Doli Incapax review

NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders said the review into doli incapax announced today is something the NSW Nationals have been pushing for to help make a difference in the regional youth crime crisis. “This epidemic has been plaguing our communities as they are constantly held to ransom by serious repeat youth offenders,” Mr Saunders said.…

Never miss a beat – Heart Week 2025

Coffs Coast residents are urged to put their heart health first this Heart Week (5–11 May), with the theme “Never Miss A Beat.” Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour and Shadow Minister for Regional Health Gurmesh Singh is encouraging locals to take up the fight against cardiovascular disease – Australia’s leading cause of death – which…

Major food manufacturer SPC backs East Coast Gas Reservation scheme

Major food company Shepparton Preserving Company (SPC) Global is strongly supporting the Coalition’s East Coast Gas Reservation scheme, warning Australia risks losing manufacturing capacity, jobs, and long-term food security without urgent action. It comes as Nationals Leader David Littleproud toured the company’s facility with Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell to discuss the Coalition’s plan…

Nationals’ Agriculture Plan will stop Labor’s anti-farming agenda

An elected Coalition Government will back our farmers and regional communities, putting an end to three years of Labor’s anti-farming agenda. Nationals Leader, David Littleproud, said the Coalition’s Agriculture Plan, announced today, would give farmers the support they need. “Agriculture is critical to Australia’s success but Labor has treated the agricultural industry with contempt,” Mr…

Kevin Hogan commits to Stan Payne Oval upgrade

Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced a $519,000 commitment to upgrade the lighting at Stan Payne Oval in Evans Head, if a Coalition Government is elected at the upcoming election. “Stan Payne Oval is a much-loved hub for the Evans Head community, regularly hosting rugby league, rugby union and touch football,” Mr…

Hone to drive down crime

Nationals’ candidate for Richmond, Kimberly Hone, today unveiled a $3 million investment by an elected Coalition Government to bolster crime prevention across the region’s crime hotspots. The funding will support the installation of CCTV, alarm systems, and security lighting in Ballina, Tweed Shire, and Byron councils, with each receiving $1 million. “Crime is taking a…