Millions secured for Northern Rivers
The bushfire recovery package is one part of the $4.5 billion program co-funded by the NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments.
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Free lifetime registration for rescue pets
The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced free lifetime pet registration for people who adopt a rescue pet from council pounds and animal shelters. The free lifetime registration is designed to encourage prospective pet owners to ‘adopt not shop’ for a dog or cat, and reduce the burden on council pounds and animal…
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Honey bee industry abuzz with Nats support
The Nationals in the federal government have announced a $600,000 grant for honey bee bushfire recovery research and development. Nationals Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the grant would help the Australian honey bee industry build resilience and bounce back. “This funding is great news for our beekeepers and will help them get their buzz back…
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Regional and rural pharmacies join vaccine roll-out
Select pharmacies across regional and rural NSW will begin administering the AstraZeneca jab as part of a pilot program to boost the vaccine rollout. The move is a win for the NSW Nationals in the state government, who have advocated strongly for regional communities. The 22 pharmacies, which will administer the COVID-19 vaccine from mid-July…
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GM crop ban ends
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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Big win for Queanbeyan Tigers thanks to Nats in government
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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Nats deliver millions for bushfire recovery projects
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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Covid check-in mandate expanded
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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School Wellbeing Nurses rolling out across state
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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Nats boost to frontline domestic violence services in Dubbo
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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