Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism, Kevin Hogan said this week’s Albanese Labor budget has failed to provide any relief or assistance for Australian winemakers. Mr Hogan said the industry is battling unsustainable low grape prices, an oversupply of wine, and increasing economic disadvantage in regional Australia. “It is clear how dire the situation is…
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson said a petition signed by 6000 Clarence residents against the NSW Government’s decision to scrap the Ulmarra to Southgate ferry service should be enough for Labor to reverse the decision. Mr Williamson said the ferry has served the community for 100 years. “When the Government drove the last nail into…
Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, has tabled a petition from the Manning Great Lakes Community Health Action Group, which calls on the Labor Government for increased funding for the redevelopment of Manning Base Hospital. Mrs Thompson said she was proud to have delivered the petition, which was presented to the Clerk’s office at…
Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie, is encouraging people from across the electorate with chronic telecommunications problems to speak directly to the Regional Telecommunications Review Committee which is scheduled to visit next week. Dr Gillespie said the Review Committee has scheduled a public meeting on Friday May 24 at the CWA Wauchope Branch,…
Thousands of NSW residents will be able to receive treatment for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) at their local pharmacy, with landmark reforms introduced under the former Nationals Government now made permanent. Following a successful trial that began in November 2022, pharmacists will have the ability to provide consultations and prescriptions for UTIs from June 1.…