Real time traffic information is now available to motorists using local roads across 22 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in regional NSW. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway welcomed the first expansion to the Live Traffic NSW website, which will see the addition of local road information alongside any impacts on the state-managed…
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The NSW Nationals would like to extend their condolences to Mrs Lindie Davey and the family of Party historian Paul Davey AM, who has passed away. Paul, as many members would know, is the father of our Federal Deputy Leader Senator Perin Davey. He was also our esteemed Party historian. Born in England, Paul came…
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The NSW Government has launched a “one-stop-shop” concierge service, with a dedicated team to help start or grow hospitality businesses across the state. Nationals Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson said Hospitality Concierge will streamline application processes, and assist businesses and local councils to navigate the liquor licensing, planning and regulatory changes introduced through…
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Students across NSW are being provided with critical school-based health and wellbeing support, as part of a $46.8 million NSW Government investment. Nationals Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said 87 highly trained School Wellbeing Nurses are now providing care and support to students in approximately 300 rural, regional and metropolitan schools across the state.…
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A record number of regional youth enjoyed more than 300 free or subsidised activities thanks to the NSW Nationals in government making the Spring school holidays more affordable for families. From performing arts camps and writing workshops to cooking classes and sports clinics, more than 5,000 young people took part in the school holiday activities…
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Families across NSW will be able to access cheaper, high quality childcare after the legislation underpinning the Government’s landmark women’s economic opportunity reforms passed Parliament. The NSW Childcare and Economic Opportunity Fund Act 2022 will drive up to $5 billion of investment in the sector over 10 years to support NSW families with access to…
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The NSW Government has launched a free online Toolkit offering women advice on how to better recognise and understand the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. The Toolkit provides links to clear and accurate information including locations of NSW Government funded clinics, as well as details of symptoms such as night sweats, mood swings, and disturbed…
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Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud says not all of Australia’s high food prices are caused by natural disasters – they’re also man-made by Labor scrapping the Ag Visa, which has fuelled a cost of living crisis. Mr Littleproud said Labor was trying to use the recent floods as an excuse for rising food prices but…
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There is still time for young people across regional NSW to apply for the 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce – a ministerial advisory group that informs the government on issues affecting young people in the regions. Nationals Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin said applicants aged 12 to 24 who want to have a say on…
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Jointly funded Commonwealth-State disaster assistance is now available in 31 local government areas following severe flooding which began on 14 September and continues to impact large parts of New South Wales. Assistance has been extended to the LGAs of Central Coast, Coonamble, Goulburn Mulwaree, and Parkes. New South Wales Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience…
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