More than 2,000 overseas skilled agricultural workers have arrived in NSW in the last 12 months to help industry overcome the COVID-induced labour shortage. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said the lack of workers in the agricultural sector remained at critical levels, which is why the NSW Government’s continued support was so important. “The…
Two additional freight-friendly pop-up testing sites are opening along key regional freight routes to support the industry and keep drivers COVID Safe. NSW Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the new sites in Yass and Ballina are in addition to the six sites already set up across the state to make…
Learning from home has become easier for parents and teachers of primary school students, with the introduction of guided learning packs in NSW public schools and additional training for teachers. The guided learning packages are specifically designed for K–6 students and have been developed by a team of curriculum experts and designers to ensure they…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are calling for projects that improve water efficiency through off-farm infrastructure to save water in the Murray Darling Basin. Under the NSW Nationals in the federal government-funded program, up to $1.48 billion will be provided to support projects, including $1.33 billion for projects put forward by any of…