Nats support regional visitor economy

The regional NSW visitor economy will be boosted by a share of $5.5 million in grants from the NSW Nationals in the state government to support product development, marketing programs, and business events. The investment across regional NSW will create jobs, enhance the visitor experience, promote NSW regions as ‘must-visit’ destinations, and stimulate new business…

Smoother landings for Gunnedah Airport

Gunnedah airport’s long awaited runway upgrade will soon be delivered thanks to $1.844 million from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Resources for Regions Fund. The funding announcement comes after Gunnedah Shire Council resolved to take steps to certify the Gunnedah Aerodrome as per Civil Aviation Safety Authority requirements. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin…

Rural health trainees get a taste of mid-North Coast life

Hundreds of students studying to be doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals head to Coffs Harbour every year for part of their training, creating jobs, boosting local investment and increasing access to health professionals for local patients. Through the NSW Nationals in the federal government’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program, students are exposed…

Housing supply and affordability in the regions

An independent report has been released with recommendations for how the planning system can address housing supply and affordability in regional communities. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole welcomed the Regional Housing Taskforce’s report, which was underpinned by five key recommendations and 15 actions. “We set up the Taskforce to provide advice…