All signs point to Gundagai Historical Museum

Gundagai’s Historical Museum is one of nine cultural centres across the state to receive funding through round 2 of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Volunteer Museum Small Grants. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the Volunteer Museum Small Grants funding of $1,370 will support heritage experts and enable the area’s history and…

The passing of a Nationals’ giant

  The NSW Nationals would like to express their sadness at the passing of long-time member Maurice “Mo” Simpson. Mr Simpson, who was 89, was the vice chair of the Grenfell branch, and had been a member of the NSW Nationals since July 1970. Mr Simpson had a long and proud involvement with the Grenfell…

Gates open to new agritourism opportunities

The NSW Nationals in the state government’s final agritourism policy has come into effect today, making it simpler and easier for farmers to start and operate agritourism businesses. Under the policy, farmers can diversify their income by including agritourism experiences through fast-tracked, or without, planning approvals. Whether it’s farm stays, cafes, cellar doors, retreats, roadside…

Rolling out the welcome mat in Muswellbrook

Teachers, healthcare professionals and police will be provided extra support to relocate to the Upper Hunter Electorate as the first initiative being rolled out by the NSW Government to help attract, prepare, and retain key workers in regional NSW. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the $30 million investment in The Welcome Experience…

Be prepared as summer begins

As summer begins, emergency services organisations have joined forces to urge communities to be safe and prepared following a horror year of natural disasters. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the summer months are notorious for a heightened risk of severe storms. “As we have seen…

Nats deliver for Gunnedah koala sanctuary

The NSW Nationals in the state government’s Resources for Region Round 9 has delivered for Gunnedah’s proposed Koala sanctuary with $5.624 million locked in to ensure work can begin on Stage 2 of the project. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said this funding is on top of the NSW Government’s $6.48 million investment from…