Labor out of its depth on Basin plan

The Nationals have called on the Minister for Agriculture to meet the Minister for the Environment and Water and demand she put an end to the anxiety and distress she is causing regional communities affected by the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Nationals’ Leader David Littleproud said the Minister for Agriculture’s comments that he was too busy…

Reel excitement ahead of “Gone Fishing Day”

Recreational fishers across the North West can look forward to wetting a line as part of ‘Gone Fishing Day’ with funding provided to support activities and workshops, aiming to promote the pastime and bring passionate fishers together. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson put the call out to local fishing clubs and organisations in the…

Ground-breaking plans to retain excellent teachers

New, higher paid roles for outstanding teachers could be introduced in NSW under ground-breaking plans being driven by leading educational expert Professor John Hattie. Nationals Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said creating a stronger career path for classroom teachers which better rewards excellence in teaching is key to modernising our education system.…

Myall Lakes to benefit from Regional Job Creation Fund

Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, has announced $100,000 from Round Two of the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund for a local project with boat manufacturer, Steber International. Mr Bromhead congratulated Steber International, which will use the funding to create a dedicated assembly line for the manufacturing of small boats under licence. “This…