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Nationals Help Police Tackle Rural Crime
NSW Nationals Police Minister Troy Grant has welcomed the third annual Rural Crime Week, which aims to stamp out crime in farming communities and educate farmers on how they can better protect their properties. The Member for Dubbo said farmers across rural and...
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Nationals Protect Anglers From Labor’s Lockouts
Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair The Nationals in Government have worked to ensure anglers will be protected from proposed fishing lockouts. Deputy NSW Nationals Leader and Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair said there would be no loss of fishing...
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State’s Richest Country Race Galloping Closer
Regional NSW's richest race is galloping closer, with the Kosciuszko draw held on Friday. The Nationals in Government have continued to back the racing industry, prompting NSW Nationals MP and Racing Minister Paul Toole to announce the $1.3 million race reserved...
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Newell Highway Set For New Safety Upgrades
An 18-kilometre stretch of the Newell Highway just south of Boggabilla in northern New South Wales is set to get a facelift thanks to the Nationals in Government. Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Nationals Leader Michael McCormack said the “Newell Highway – Mungle...
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Nationals Continue Black Spot Battle
The Nationals in Government are working to remove even more mobile phone black spots in rural and regional areas. We are committed to ensuring our people outside of the major cities can access 21st century communications, improving lives and providing a crucial...
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Dog Rates Scrapped As Drought Continues
Landholders in Western NSW will be relieved of paying annual NSW Border Fence Maintenance fees, known as ‘dog rates’, with the Nationals in Government announcing they will cover the $1.7 million bill. NSW Nationals Deputy Leader and Minister for Primary Industries...
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Nominations open for federal seat of Richmond
Nominations for National Party preselection in Richmond are now open. The Nationals are looking for hard-working community leaders to step forward as a potential Nationals candidate for the federal seat of Richmond. The National Party prides itself on having Members...
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Nationals In Government Support Drought-Affected Preschools
Drought-affected families across regional NSW will get some relief with the Nationals in Government announcing financial support for community preschools. NSW Nationals Minister for Early Childhood Education Sarah Mitchell and Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced a...
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Labor’s Crazy School Plans Revealed
The Labor Party is planning to scrap school report cards as it extends its softly-softly approach on important issues to our schools. Labor education spokeswoman Tanya Plibersek has endorsed the contentious push to confine report cards to the history books,...
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Nationals Welcome Dairy Industry Changes
The Nationals in Government are continuing to support farmers as the conversation about milk prices makes headlines. Dairy farmers are under pressure as major supermarkets continue to sell milk for just $1 per litre. Many farmers have complained that the price of...
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Barilaro’s ‘Burning Love’ For Regional Business
The Nationals in Government have secured an Investment Attraction Package aimed at bringing more jobs to regional NSW. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals Leader John Barilaro was at Parkes for the launch of the annual Elvis Festival on Monday, using the major regional...
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Labor Set To Sell-Out Farmers
A Labor-led push to cripple parts of Australia’s agriculture industry has once again shown they will attack farmers to appease special interest groups. A Bill passed by the Senate – co-sponsored by the Greens along with independents Derryn Hinch and Tim Storer –...
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Albury Journalist Chosen for Legislative Council Ticket
The NSW Nationals are pleased to announce that John Chanter has been selected to contest next year’s NSW Upper House election. Mr Chanter joins Minister for Primary Industries, Regional Water, Trade and Industry the Hon Niall Blair MLC, who is also the Deputy NSW...
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Nationals Chose Strong Field For Senate
The NSW Nationals have preselected their Senate candidates for the upcoming Federal Election. The Party has formally endorsed four candidates: Perin Davey, Sam Farraway, Jamie Chaffey and Paul Cocking. Lead Senate Candidate Perin Davey is a water policy specialist...
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Inland Rail On Track For Construction
The Nationals in Government at a State and Federal level have secured a green light for a future icon. The Australian and New South Wales Governments have approved construction of the Parkes to Narromine section of the landmark Inland Rail project. Deputy Prime...
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Nationals Raise Voices For Milk
A number of NSW Nationals MPs have joined the chorus calling for milk price relief from the major supermarkets. Dairy farmers are under pressure from rising feed prices while processors sell milk to Coles, Woolworths and Aldi that lands on the shelf with a $1 per...
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Free Heavy Vehicle Rego For Farmers In Drought
NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said farmers in regional communities will get more cash back in their pockets with rebates and refunds on heavy vehicle registration after changes to the way registration charges are calculated for primary producers....
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Union Thug Uses Kids As Human Shields
One of Labor’s biggest supporters has come under fire for a vulgar social media attack launched on Father’s Day. The young children of militant Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union boss John Setka were pictured on Twitter holding a sign that read “go get...
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