A Riverina business that designs and builds innovative screening attachments for heavy industries is set for a major expansion, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Duty Nationals MLC for Wagga Wagga, Wes Fang, said a $6.64 million grant will enable FlipScreen Australia to build a large-scale manufacturing facility…
One of the most popular sporting venues in the Northern Rivers region will soon have a new air ventilation system to keep players cooler on court. The Ballina Indoor Sports Centre will receive $155,000 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to install the new system. Nationals Minister for Regional…
Businesses, workers, and the performing arts across NSW are all set to benefit from a major financial support package of more than $1 billion to help those that have been hardest hit by the Omicron COVID wave. The package includes financial support for small business to buy rapid antigen tests (RATs) to help keep their…
Australia’s largest gathering of harnessed draught animals will come back bigger and better than before over the 2022 October long weekend in Barellan, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said The Good Old Days Festival is a unique event…
Construction work continues on upgrades to Kingscliff High School, Kingscliff Public School, Tweed River High School and Tweed Heads South Public School, with Nationals Member for Tweed Geoff Provest visiting the sites. The NSW Nationals in the state government are delivering record funding in school infrastructure, with $120 million being invested in the Tweed electorate…
More than 1,000 medical graduate interns have this week joined the ranks of the NSW Health system – a record number of new starters and the highest number of any state or territory in Australia. 1,073 interns are joining the NSW Health team this year – an increase of 32 positions compared with the previous…
Dozens of emergency services personnel and volunteers have been acknowledged in the 2022 Australia Day honours for their commitment and dedication to protecting the people of NSW. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke congratulated the recipients for inspiring the next generation of emergency service workers and for their exemplary service. “Over the…
Byron Bay Football Club will soon be able to begin a full renovation of its clubhouse thanks to $414,943 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. A new second story will be added to the clubhouse to provide the best possible experience for members, visitors, and the wider community. The…
Local school leavers are being encouraged to explore their vocational education options at TAFE NSW Great Lakes and Taree information sessions now and next month. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said with students having received their HSC results, now is the perfect time to attend a TAFE NSW information session. “Local students can…
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced $2 million in funding to upgrade the Kyogle CBD. Mr Hogan said the upgrade will help to support existing businesses by encouraging the community to shop locally and drawing in more visitors. “It will also provide spaces that can be utilised for a range of community…