WA Labor for Midwest

01/06/2026

🎉 HAPPY WA DAY!

There is nowhere quite like Western Australia.

Today we celebrate everything that makes our State so special - from our cities, towns and landscapes, to the many and varied people who call WA home.

Wherever you are in WA, I hope you have a great day!

And to everyone working today - thank you for keeping our State running! You deserve those penalty rates 🙏

07/05/2026

08/12/2025

Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme secure to June 2031!

REGIONAL AIRFARE ZONE CAP SCHEME FUTURE SECURED

Our landmark Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme is one of the biggest and best initiatives we have delivered to support regional Western Australians - today we announced a $122 million investment to securing the future of the scheme until June 2031.

Demand for the scheme has been significant since it was launched in 2022, with more than 677,000 capped airfares flown since the scheme was introduced.

Updates to the scheme will apply to zone cap travel from 1 July 2026 onwards, with a key change being the introduction of updated zone cap fares to reflect if a booking is for a low or high demand flight.

The original pricing of $199 one way (zone 1 for locations less than 1,000km from Perth) and $299 one way (zone 2 travel for locations more than 1,000km from Perth) will remain.

Under the updated scheme, these prices - set in 2022 - will be the maximum zone cap fares that can apply to low demand flights, which are generally those that are off-peak or booked well in advance of a departure date.

Zone cap fares capped at $265 one way for zone 1 travel and $385 one way for zone 2 travel will be introduced for high demand flights, which are generally those operating during peak periods, including public holidays and school holidays, or when booked for last minute travel.

Cheaper airfares for regional residents are here to stay as part of our government's commitment to providing cost of living relief for WA families.

24/05/2025

Please support Sandra Carr MLC, our WA Labor regional representative. Follow her page, share her posts, join the Midwest branch, and contact her office for support with issues is your area: [email protected]

Many thanks to the Geraldton Guardian for taking the time to discuss my role in the Legislative Council over the coming 4 years.

I'm incredibly proud to be a regional MP in the Roger Cook Labor government. I'm here to work hard and deliver for regional WA.

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20/01/2025

Rural Health West and WA Country Health Service are delighted to announce the finalists of the Community Health Professional of the Year Award.
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Debra Collins

Debra Collins has dedicated more than 40 years to serving Morawa and surrounding communities as a nurse and St John Ambulance (SJA) volunteer. Known for her unwavering commitment and community spirit, Debra plays a vital role in hospital care and ambulance services across Morawa, Perenjori, Mullewa, and Three Springs.

She handles most SJA transfers, often assisting after night shifts, and has been instrumental in critical incidents, including a recent retrieval following a tragic motor vehicle accident. Her proactive approach extends to going to local schools to talk to students about career pathways in the health sector and providing snake bite awareness at the Morawa Agricultural College.

Congratulations Debra!

The winners will be announced at the 2025 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards on 22 March 2025.



Lara Dalton MLA Sandra Carr MLC Shane Love MLA