$1.063 million for MidCoast bushfire resilience

Wallaby Joe Rural Fire Service will share in $1.063 million in funding from the NSW Nationals in the federal government to ramp up bushfire resilience across the MidCoast. The brigade shed at Wingham will be more than doubled in size to cater for triple the number of volunteers since the 2019-20 bushfires. Federal Nationals Member…

Almost $2 million for Coffs Coast flood management

Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has congratulated Coffs Harbour City Council on receiving almost $2 million in NSW Government funding for local floodplain management. Mr Singh said the grants, awarded under the 2021-22 Floodplain Management Program, will help the council better understand and manage local flood risk and exposure in the region. The…

NSW Women of the Year awards finalists announced

Some of our state’s most inspiring women have been named as finalists in the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards. Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the 31 remarkable women and girls are making a significant impact across the board, from science to education, health, industry, culture, and community. “I’m always inspired by…