Households and small businesses affected by the mouse plague across regional NSW can now claim rebates through the Service NSW website as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $150 million Mouse Control Program. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said eligible households can claim up to $500 and small businesses up to $1000 to…
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We know how much better roads mean in the bush – and we’ve decided to extend applications for this latest round because they help the state’s recovery.
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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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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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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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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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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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