Work is starting this week on the first of three new overtaking lanes and safety upgrades on the Mitchell Highway, as part of a $32 million investment between Dubbo and Narromine. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the new overtaking lanes were part of the NSW Government’s $18 million commitment to fund the upgrade…
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Myall Lakes residents have been given their first look at the $100 million Stage 2 redevelopment of Manning Base Hospital with the master plan unveiled. Nationals Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said Stage 2 builds on the $40 million upgrade completed as part of Stage 1 in mid-2020. “We know that more people are…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced the hugely successful Regional Seniors Travel Card will be extended and expanded. The card, which puts $250 in the pocket of eligible regional seniors, was initially promised for two years at the 2019 election. Such has been the success and the demand that the NSW Nationals…
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Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has announced $1.5 million in funding to reinvigorate and improve Lithgow’s Main Street. The funding will come from Round 8 of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Resources For Regions program. Mr Toole said the funding will be provided to Lithgow City Council with the…
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Ophir Road will be upgraded thanks to $700,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Safer Roads Program. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the upgrades will deliver a safer and improved journey for the hundreds of locals who use the road every day travelling into Orange for…
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Organisers of major events and festivals that have been cancelled or significantly disrupted by COVID Public Health Orders will be supported by funding through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Event Saver Fund. Major events are a key economic driver that create thousands of jobs across the state. The Event Saver Fund will ensure…
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Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers across the Mid North Coast now can apply for a grant of up to $25,000 each to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program. The grants can be used…
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Women on the Coffs Coast looking to take up leadership development opportunities can apply for the Future Women Rural Scholarship program, with the NSW Nationals in the state government launching a new round of this successful initiative. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said $120,000 is available to women to help them achieve their…
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The Dawson River Bridge upgrade at Cundletown is one step closer to completion, with RMP Abrasive Blasting announced to deliver the final stage of painting and maintenance works. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the NSW Nationals in the state government are investing $3 million to upgrade the bridge on Manning River Drive.…
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Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has announced that 20,000 rapid antigen tests, secured for the Tamworth Country Music Festival, will be redirected to the local health system. Following discussions with the Ministry of Health regarding the safety and viability of the local hospitality industry and the community during the Tamworth Festival, Mr Anderson was…
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