Students who sat their HSC last year will receive their results earlier than expected, with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) completing the marking and processing of the 2021 HSC ahead of schedule. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said 2021 HSC students will now be able to access their results on Thursday, January 20,…
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Sir John McEwen has been described as one of Australia’s most influential politicians. Born in country Victoria, his struggle through drought and depression defined his character and drove him into rural politics. After gaining prominence with the Victorian Farmers’ Union, he became the federal member for Echuca in 1934. In 1958 he became leader of…
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The contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander volunteers make to the NSW Rural Fire Service has been highlighted, with the unveiling of a new Indigenous pin at a ceremony in Gunnedah. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke said the symbolic pin highlights the experience and knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members…
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Anyone who tests positive using a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) will now be required to register their result with Service NSW. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the new registration process is an important part of managing the pandemic. NSW residents can register their result with just a few clicks on the Service NSW website or by…
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The Harden-Murrumburrah & District War Memorial Pool will soon receive much-needed upgrades through a $997,500 grant under the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke made the announcement at the Harden – Murrumburrah & District War Memorial Pool, where she was joined by Hilltops Mayor Margaret…
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The federal government has announced a $239,000 grant to Berries Australia to give the industry the tools needed to expand into export markets. Nationals Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said many berry growers are eager to export after doing it tough during the pandemic. “This project will provide them with the insights and resources to…
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Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway has joined Nationals candidate for Monaro Nichole Overall to mark the commencement of work on the $10 million upgrade of Captains Flat Road. Mrs Overall said the much-needed upgrade is another example of the NSW Nationals delivering on commitments for regional communities and would ensure a…
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Grants of up to $50,000 are available for primary producers in the Parkes electorate who have been impacted by the November floods. Federal Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said local farmers across the Parkes electorate have been hit especially hard by flooding and severe storms. “Just as they were on the cusp of what…
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Five state-of-the-art NSW Ambulance aircraft are taking to the skies across the state, providing even better care for rural and regional areas. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the new fleet would provide a major boost to NSW Ambulance’s fixed wing operations, improving patient transport speeds and reaching even more areas…
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More than 700 lives have been saved on roads across NSW over the past 10 years, with the government achieving its 2012 State Priority Target to reduce fatalities by 30 per cent by 2021. The 10-year achievement comes as figures are released for 2021 showing a road toll of 270 – the lowest recorded in…
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