One of West Wyalong’s most recognisable landmarks has been officially unveiled following a major restoration project, with the iconic DC-3 Dakota aircraft now restored to its former glory at Lions Park. The project was supported by The Nationals in 2022 with $167,670 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5, enabling Bland Shire Council…
The NSW Nationals have slammed the Minns Government for failing to act as a new mutant, treatment resistant Varroa mite devastates the state’s beekeeping sector. Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan warned the crisis now threatens food security, regional jobs, and a $12.9 billion national pollination industry. “The Minns Labor Government’s complacent response has left…
Nationals Leader Matt Canavan has met the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and AgForce, as concerns rise about Labor’s first guide of the EPBC Act into Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Senator Canavan said farmers are increasingly worried the guide was cementing a new form of farm police. “Labor has done a deal with…
Nationals Leader Matt Canavan has called for an audit of the international treaties Australia is a party to. Senator Canavan, in a speech to the Federal Nationals’ Conference, said it was about time an audit was undertaken to investigate whether or not each treaty puts Australians first. “The Australian public deserves to know; do the…