The long-awaited reopening of Mount Warning/Wollumbin is finally a step closer, with the iconic track set to reopen in July 2027 after years of closure. Federal Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, said the announcement is welcome news for the local community, tourism operators, and Aboriginal Elders who have been locked out of the mountain…
Nationals’ leader David Littleproud has thanked the Prime Minister for offering a State Funeral to the family of The Hon Ron Boswell AO to recognise his distinguished life and service. “Ron Boswell was a one-of-a-kind politician who achieved great things, and I am delighted that we can honour his life with a State Funeral,” Mr…
Four new Probationary Constables will join the ranks of the Clarence and Richmond Valleys following their attestation at the Goulburn Police Academy. Nationals State Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, said the new officers form part of a wider intake across the Coffs/Clarence and Richmond Police Districts, with one Probationary Constable commencing duties in the Richmond…
Businesses in Harden are recovering from a devastating hailstorm that caused significant damage to commercial and residential buildings last year. Owners of the Hard Rock Gym, Glenn and Ros Stewart, were forced to close their doors temporarily after the February storm caused their ceiling to collapse and water to seep into the floor. During the…
Junee’s Laurie Daley Oval will soon benefit from a major lighting upgrade, with $260,000 in funding secured through the NSW Government’s ClubsGrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program. The project will replace four existing light towers with modern energy-efficient LED lighting to enhance the venue for the Junee Diesels Rugby League Club and the broader community.…
In the wake of Sunday’s antisemitic terrorist attack in Bondi, the NSW Nationals, alongside our Coalition partners, agreed to work in good faith with the Minns Labor Government on a bipartisan solution. Since then, despite multiple requests, we have received no information from the government on their proposed legislation which we are due to consider…
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…