More than a thousand workers at Australia’s largest aluminium smelter near Newcastle will head into Christmas with certainty after it was confirmed Tomago Aluminium would continue to operate beyond the end of its current energy supply contract in 2028. Hunter-based Nationals Senator, Ross Cadell, said the announcement was welcome news for the families of Tomago…
Nationals MLC Scott Barrett has called on the Federal Government to properly consult regional communities before locking up millions of hectares of land for conservation. Mr Barrett, the duty MLC for Orange and Barwon, said recent comments by Federal Minister for Environment and Water, Murray Watt, outlining plans to purchase 39 million hectares for conservation…
Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, has announced her community petition calling for urgent safety upgrades to the Failford Road and The Lakes Way intersection has now surpassed 10,000 signatures — a clear and powerful message to the Minns Labor Government that the Myall Lakes community expects action. Mrs Thompson said the overwhelming response…
Nationals Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, says the trucking industry is in freefall and urgent action must be taken to prevent further collapse. Following the closure of long-standing operators including XL Express, DJK Transport, Don Watson Transport, Transtar Linehaul, Regent Logistics and Ron Crouch Transport, Mr McCormack is calling for the Infrastructure and Transport Minister…