Major win for the Illawarra with wind farm on hold

The Nationals have secured a major win for Illawarra locals, after the bidder for the offshore wind zone project asked for its application to be paused until after the federal election. Leader David Littleproud said The Nationals had fought tirelessly against Labor’s bad idea and it was clear the local Illawarra community didn’t want it.…

New Forster surf lifesaving club about to open

It’s been the focal point of the beach at Forster for over fifty years, and now the new multi-million-dollar two storey Forster Surf Life Saving Club will be officially opened tomorrow – Saturday March 1. Federal funding of $3.59 million was gained through the former Nationals Government under the Building Better Regions Fund to deliver…

It’s time to reopen Mount Warning/Wollumbin

Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan and Nationals’ candidate for Richmond, Kimberly Hone, have called for the reopening of the Mount Warning summit track in Wollumbin National Park. Mr Hogan emphasised the huge impact the closure is having on local businesses and the wider tourism industry, stripping millions of dollars from the local…

Nationals’ plan to deal with regional crime crisis

The NSW Nationals are pushing for strong and immediate legislative reform to help solve the youth crime crisis, as hundreds of regional residents held rallies over the weekend. MPs including NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders, Deputy Leader Gurmesh Singh, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson, Member for Clarence Richie Williamson, Member…

Katrina Hodgkinson for Whitlam

Nationals’ Leader David Littleproud said he is proud to announce Katrina Hodgkinson as The Nationals’ candidate in the seat of Whitlam. Mr Littleproud said Ms Hodgkinson is well known in the local area and has already heard from families all across the region, who are struggling with Labor’s cost-of-living crisis. “Katrina knows the issues that…

Sean Gleeson for Port Macquarie

Sean Gleeson has been preselected as The Nationals’ candidate for the upcoming Port Macquarie by-election on March 15. Sean and his wife Jody have lived in the Hannam Vale area for over 15 years. He runs beef cattle farms which have been in the family for generations. The pair is heavily involved in Ag Shows…