Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 4:11:00 PM
The Shire recently welcomed Lachlan Hunter MP, who met with the Shire President Stuart Boekeman, Chief Executive Officer Sam Dolzadeli and executive staff to discuss a range of important local priorities.
A strong focus of the discussion was on housing demand, with ongoing pressures highlighting the need for increased availability and suitable options to support both current residents and future growth. The availability of aged care beds at the hospital was also raised, along with broader concerns around supporting our ageing population to remain living locally.
Further discussion centred on the Support at Home aged care packages, particularly the challenges around wait times and assessment processes, and the impact this has on residents needing timely support.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss future opportunities and challenges, including the proposed copper mine, the importance of maintaining sustainable childcare services to support local families and access to local medical services.
These discussions are an important step in advocating for the needs of Wongan-Ballidu and ensuring that regional voices are heard in decision-making at a broader level.
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