Small and medium-sized exporters across regional, rural and remote NSW will benefit from programs aimed at creating jobs, re-invigorating industry and supporting regional NSW including the $10,000 Exporter Assistance Grant. NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the support program came at an important time with many businesses struggling due to drought and bushfires.…
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Domestic violence victim-survivors, Aboriginal Australians and people who’ve lost their jobs and homes as a result of COVID-19 will be among those to benefit from a Commonwealth funding boost of more than $15.6 million for NSW’s legal assistance sector. NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said local free legal services will receive a…
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NSW Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has announced that learner drivers preparing for their P-plate exams on the state’s Mid North Coast will be able to practice their skills in a safe environment, thanks to a new driving simulator funded by the NSW Nationals in Government. Mr Bromhead was joined by Minister for…
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Could 12-year-old Lincoln Chambers one day win Olympic gold for athletics? Or perhaps 13-year-old Ruby Dykstra will represent Australia in an international pony club competition? Maybe 15-year-old Jemimah Andrews will one day play for the Australian Diamonds netball team. Only time will tell for these youngsters, but Federal NSW Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan…
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Work to ensure the safety and reliability of the old Macksville Bridge has been accelerated as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s economic stimulus package. NSW Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said stimulus funding from the $2.3 billion COVID-19 package announced in March allowed Transport for NSW to bring forward and…
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NSW Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has met with local communities to discuss agriculture and opportunities. “It was great to be at the Roxy Theatre in Bingara last week for the Namoi Unlimited board meeting and workshops,” Mr Coulton said of the recent trip. “Namoi Unlimited is a joint organisation of several councils in…
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Charities and community groups in rural, regional and remote areas can now raise money and run community events free of unnecessary red tape and admin costs, following action from the NSW Nationals in the state government and improvements to community gaming laws. “I received a lot of feedback on this: local not for profits were…
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Two recovery pods have arrived in Nerriga this week, allowing those impacted by the summer’s bushfires to stay on their properties while they begin the process of rebuilding. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro said up to 200 accommodation pods were being rolled out across the state, thanks to a partnership between the…
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The NSW Nationals support research to establish whether rare and endangered flora and fauna exist on reserves or in areas of remnant vegetation on agricultural private property located within rural areas, and will designate ‘environmentally sensitive areas’ if rare flora and fauna are found.
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