Labor breaks down on road to fix potholes

The Minns Labor Government’s so-called ‘road repair blitz’ across regional NSW is little more than business-as-usual maintenance that won’t help councils make much-needed repairs to the roads used by their communities every day. Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Dave Layzell, said more targeted spending is needed, like The Nationals’ hugely successful Fixing Local…

Drought support turns to dust under Labor

The NSW Nationals are calling for more immediate support for struggling farmers, as extremely dry conditions grip almost half of the state. The Minns Government’s announcement to continue the 2021 Farm Business Resilience Program is a testament to the success of the initiative, but shows Labor has NO plan when it comes to dealing with…

Urgent care concerns at Wee Waa hospital

The NSW Nationals have raised concerns around a plan to replace the emergency department at Wee Waa Hospital with an urgent care clinic. Health Minister Ryan Park was quizzed about the move at a Budget Estimates hearing, after a similar service was opened in Goulburn but shut down due to staffing issues in just 10…

Labor’s litany of water failures

Shadow Minister for Water, Steph Cooke has condemned the Minns Labor Government for presiding over a litany of failures across the water portfolio, where delays and bungled projects are piling up. Friday’s Budget Estimates were a reminder that major infrastructure projects, such as the Wilcannia Weir replacement, remain years behind schedule, while not one of…

Funding lights up Sawtell’s streets

A local project which will light up Sawtell’s streets can now power ahead thanks to a funding boost from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, said he’s extremely pleased Sawtell Chamber of Commerce secured a $14,333 grant for its community-led Sawtell Festoon Light Upgrade. Mr Singh said…

Moylan announces funding to protect Uralla’s history

Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has announced a funding injection to preserve the history of Uralla. The Uralla Historical Society runs and maintains the popular McCrossin’s Mill Museum which proudly showcases Uralla’s unique history, and now the Historic Stables Building will undergo a revamp thanks to $18,115 from the Community Building Partnership program.…