The NSW Nationals are calling for more immediate support for struggling farmers, as extremely dry conditions grip almost half of the state. The Minns Government’s announcement to continue the 2021 Farm Business Resilience Program is a testament to the success of the initiative, but shows Labor has NO plan when it comes to dealing with…
The NSW Nationals have slammed the Minns Labor Government for failing farmers who are still waiting for crucial support 100 days on from the devastating floods in the Hunter, Mid-North, and North Coast regions. New data has revealed less than a quarter of the applications for the $75,000 category D disaster grants have been approved,…
The NSW Nationals have raised concerns around a plan to replace the emergency department at Wee Waa Hospital with an urgent care clinic. Health Minister Ryan Park was quizzed about the move at a Budget Estimates hearing, after a similar service was opened in Goulburn but shut down due to staffing issues in just 10…
Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, has welcomed the decision by Norwegian energy giant Equinor to abandon the Hunter Offshore Wind project, and has called for the Albanese Government to back the community and rescind the offshore wind zone. The project had been a key part of the Albanese Government’s clean energy strategy, with…
Shadow Minister for Water, Steph Cooke has condemned the Minns Labor Government for presiding over a litany of failures across the water portfolio, where delays and bungled projects are piling up. Friday’s Budget Estimates were a reminder that major infrastructure projects, such as the Wilcannia Weir replacement, remain years behind schedule, while not one of…
A local project which will light up Sawtell’s streets can now power ahead thanks to a funding boost from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, said he’s extremely pleased Sawtell Chamber of Commerce secured a $14,333 grant for its community-led Sawtell Festoon Light Upgrade. Mr Singh said…
Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism, Kevin Hogan, said the restructure of CSL highlights the risks facing Australia’s pharmaceutical supply chains, and reaffirms the need for the Prime Minister to meet the U.S President to address tariffs. CSL – Australia’s largest pharmaceutical company – has announced plans to cut nearly 3,000 jobs globally, or…
Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has announced a funding injection to preserve the history of Uralla. The Uralla Historical Society runs and maintains the popular McCrossin’s Mill Museum which proudly showcases Uralla’s unique history, and now the Historic Stables Building will undergo a revamp thanks to $18,115 from the Community Building Partnership program.…
Image – Kevin Hogan with Mel Connell from Mel’s Melting Moments on Keen Street. Ms Connell had her life threatened a week ago after asking someone to move from the entry to her shop. The mental health and crime issue in Lismore’s CBD is getting worse. There are frequent reports of assaults, abuse, and antisocial…
The Minns Labor Government’s $334 million Regional Roads Fund is being investigated by the NSW Auditor General after concerns were raised around the lack of probity relating to the chosen projects. New details have emerged that a $50 million grant, or about one sixth of the total funding, was allocated to Minister for Regional Transport…