A Minns Labor Government plan to increase the cost of camping in NSW National Parks could leave the great outdoors beyond the reach of families in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis. Shadow Minister for Tourism Kevin Anderson said visiting one of the state’s 365 National Parks campgrounds has always been an affordable way to…
Federal Nationals Deputy Leader and Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, and State Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, have joined Richmond Valley Council and the local community to officially open the new Casino Netball Association Clubhouse at Colley Park. The $1.3 million rebuild replaces the old netball facility that was inundated during the 2022 floods and…
I am incredibly honoured to have been elected Deputy Leader of The Nationals Federal Parliamentary team, alongside our Leader David Littleproud and Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie. As someone who grew up in regional Australia, and has proudly represented regional communities for over a decade, I consider it a great privilege to take on this role.…
It is an enormous honour to be elected as Leader of The Nationals by my colleagues in today’s party room meeting. I am humbled to serve my Party and my colleagues, but most importantly, the people of Australia. Around the country, families are still facing the same cost-of-living challenges and it is a privilege to…
Nationals Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, is thrilled to announce that Cootamundra Hospital’s Pathology Laboratory will remain open following a successful campaign to save the facility from its impending closure. Minister for Health and Regional Health, Ryan Park has confirmed that a previous decision to shut down the NSW Pathology service in Cootamundra and reallocate…
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has thrown his support behind local prawn fishers calling for the separation of estuarine and offshore ocean zones in the wake of the latest White Spot detection in ocean waters off the Clarence River. Mr Williamson described the latest detection – confirmed just weeks before the end of a two-year…
The Pelican Playhouse in South Grafton has been awarded almost $1.3 million in funding through the NSW Government’s Towns and Villages Resilient Business Activation Program. It’s one of 21 projects across the Northern Rivers to benefit from the initiative, which is designed to support economic and social recovery in flood-affected communities. Nationals Member for Clarence…
NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders said the review into doli incapax announced today is something the NSW Nationals have been pushing for to help make a difference in the regional youth crime crisis. “This epidemic has been plaguing our communities as they are constantly held to ransom by serious repeat youth offenders,” Mr Saunders said.…
Coffs Coast residents are urged to put their heart health first this Heart Week (5–11 May), with the theme “Never Miss A Beat.” Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour and Shadow Minister for Regional Health Gurmesh Singh is encouraging locals to take up the fight against cardiovascular disease – Australia’s leading cause of death – which…
Nationals Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, has welcomed a decision by energy producer ENGIE to drop plans to build a massive solar factory on the outskirts of Yass. Mr McCormack said he told ENGIE that land designated for the project – less than two kilometres from the Yass post office and targeted for up to…
The Nationals’ candidate for Hunter, Sue Gilroy, has secured crucial funding to make a local intersection near Edgeworth Primary School safer. Ms Gilroy has committed $11.4 million for Minmi Road and Main Road in Edgeworth, if elected under a future Coalition Government, to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. “Parents would know accessing Edgeworth Primary…
Major food company Shepparton Preserving Company (SPC) Global is strongly supporting the Coalition’s East Coast Gas Reservation scheme, warning Australia risks losing manufacturing capacity, jobs, and long-term food security without urgent action. It comes as Nationals Leader David Littleproud toured the company’s facility with Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell to discuss the Coalition’s plan…
A commitment to provide $1.475 million funding for a major upgrade of Comboyne’s Ex-Servicemen’s & Citizens Club under a Coalition Government will drive new tourism, business, and economic development for the entire region. Nationals candidate for Lyne, Alison Penfold, said her commitment to support the planned expansion of the club would help cover the cost…
An elected Coalition Government will back our farmers and regional communities, putting an end to three years of Labor’s anti-farming agenda. Nationals Leader, David Littleproud, said the Coalition’s Agriculture Plan, announced today, would give farmers the support they need. “Agriculture is critical to Australia’s success but Labor has treated the agricultural industry with contempt,” Mr…
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced a $519,000 commitment to upgrade the lighting at Stan Payne Oval in Evans Head, if a Coalition Government is elected at the upcoming election. “Stan Payne Oval is a much-loved hub for the Evans Head community, regularly hosting rugby league, rugby union and touch football,” Mr…
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