A new movie studio backed by Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe and the NSW Nationals in the state government will be established at Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour. NSW Nationals leader and Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the proposal, which also includes a boutique hotel, a state-of-the-art film school, an indigenous art gallery, and an…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government will recruit first year fisheries officers to ensure the continued protection and management of our aquatic habitats, fisheries resources, and ecosystems. NSW Nationals Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall encouraged individuals who are passionate about the state’s fisheries resources and like the outdoors to consider a career as a NSW…
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Academics, high-performing professionals, and subject matter experts will have an accelerated pathway into a teaching career thanks to a radical overhaul by the NSW Nationals in the state government. NSW Nationals Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said the new pathways were for professionals who had experience in relevant subject areas, or who already had teaching experience…
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NSW Nationals MLC Wes Fang is encouraging more people, especially those in regional, rural and remote areas, to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Mr Fang made the call after receiving his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, and is encouraging others in regional NSW to check their eligibility on the Commonwealth website and register via the…
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The program is helping to promote educational access, and supporting increased participation for Aboriginal children and children experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage.
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Acting Prime Minister and federal Nationals leader Michael McCormack said he was delighted to see the long community contribution of Party federal chair and former MP Kay Hull recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Mrs Hull’s admission to the Office of the Order of Australia recognises her distinguished service to rural and regional communities…
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Regional communities will benefit from $107.7 million from the NSW Nationals in the state government invested as part of the Legacy Mines program in the 2021-22 Budget to remediate historic and abandoned mine sites. Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell made the announcement at the recently rehabilitated Mount Thorley/Warkworth Mine…
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Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan says councils will be able to complete important road projects following the release of quarterly payments under the Roads to Recovery program. From 2013–14 to 2023–24, the NSW Nationals in the federal government will provide $6.2 billion under the Roads to Recovery Program, with an ongoing commitment of…
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The NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments are investing almost $77 million in the Eurobodalla Southern Storage project to improve water availability and security on the NSW southern coast. NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey welcomed the funding, saying water security was very important. “Projects like this make sense as we adjust to more…
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An on-demand diagnostic tool that shows teachers how students are progressing in phonics is now available for all NSW public school students. NSW Nationals Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said the Phonics Diagnostic Assessment follows the success of the government’s Year 1 Phonics Check, which will be mandatory from this year. “Understanding phonics is an essential…
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