Crafting a new roof in Tamworth

Roof repairs at the Tamworth Regional Craft Centre are well underway, giving local craftspeople and creatives confidence that their much-loved craft shed will serve them well into the future. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the former Government provided a $44,200 grant from the Community building Partnerships fund to fix the roof, with work…

Paul Toole launches carpark petition

NSW Nationals Member for Bathurst Paul Toole has launched a petition calling on the NSW Government and NSW Health to include additional carparking in the redevelopment of Bathurst Health Service. Mr Toole said as the city of Bathurst grows, it has become increasingly harder to get a car park in or near the Bathurst Health…

Regional Australians punished by Labor’s car tax

Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has called out the Albanese Labor Government over its plans to jack up prices of Australia’s most popular cars and utes as part of its proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standards and push towards electric vehicles. Mr McCormack said despite Australians facing a cost-of-living crisis, Labor has taken it…

Labor’s disappointing blow for Myall Lakes families

Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, said it’s a disappointing blow for families that the Minns Labor government’s announcement of 49 preschools for the “bush” will deliver just one new preschool for families in the electorate. “Whilst I’m pleased that Taree will be receiving a new preschool, it is disheartening that the broader Myall…

Mitchell Highway upgrades completed

Work has finished on the overtaking lanes and safety upgrades on the Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Narromine, as part of a $32 million investment by the former Nationals government. The project was a key commitment by Nationals Leader and Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders ahead of the 2019 election. “It’s fantastic for the people…

A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s awareness

Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, is encouraging the community to register for ‘A Walk in the Park’ to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s Disease. It’s an annual event taking place on Sunday, April 21, starting at 9am from John Holland Park, Forster. A Walk in the Park brings together thousands of individuals…

“If you’re a family living in the Tweed, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Clarence, Wagga, Upper Hunter, Dubbo or Bathurst regions, there will not be a single new preschool delivered by the Labor Government”

The NSW Nationals have criticised the Minns Labor Government for leaving several regional communities without new preschools, after it gutted the plan to deliver 500 facilities across the state. In a stark contrast to what was planned by the former Nationals Government, Labor has announced just 100 preschools earmarked for delivery in this term of…