A re-elected Nationals Government will invest up to $12 million to upgrade airstrips and airports across western NSW and support air services to remote communities. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole, speaking from Bourke, said the state’s remote airstrips provide a lifeline to health, emergency services, and other key industries that was…
Lynda Edwards has been named the 2023 NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year after taking out the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year award. Nationals’ Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders congratulated Ms Edwards on the prestigious accomplishments. “Lynda is proud Wangkumara and Barkandji woman who has been a dedicated voice and volunteer for the Narromine…
A re-elected NSW Nationals Government will provide $10 million towards the redevelopment of the Grafton Regional and Casino Memorial swimming pools. Nationals’ candidate for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has announced a re-elected government will provide Clarence Valley Council with $6 million towards the redevelopment of the Grafton Regional Aquatic Centre. Mr Williamson said he was delighted…
Narromine’s Sally Everett has been named 2023 Dubbo Electorate Woman of the Year in recognition of the significant support she has given to the community. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders presented the award, and congratulated Mrs Everett on the work she does for the region. “I’m so pleased to present his award to Sally…
A re-elected NSW Nationals Government will shine a spotlight on deadly cancers affecting women by providing $7 million in research grants for ovarian and other gynaecological cancers. This will include the provision of a $5 million Translational Research Grant and four $500,000 fellowships to support research and pave the way for future improvements to treatments.…
Today is International Women’s Day It’s important to recognise the women around us who play an important role in our lives – not just today, but every day. I am so thankful to be surrounded by incredible women including my wife Jo and two daughters, Keely and Scout. I would also like to acknowledge my…
A big crowd has turned out to help launch the re-election campaign of Nationals’ Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. Joined by former Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser, more than 100 people attended the function at the Coffs Harbour Surf Club . Mr Singh spoke about his record of delivery for the Coffs electorate…
Tens of thousands of kids across the state will have access to free preschool sooner, with a re-elected NSW Government to accelerate the rollout of its $5.8 billion one-year free pre-Kindergarten program. The commitment will bring forward $1 billion to commence construction on the first of the new preschools in the second half of this…
Parents will have more choice when it comes to cost of living support thanks to the NSW Nationals’ Active Kids and Creative Kids voucher swap initiative. From term 2, families will be able to use the two vouchers interchangeably, letting kids do more of what they love. The Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers have…
A re-elected Nationals Government will invest a further $3.8 million over four years in partnership with the state’s wine industry to help it grow and prosper. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said a re-elected government would sign a new Memorandum of Understanding with the NSW Wine Industry Association focused on creating…