Today marks an historic new opportunity for NSW farmers to increase their competitiveness and productivity, as the government lifts its ban on the use of Genetically Modified crops. NSW Nationals Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall has announced the lapse of the 18-year moratorium and said it would not be renewed, opening the door for the primary…
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More than $263,000 in funding has been secured to install LED lighting at Jerrabomberra’s Halloran Oval, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund. Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro has described the grant as a game changer for the Queanbeyan Tigers AFL club. “Not only will it improve…
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Bushfire recovery will receive a significant boost thanks to Stage 2 of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments. NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said $1.6 million will fund three key projects across his electorate alone, that will provide vital community infrastructure improvements…
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Use of the Service NSW QR code will be mandatory in all workplaces and retail businesses from Monday July 12. Expanding the current mandate will give NSW Health contact tracers real-time access to QR code data from a greater number of venues including supermarkets, retail stores, gyms, and offices, in a move aimed at keeping…
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The new School Wellbeing Nurses are on duty across Regional NSW following a successful pilot program which received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, students, schools, and health workers. The School Wellbeing Nurses support students and their families on a wide range of health and wellbeing issues, with mental health concerns and social and behavioural support…
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Frontline domestic violence services in the Dubbo electorate will be given $600,000 in additional funding to ensure victims can access crucial help in their community. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has announced the local recipients of the COVID-19 Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Infrastructure Grant Program supported by funding from the NSW Nationals in…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions. The package includes grants of between $5000 and $10,000 for small businesses, payroll tax deferrals for all…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government will provide $3,256,372 for upgrades at five showgrounds in the Murray region under the latest round of the COVID-19 showground stimulus program. Duty NSW Nationals MLC for Murray Wes Fang said the latest allocations are part of $16.7 million in funding being distributed state-wide, and bring the total…
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A revitalised Jindabyne town centre and foreshore, a world class mountain bike and adventure park, and improved visitor amenities in Kosciuszko National Park are hallmarks of the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct draft master plan. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro has released the draft master plan, marking an important milestone…
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The Clarence and Richmond valleys are the local winners from the latest State Budget, according to Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis.
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