Nats welcome Royal Commission

Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has welcomed the formal establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The Royal Commission will inquire into systemic issues and common themes related to defence and veteran death by suicide, including the possible contribution of pre-service, service, transition, separation and post-service issues, and other matters believed…

$478,000 facelift for Narrabri Showground

The NSW Nationals in the state government will provide $478,000 for upgrades to the Narrabri Showground in the latest round of the COVID-19 showground stimulus program. NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway said the latest allocation is part of $16.7 million being distributed state-wide. “Local showgrounds are multi-use facilities used for a variety of…

Nats put student wellbeing at forefront

The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced another 80 scholarships are on offer for a program that prioritises the well-being of students by putting qualified mental health professionals into schools. The program brings graduates into the growing school counselling service, and supports teachers to reskill as counsellors. The scholarships cover the cost of…