The flood-impacted communities of Woodburn, Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah, and Lismore will see increased mental health support, thanks to a significant investment from NSW Nationals in the state government that will see four new Safe Haven centres open to support people at their most vulnerable. Nationals Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the four Safe Havens,…
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The first bilingual Aboriginal Language School in NSW, Gumbaynggirr Gingana Freedom School (GGFS), will receive $185,508 in funding from the NSW Government for a new two-year pilot partnership. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Franklin announced funding to further support NSW Aboriginal Language revitalisation and will offer three cadetships…
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A local champion of healthy living and staying active has been recognised for his contribution to the Gulgong community. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders made a special visit to Gulgong Multipurpose Service for the long-awaited announcement: Bill Sloan is the recipient of the 2022 Local Seniors Achievement Award. “Bill has been a volunteer Community…
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Bellingen Memorial Hall will receive upgraded audio and lighting equipment thanks to $410,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Creative Capital Program. Nationals Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said the installation of new sound and lighting equipment will increase participation and collaboration across arts and cultural groups throughout the region.…
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Local roads in the Tamworth region may now be in line for vital repair, maintenance and sealing work under Round Four of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Fixing Local Roads Program. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the last two rounds of the program had delivered more than $13 million in road…
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The Coffs-Clarence Police District will be bolstered by an additional eight police this financial year, bringing the total increase in officers in the past four years to 24. A significant boost to specialist police units to target organised crime, domestic violence and terrorism will also form part of 550 new positions in the NSW Police…
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Jointly funded Commonwealth-State disaster assistance is now available in 42 local government areas (LGAs) following the June-July severe weather and flooding across NSW. Assistance has now been extended to the LGAs of Kempsey and Port Macquarie Hastings. NSW Nationals minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the recovery…
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The Coffs Harbour community is a step closer to a new ambulance station with Nationals Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor and Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh turning the first sod to mark the beginning of construction at the Marcia Street site. Mr Singh said the new station will replace the existing station…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government are providing more than $239,000 to help Upper Hunter councils install and maintain street lighting to improve road conditions for motorists. Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell said the grants, under the Traffic Route Lighting Subsidy Scheme, were helping to provide improved and more reliable lighting on many…
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The NSW Government has mobilised its team of veterinarians and specialist biosecurity staff, ramping up efforts to ensure farmers are in the best position to manage a possible incursion of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Expert staff from Local Land Services (LLS) will connect with farmers through a series of targeted workshops, webinars, and visits…
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