Nationals Leader David Littleproud said BlueFloat’s paused Illawarra offshore wind farm project must be given a 100 per cent confirmed cancellation by Labor. Mr Littleproud said a future Nationals Government has already committed to calling the 1,022-square kilometre project in. He said if Labor doesn’t rule the project out once and for all this week,…
The NSW Nationals are calling for urgent funding to help primary producers recover from the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. A joint funding package was announced today by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments to provide grants to individuals and families, but it does not include any assistance for farmers. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald…
Nationals Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, says upgrades to the Werris Creek and Manilla Fire and Rescue Stations must be given the green light as soon as possible. Mr Anderson said he’d been working with local firefighters and the community to campaign for the upgrades, and now was the time for the government to commit.…
Barbara Parnell, thought to be the longest serving member of the New South Wales Nationals, has passed away in Wagga Wagga in her 99th year. “She truly was a stalwart of the party and a fine lady in every respect,” said Federal Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack. “Barbara leaves an outstanding legacy as someone who…
Disaster assistance has been activated for communities in 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Northern NSW ahead of the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Declaration applies to the LGAs of: Ballina, Bellingen, Byron, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Dungog, Kempsey, Kyogle, Lismore, Lord Howe Island, MidCoast, Nambucca Valley, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Richmond…
Nic Grose has been named the 2025 Dubbo electorate Woman of the Year in recognition of her impressive record of accomplishments in exercise physiology, community sports, and leadership. Nationals Leader and Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders, commended Nic on the honour, recognising her dedication to sport, health, and community in every role she undertakes. “This…
Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has proudly announced Broadwater’s Emma Crethar as the Clarence Electorate Local Woman of the Year as part of International Women’s Day celebrations. Emma has been at the forefront of the rebuild of Broadwater Public School after it was devastated by the 2022 floods. As a dedicated leader of the…
The Nationals have secured a major win for Illawarra locals, after the bidder for the offshore wind zone project asked for its application to be paused until after the federal election. Leader David Littleproud said The Nationals had fought tirelessly against Labor’s bad idea and it was clear the local Illawarra community didn’t want it.…
The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to explain why there has been no progress in over a year at Broken Hill’s Willyama High School, after hundreds of students were unable to return due to a mould outbreak. There were plans to demolish and rebuild the facility after it was deemed too…
It’s been the focal point of the beach at Forster for over fifty years, and now the new multi-million-dollar two storey Forster Surf Life Saving Club will be officially opened tomorrow – Saturday March 1. Federal funding of $3.59 million was gained through the former Nationals Government under the Building Better Regions Fund to deliver…