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Rural health is a priority for new Minister for Regional Services
Minister for Regional Services The Hon Mark Coulton MP, and The Nationals in Government are making Rural health a priority for Parkes in this term of Government With substantial investments to improve access to quality healthcare for Australians living outside our...
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Congratulation to our 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients!
The NSW Nationals want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to five members of our great party who were named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours this year. Those people deemed worthy of admittance to the Order of Australia demonstrate the very best of what we...
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Geoff Provest and the Nationals to build new Kingscliff Fire Station
Firefighters in Kingscliff will be even better equipped to protect the community with a new state-of-the-art fire station set to be built thanks to the Nationals in Government. Tweed Member of Parliament Geoff Provest announced the $5.85 million commitment at...
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The NSW Nationals fast track infrastructure projects to support communities affected by drought.
Communities suffering under severe drought conditions will benefit from accelerated funding for critical town water projects, as well as other shovel-ready infrastructure projects. Shovel-ready projects that could be funded include regional airport upgrades,...
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STOP, REVIVE, SURVIVE THIS QUEENS BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND
Driver Reviver stops will be open this long weekend with motorists reminded to plan ahead and take extra care while driving in regional NSW. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson urged motorists to factor in increased traffic for the long weekend, especially on major...
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John Barilaro: It’s time we started talking about nuclear power as an option in Australia
This year, both elections were named by many analysts as “polls on energy and emissions policy”.
Perhaps as no surprise to many, the real solution that seems to tick every box was hardly raised at all.
That solution is, of course, nuclear power.
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Pat Delivers for Port
Newly elected Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan, has delivered on the Coalition’s promise of a new tidal pool for Port Macquarie.
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Youth Opportunity Grants On Offer Thanks To Nats
Clarence and Richmond Valley youth groups could emulate Clarence Youth Action (CYA) and win a five-figure grant to boost their activities, according to Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. “Last year CYA received a grant of $48,000 from the Youth Opportunities...
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Regional Rail Supports Regional Jobs
The Nationals in Government’s Regional Rail Fleet Project will open the door to new opportunities for local businesses and suppliers, as well as creating hundreds of jobs in regional communities. NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said industry briefings...
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Nationals Take The Fatality Free Friday Pledge
The NSW Government is urging drivers and riders to slow down and look out for others to achieve a Fatality Free Friday this week, with MPs from across the State signing a pledge at Parliament House. NSW Nationals Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said all road...
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Nationals In Government Expand Key Grants Programs
More children across the State will have access to upgraded facilities and better educational experiences, thanks to the Nationals in Government broadening the eligibility criteria of key early childhood grants programs. NSW Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen...
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Boat Ramp Access Improves At Lake Jindabyne
Boaters are enjoying improved access to Lake Jindabyne boat ramp with more than $1.3 million in upgrades thanks to the Nationals in Government. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro joined representatives from Snowy Hydro Ltd, Roads and...
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Federal Nationals Team To Deliver For The Regions
Delivering for the millions of Australians who live outside a capital city is top of The Nationals agenda as the Ministry continues its work, Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack says. “For those 8.8 million Australians who live beyond the...
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Medicare Licence For Tamworth MRI
The Nationals in Government have delivered for Tamworth, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) treatment under a new Medicare-funded licence in full swing at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital. Some of the first patients who received the treatment met with NSW Nationals...
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Strong Nationals Leadership To Continue
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Senator Bridget McKenzie have been returned as The Nationals' Parliamentary leaders. A meeting of The Nationals Party Room in Canberra on Thursday welcomed new members and confirmed the continuation of leadership...
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Health And Safety On Farms As Easy As A-Z
A new A-Z Farm Safety Guide, designed to help farmers improve health and safety across their operations, has been launched in Central West NSW. NSW Nationals Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson said the publication was produced in a partnership that included...
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Foundation Works Underway At Mudgee Hospital
The $70.7 million Mudgee Hospital Redevelopment has reached another “exciting milestone” with the commencement of concrete pours for the building slabs. NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders welcomed the next step in the construction, which was on track for...
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Kevin Hogan Returns To Government Benches
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced he will return to the Government Benches after the recent election win. “I moved to the crossbench as a Nationals MP in August 2018, due to leadership instability. At the time I said I would review the...
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