Some of Dubbo’s rising stars of the world game are taking to the field in style, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Local Sport Grant program (LSGP). Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has announced $4,500 for the Macquarie United Football Club (MUFC) to update their jerseys and equipment. “Like many of…
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Term 3 has marked the return to school sites for more of the flood impacted school communities across the Northern Rivers and North Coast as the recovery effort continues. Acting Premier Paul Toole, Nationals Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell, and Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery…
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Country shows in the Cootamundra electorate are returning stronger than ever, thanks to NSW Nationals in the state government’s Country Shows Support Package. The Junee, Illabo, Temora, and Ariah Park shows have all received financial support, with the Illabo Show finally able to celebrate its centenary this year Nationals Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said…
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Non-government organisations in flood-affected communities will receive $4.5 million in grants this month as part of the $13.3 million NGO Flood Support Program. Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said this funding supports groups that have been the backbone of the Northern Rivers community. “When the floods hit and people lost their…
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A suite of fee-free short courses are now available for people looking to secure jobs or further their career in hospitality, as part of a new NSW Government program which aims to supercharge the sector and grow the economy. The Kickstart Your Career in Hospitality program aims to alleviate labour shortages that are hampering the…
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The flood-impacted communities of Woodburn, Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah, and Lismore will see increased mental health support, thanks to a significant investment from NSW Nationals in the state government that will see four new Safe Haven centres open to support people at their most vulnerable. Nationals Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the four Safe Havens,…
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The first bilingual Aboriginal Language School in NSW, Gumbaynggirr Gingana Freedom School (GGFS), will receive $185,508 in funding from the NSW Government for a new two-year pilot partnership. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Franklin announced funding to further support NSW Aboriginal Language revitalisation and will offer three cadetships…
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A local champion of healthy living and staying active has been recognised for his contribution to the Gulgong community. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders made a special visit to Gulgong Multipurpose Service for the long-awaited announcement: Bill Sloan is the recipient of the 2022 Local Seniors Achievement Award. “Bill has been a volunteer Community…
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Bellingen Memorial Hall will receive upgraded audio and lighting equipment thanks to $410,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Creative Capital Program. Nationals Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said the installation of new sound and lighting equipment will increase participation and collaboration across arts and cultural groups throughout the region.…
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Local roads in the Tamworth region may now be in line for vital repair, maintenance and sealing work under Round Four of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Fixing Local Roads Program. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the last two rounds of the program had delivered more than $13 million in road…
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