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.…
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…
Nationals Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, has welcomed a decision by energy producer ENGIE to drop plans to build a massive solar factory on the outskirts of Yass. Mr McCormack said he told ENGIE that land designated for the project – less than two kilometres from the Yass post office and targeted for up to…
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…
A commitment to provide $1.475 million funding for a major upgrade of Comboyne’s Ex-Servicemen’s & Citizens Club under a Coalition Government will drive new tourism, business, and economic development for the entire region. Nationals candidate for Lyne, Alison Penfold, said her commitment to support the planned expansion of the club would help cover the cost…
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…
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…
A Federal Coalition Government will help deliver improvements to the Coolamon Sport and Recreation Club which will benefit the community across a wide range of social-building activities, The Nationals’ Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, has announced. Mr McCormack said an elected Coalition Government would deliver $679,000 for a $979,000 planned upgrade which will include a…
More than $630,000 will be invested in building and upgrading important civic facilities in Dungog Shire under a package developed by The Nationals candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold in partnership with local communities. Ms Penfold said the investment would flow to five separate projects in Dungog Shire if she was elected as part of a…
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…