Bushfire recovery will receive a significant boost thanks to Stage 2 of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments. NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said $1.6 million will fund three key projects across his electorate alone, that will provide vital community infrastructure improvements…
Use of the Service NSW QR code will be mandatory in all workplaces and retail businesses from Monday July 12. Expanding the current mandate will give NSW Health contact tracers real-time access to QR code data from a greater number of venues including supermarkets, retail stores, gyms, and offices, in a move aimed at keeping…
The new School Wellbeing Nurses are on duty across Regional NSW following a successful pilot program which received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, students, schools, and health workers. The School Wellbeing Nurses support students and their families on a wide range of health and wellbeing issues, with mental health concerns and social and behavioural support…
Frontline domestic violence services in the Dubbo electorate will be given $600,000 in additional funding to ensure victims can access crucial help in their community. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has announced the local recipients of the COVID-19 Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Infrastructure Grant Program supported by funding from the NSW Nationals in…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions. The package includes grants of between $5000 and $10,000 for small businesses, payroll tax deferrals for all…
The NSW Nationals in the state government will provide $3,256,372 for upgrades at five showgrounds in the Murray region under the latest round of the COVID-19 showground stimulus program. Duty NSW Nationals MLC for Murray Wes Fang said the latest allocations are part of $16.7 million in funding being distributed state-wide, and bring the total…
A revitalised Jindabyne town centre and foreshore, a world class mountain bike and adventure park, and improved visitor amenities in Kosciuszko National Park are hallmarks of the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct draft master plan. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro has released the draft master plan, marking an important milestone…
NSW Nationals Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, Kevin Anderson has announced that SafeWork NSW has allocated an additional $6.4 million to increase the number of inspectors and associated support staff which will further the NSW Government’s successful work in reducing workplace injury and fatality rates. Mr Anderson said the funding will be used to…
The NSW Government’s 2021-22 Budget locks in $862 million to support sustainable, secure, and healthy water resources across the state. Nationals Minister for Water Melinda Pavey said preparing now for future droughts must be a priority, and the budget will help the Government deliver on a sustainable, secure, and healthy water sector for all. “While…
The NSW Government’s 2021-22 Budget has given farmers the tools they need to get back to doing what they do best. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said after drought, bushfires, floods and mice, the agricultural industry could now firmly focus on producing the best food and fibre in the world, backed by significant investments…