I would like to thank the Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey who will leave the Parliament at the next election. Over the past 20 years, Mel has been a passionate advocate for regional communities right across NSW and delivered on her promise to put them at the heart of decision making. She has served across…
After eight years as your local Member for Oxley, which followed 12 years in the NSW Upper House, I have decided it’s time to leave the NSW Parliament. I will not be recontesting the 2023 NSW State election. I’d like to thank you all for your support – it’s been a privilege to represent you.…
Real time traffic information will soon be available for motorists using local roads across 22 regional Local Government Areas (LGAs). Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the NSW Government is expanding the Live Traffic NSW website and app to provide more reliable information to drivers, especially during emergencies like bushfires or…
The NSW Government is working to identify Crown land that can be used to develop social and affordable housing in regional areas that are facing severe accommodation shortages. Nationals Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the Government wants to support regional communities by providing land that can help more people find a safe…
More than 90 beekeepers and their 80,000 hives have moved to Griffith to help pollinate the state’s $500 million almond crop as new measures roll out to protect the industry from Varroa mite. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government acted early to contain the spread of Varroa mite while allowing the…
Residents of Tamworth, Moonbi and Kootingal will soon find it easier to walk, run and cycle around the city thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $110 million Get NSW Active program. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said Tamworth Regional Council has received a $690,000 in NSW Government funding to help promote…
Applications open today for a $30 million recovery package which supports repair works for arts and culture, sports and Aboriginal-owned community infrastructure damaged in the February-March flood event. The eligible Local Government Areas are Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Hawkesbury, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed. The majority of the works are being funded as part…
The annual ‘Wellington Wombats’ cave rescue training program has returned after a two-year hiatus, with more than 150 New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers descending on the Wellington Caves. Nationals Member for Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders visited SES volunteers as they practiced carrying out tricky rescues in complex cave systems. “It is crucially…
The community has had its say on the concept design for the $53 million Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment, with the feedback continuing to fine-tune plans for the project. The release of the concept design consultation report follows confirmation the upgraded facility will deliver 54 spaces to provide care, including six new chairs for chemotherapy and renal…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are encouraging councils to apply for the latest round of the Fixing Country Roads program to help enhance the productivity of the state’s farming, manufacturing and freight sectors. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said better roads lead to stronger local economies, stronger employment opportunities – particularly…