People visiting pharmacies across drought-affected NSW will benefit from boosted mental health support thanks to a $1 million investment from the NSW Nationals in the state government in a pilot program to deliver mental health training to pharmacists and staff. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the funding will help pharmacy staff better understand mental health…
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NSW Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed Nationals Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to Dubbo recently to see how government funding was benefitting the region. “With Dubbo Regional Council receiving $42,500 under the Building Better Regions Fund to bring more events to town, it was opportune to celebrate all things regional,” Mr…
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Photo taken prior to social distancing restrictions. A number of surf life saving clubs are big winners from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s latest round of club infrastructure funding, according to Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. “Evans Head Surf Life Saving Club has been awarded over $100,000 to upgrade change rooms, toilets and…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government have built a record-equalling 42 new and upgraded schools this year, and are poised to break the record in Term 3. More than $1.3 billion has been invested in the record-breaking 2020 building program under NSW Nationals Education Minister Sarah Mitchell, benefitting thousands of students and providing thousands…
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The NSW Nationals in the federal government will continue to deliver the economic lifeline households and businesses need to ensure regional Australia comes through the COVID-19 pandemic in a strong position. The JobKeeper Payment will be extended by six months to March 28, 2021 and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement for those on income support will…
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NSW Nationals Member for Calare has proudly announced the removal of yet another mobile phone blackspot in his region. “Today was a great day for the community of Black Springs! I met up with Oberon Council and community members to celebrate the new Telstra small cell base station that’s on its way,” Mr Gee said.…
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Upgrades to the Blue Mountains Line in preparation for the arrival of the new Intercity Fleet are now complete. NSW Nationals Member for Bathurst and Regional Transport Minister Paul Toole said the upgrades were another step towards welcoming the first new train since the last of the V-Sets was introduced 30 years ago. “The Blue…
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Work is set to start soon on Braidwood’s first adult change table, thanks to more than $60,500 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Community Building Partnership Program. NSW Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro joined Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Mayor Tim Overall and members of the Jerrabomberra Rotary Club to announce funding…
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Motorists and freight operators will have better access to Condobolin and Central NSW in the event of local flooding and tourists will have more reasons to visit Lachlan Shire, thanks to $10.1 million in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government. NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway said the Condobolin Freight Logistics…
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Livestock and freight trucks are in for a cleaner ride with a new truck wash opening at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the new $1.6 million truck wash, jointly funded by the NSW Nationals in the state government and Dubbo Regional Council, is great news for the agricultural and…
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