Local palliative care services will be more than doubled with the NSW Nationals in the state government announcing they will deliver a stand-alone, expanded, and purpose-built palliative care unit at Tamworth Hospital. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the announcement is a big win for the community that will deliver positive outcomes for patients,…
Skateboarding enthusiasts in Black Head will be able to enjoy a new skate park, following a $435,000 investment from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the funding from Round Five of the Stronger Country Communities Fund is part of almost $2.6 million invested in…
The clubhouse at the Forster Surf Lifesaving Club will get a new kitchen and rainwater tanks, following a $208,000 investment from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the funding from Round Five of the Stronger Country Communities Fund will support the work already underway…
The detailed design for the Coffs Harbour bypass has been finalised, clearing the way for major construction to start in March. The main changes to the design include refinements to the Englands Road, Coramba Road, and Korora Hill interchanges. While there have been design updates, the overall design, including tunnels, has not changed. The detailed…
A hydrodynamic study of the Wallis Lake estuary will be carried out to find short and long-term dredging solutions to improve navigation near the entrance of Wallis Lake and help prevent the smothering of oyster leases caused by sand shoaling. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the study is the result of recent…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have fast-tracked the opening of applications for the $500 million Regional and Local Roads Repair Program. Applications will now open from this Wednesday – January 11 – and the NSW Nationals in the state government will ensure money starts to drop into council bank accounts within weeks to…
There’s not much that beats seeing the difference the NSW Nationals in the state government are making to regional communities right across the state. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said it’s the smaller projects that can make the biggest difference to the everyday lives of locals, and he’s thrilled our game-changing…
The Adelong Alive museum in Tumut Street tells the story of the people of the Snowy Mountains town of Adelong. The township was established in the 1830s, coming to prominence in the early 1850s during the gold rush. The Adelong Alive museum not only looks at that history, but also looks to the future, projecting…
We know how strongly Bronnie Taylor feels about the health system. She described herself in her inaugural speech as a “proud nurse.” She spoke of studying nursing at the University of Sydney as “a decision to this day I am so grateful for,” adding “I knew I had found my niche when I started caring…
Five days of incredible live entertainment fit for the King will mark the 30th anniversary of the Parkes Elvis Festival, thanks to a $243,500 investment from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the funding boost from Round Two of the Regional Events Acceleration Fund…