Securing the future of mining communities

The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced a new program designed to ensure a strong future for coal mining communities for decades to come. The Royalties for Rejuvenation program will see $25 million in coal royalties set aside each year to ensure coal mining communities have the support they need to develop other…

Nats luminary heads up vital freight organisation

The Hon Warren Truss AC – the former longserving Nationals Leader and Deputy Prime Minister – has been reappointed Chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation. Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Michael McCormack said Mr Truss’s wealth of knowledge in governance, freight and regional Australia continued to make him a valuable asset to the…

New pilot programme for Northern Rivers veterans

Referrals are being taken for a pilot program for Northern Rivers veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders. The program will be run by The Buttery, a not-for-profit, charitable mental health and drug and alcohol rehabilitation organisation based near Bangalow in Northern NSW, and will be funded with a $300,000 grant from the…

Anzac Day

On Sunday, April 25 we observe ANZAC Day, and remember those who fought for their country in the past and those who continue to serve today. The ANZAC legend was born on the other side of the world 106 years ago. In the early hours of April 25, 1915, Australian, New Zealand, and Allied troops…