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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The NSW Government is taking precautionary steps to maintain its safe and measured approach as we continue to learn to live with COVID. The following adjustments to the government’s pandemic settings will come into effect: From 12.01am Friday, December 24,2021: Masks will be compulsory in all indoor non-residential settings, including for hospitality staff and in…
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More than 50 local volunteer groups have been successful in receiving funding under the Volunteer Grants 2021 program. Federal Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has paid tribute to the recipients, many of whom will be volunteering their time over the Christmas holidays. “We’re indebted to our volunteers, whose generosity and dedication keep our…
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Refurbished cattle yards will provide a much-needed boost for a community that’s done it tough in recent years, according to Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders. The Trangie District Campdraft Association will receive $30,478 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Community Building Partnerships program to upgrade the current cattle yards and ensure a…
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Last month the NSW Nationals in the state government announced a $130 million program designed to fast track the state’s mental health recovery. The government’s economic roadmap has mental health as a top priority, with the funding boost designed to provide more appointments for psychology and psychiatry services, address the sharp rise in eating disorders…
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