The NSW Nationals in the state government have allocated Crown land in Dubbo to a not-for-profit organisation that supports the health and mental wellbeing of regional tradespeople. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said Tradies In Sight, founded by Bruno Efoti, has been appointed as manager of a 1,085 square-metre reserve in Welchman Street, which…
People in rural and regional NSW are being urged to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated for COVID-19 to help protect themselves, their loved ones and the community. NSW Nationals Leader and Member for Monaro John Barilaro said COVID-19 vaccinations were free and available across regional NSW through the local GP network, NSW Health…
New footage of dangerous near misses at level crossings has been released to remind motorists to take extra care this National Rail Safety Week. NSW Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said everyone had a role to play in improving rail safety, particularly at level crossings. “The reckless behaviour by both drivers…
The naming of the new Gunnedah bridge is a step closer, with a community submissions report handed to Gunnedah Shire Council. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said local feedback would help determine a name for the $61 million road-over-rail bridge, built to improve road safety and eliminate a significant freight pinch point. “Locals and…
Emergency road crews are working to fix extensive damage to the road network from Orange to Lithgow caused by repeated rain and snow events in recent months. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the challenging weather had prevented crews from adequately filling in potholes and carrying out repairs as they would…
Deputy Premier John Barilaro and NSW Nationals Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall have announced the completion of a state-of-the-art weather radar at Hillston in western NSW, delivering the second of three Doppler radars as a key election commitment for regional NSW. “Last year we built and launched a Doppler radar in Brewarrina, today we are…
Miller Street in Gilgandra will be revitalised with more than $500,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Your High Street program. Your High Street will provide 19 councils with up to $1 million to help them deliver projects that will permanently transform streetscapes into more liveable, accessible, and vibrant public spaces.…
An extra 120 preschool spaces will be created in Queanbeyan thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $7.5 million Start Strong Capital Works Grants Program. Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the Queanbeyan and District Preschool Association has secured a $600,000 grant to transform their Cooma Street property in Karabar into a…
As the Coffs Harbour Gold Cup draws closer, Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has announced $500,000 in funding for Coffs Harbour Racing Club from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Mr Singh said the funds, which will deliver an upgrade of the irrigation system to automated and in-ground water tanks, will provide…
The historic technology upgrade for all regional schools in NSW is ahead of schedule, with stages two and three of the $365.8 million Rural Access Gap program underway. Following a successful pilot program in the Dubbo, Narrabri, and the Northern Border regions, 1,000 rural and remote public schools are now receiving a top-to-bottom digital upgrade.…