Up to 40 affordable homes will be built across two locations in Bellingen for low-income older women following a landmark agreement between the state and federal governments and the Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI). State Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said the governments will jointly fund the $10 million cost of the project, which…
Local families will find it easier to send their children to preschool next year, with the trial of a new transport subsidy rolling out to Murray preschools. Duty Nationals MLC for Murray, Wes Fang, said the Preschool Drive Subsidy pilot will offset part of the transport costs of driving children to preschool, saving remote families…
The NSW Government is continuing to improve the quality of classrooms and cut school power bills with an additional 180 schools including five in the Upper Hunter electorate added to the LED Lighting Upgrade Program. The $157.8 million program was launched in October 2020 as a stimulus response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is replacing…
The Grafton Netball Association’s facilities at Westward Park in Bacon Street, Grafton are set for a major rejuvenation thanks to a $947,382 grant from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said while it took a couple of attempts, Council has been successful with its application on this occasion under…
Riverina and Central West communities affected by recent storms and flooding can now apply for financial support from the Australian Government. The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is available to support people whose income has been affected in the local government areas (LGAs) of Cowra, Forbes, Lockhart, Parkes and Weddin. Nationals Member for Riverina…
Greyhound racing at Temora track has undergone safety improvements thanks to almost $40,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke and Minister for Racing Kevin Anderson visited the track to meet local club members and inspect the upgrades. “We love our greyhound racing here in Temora…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government are investing $12 million to strengthen partnerships between the technology sector and regional Australians to solve uniquely Australian challenges. The new Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions program will provide competitive grant funding over three rounds to regional organisations for artificial intelligence (AI) projects that deliver benefits to…
Domestic violence complainants and other vulnerable witnesses will be empowered, thanks to new and upgraded remote witness rooms at Forster and Taree courthouses. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, said the projects were being delivered as part of a $9 million Commonwealth COVID-19 stimulus funding package. The upgrades include: • Forster Courthouse – an…