Regional Youth Minister Bronnie Taylor writes about the importance of supporting our young people. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy being a young person in regional NSW. There are challenges – skills training or tertiary education can be hours away, there aren’t always spaces or opportunities to connect with friends, and mental health services can be…
NOTE: Image taken prior to social distancing restrictions. Households struggling to pay their energy bills during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic now have access to additional financial support thanks to the NSW Nationals in Government. The support, available directly through Service NSW and the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, is thanks to a $30…
NOTE: Image taken prior to social distancing restrictions. NSW Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has announced that applications will open soon for the popular Community Building Partnership Program. In 2020, $300,000 is available for community infrastructure projects across the Myall Lakes electorate alone. Mr Bromhead urged all rural and regional councils and community…
New opportunities to save lives on country roads through innovation and technology have arrived, with applications for a $12 million Road Safety Innovation Fund now open. Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Nationals Leader Michael McCormack said any organisation with an interest in road safety research and development should apply for funding to help make a…
Around 720,000 loyal households and small businesses across Australia are set to receive lower energy bills from July 1, 2020. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its final determination for the Default Market Offer for 2020-21, which locks in cheaper electricity prices for New South Wales. The Federal Nationals in Government helped introduce the…
A $35 million upgrade of the Tamworth Substation is expected to generate around 30 jobs and is part of a massive $102 million improvement project to the NSW-QLD interconnector (QNI) transmission lines. NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson welcomed the announcement of the upgrade and said investment in major infrastructure projects would generate local…