Disaster assistance is now available for the Kempsey, Mid-Coast, and Port Macquarie Hastings Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the wake of the recent fires that engulfed homes and properties across the North Coast. The assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said…
Crown Land managers on the Coffs Coast can apply for their share of $16 million in funding to maintain and improve Crown land reserves for community use. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said applications for the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund are open until Friday, November 17. “This funding is essential to look after…
Federal Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has addressed Parliament, speaking out against the Offshore Wind farm proposed off the coast of his electorate. In July the federal government declared a wind farm zone covering more than 1800 square kilometres from Swansea in the south to Port Stephens in the north Dr Gillespie recently…
Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has praised the work of local volunteers who have contributed to the enduring success of Meals on Wheels in Young over the past six decades. Speaking at celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the service in the area, Ms Cooke said Meals on Wheels is so much more than…
NSW Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, says this National Carers Week is an opportunity to celebrate the vital work carers do. Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue, or who…
The children of the Dubbo electorate are being invited to let their creativity flow by designing the Christmas card for local Nationals MP Dugald Saunders. Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit drawings with the theme My Dream Christmas Holiday. The winning entry will take pride of place on Mr Saunders’…
Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, is encouraging the local community to put in applications for the latest round of the Community Building Partnership program. The program secures investment for local infrastructure projects that aim to deliver positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes, while promoting community participation and inclusion. Since its inception, almost $400…
Barraba locals are the winners following Liberty Foodcare’s decision to establish a low-cost community supermarket in part of the Old Vic Hotel in Queen Street. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said he was pleased the former government had been able to contribute to the shop with a $12,500 grant from the Community Building Partnerships…
Labor’s superannuation changes are set to disproportionately impact family farms held in self-managed super funds (SMSF) if they exceed new thresholds. Nationals’ Leader David Littleproud said family farms, particularly where their properties are in a SMSF, would be hit the hardest by Labor’s superannuation tax grab. Mr Littleproud said the changes would allow Labor to…
Construction is underway on improved facilities that will better cater for local sporting needs in Coffs Harbour. The Coffs athletics community will enjoy new field event facilities at York Street Oval and space for a grass track available for 12 months of the year, while the Northern Storm Football Club will enjoy change room and…