Water is making its way into Lake Menindee in far western NSW for first time since 2016. Following a major rain event in northern NSW and southern Queensland in March, up to 850 gigalitres is expected to be delivered into the lakes system by early June. NSW Nationals Minister for Water Melinda Pavey said while…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced a major expansion of TAFE training facilities in the Upper Hunter. A $3 million multi-trades workshop and mobile training storage facility will be built at the Scone Connected Learning Centre. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro said the $3 million workshop will complement the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments are offering grants of up to $50,000 to help small businesses recover from last month’s devastating floods. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals Leader John Barilaro said the grants will provide much-needed assistance for the ongoing clean-up and recovery. “We are committed to building a safer and…
More support for agricultural shows and field days is on the way thanks to the NSW Nationals in the federal government. Agriculture Minister and Nationals Deputy Leader David Littleproud announced 110 events will share in more than $710,000 in supplementary expenses claims under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days programme. “Almost $34 million has…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are calling on the public to have their say on the location of the next Offshore Artificial Reef. There are already eight such reefs off the NSW coastline, from Tweed in the north to Merimbula in the south. NSW Nationals Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall opened public Expressions of…
Junee’s Athenium Theatre has reopened, following extensive upgrades funded by the NSW Nationals in the state government. NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke officially opened the improvements which include a new commercial kitchen, storage, outdoor function space, and new air conditioning. The work was paid for with three NSW Nationals in the state government…