgent Bill after 14 other pieces of legislation had been introduced this year. The Opposition dealt with it swiftly (briefed Tuesday morning, debated Tuesday evening), but noted that it could’ve already been law had the Labor Government prioritised it last year. We support the Bill and the protections it will provide for subcontractors, but it does not go far enough. The Government ig...nored recommendations for cascading trusts to be included - a disappointing outcome. Shadow Minister Vince Catania MP Member for North West Central spoke on behalf of the Oppostion during the debate last night. Read more here bit.ly/3vzJ47j #TheNationalsWA The Nationals WA #subcontractors #NationalLiberalAlliance

02.01.2022 ILUKA thanks to Operations Manager Courtney Ackland and his team for showing us the processing facility for mineral sands in Geraldton last week. The company has a strong focus on employing locals, creating opportunity for school leavers and others to train on the job to become a vital part of the team. They’re also strong supporters of community and sporting groups in the region, giving back to unperpin the growth and sustainability of the Mid West. Ian Blayney MLA - Membe...r for Geraldton, Shane Love MLA - The Member for Moore and I appreciated the time taken to explain the importance of the facility. The Nationals WA look for opportunities to support businesses that invest in our regions - especially those with a strong committment to a local workforce. #IlukaResourcesLtd #MidWest #Geraldton #Narngulu #Cataby #RoyaltiesforRegions #regionalalWAys #TheNationalsWA

02.01.2022 Well done! Very happy to support projects like this - and always happy to support our CRC’s who do a power of work in our regional communities.

02.01.2022 STRONG LOCAL CHAMPION Wayne Sanford for Collie-Preston. Watch below #TheNationalsWA #RegionalalWAys #RoyaltiesforRegions #ColliePreston

02.01.2022 PATS BOOST for regional West Australians that need to travel to access medical services. The Nationals WA have committed to increase the funding for the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) by $58 million if returned to Government in March 2021. The Nationals believe in investing in health services in the regions (and did this when in Government) but in some cases people have no choice but to travel to access specialist services. We need to make sure people don’t avoid se...eking help because they can’t afford to travel or stay away from home - and with an extra $58 million from #RoyaltiesforRegions we can: increase fuel subsidy from 16c to 21c per km increase accommodation rate (commercial) to $110 per night change eligibility to travel by air from 1400km or 16 hours, to 700km surface travel or 8 hours extend eligibility for patients that need treatment for more than six months support patients and escort requiring long-term treatment to return home once a month provide pregnant women with an extra week of accommodation (and funding for escort / support person) include access to allied health service (out-patient department referred) include dental treatment streamline claims process by digitizing and shifting to online approvals We believe this is about priorities - and The Nationals WA in Government choose health services for regional people over a $50 million pedestrian bridge for Perth (like the Labor Government has just announced). Simple as that. To read more https://www.nationalswa.com/the-nationals-wa-to-give-pats/ #RegionalalWAys #countryMP #healthmatters #PATS #Travel #accomodation #regionalhealthcare

02.01.2022 ART IN MUKA best wishes for the event and well done to all the artists that have entered! #Wheatbelt #Art #Mukinbidin #Creativeindustries