The NSW Nationals in the state government have welcomed the return of crowds of up to 5,000 people to regional racecourses and tracks as the state strengthens its commitment to economic recovery. Nationals Minister responsible for Racing Kevin Anderson said racing in NSW has led the way when it comes to operating through COVID-19 and…
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A program to improve education and career outcomes for high school students will be expanded to schools across NSW over the next two years, thanks to a $13.5 million investment from the NSW Nationals in the state government. The Educational Pathways Program (EPP) introduces students to different post-school study and employment options, and will expand…
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The Hunter Sports Centre will undergo a major expansion thanks to a $10 million funding injection from the NSW Nationals in the federal government. The funding, through the government’s Building Better Regions Fund, will help transform the venue into a world-class facility that better supports local athletes, attracts more events. and creates new jobs and…
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After more than 100 days of restrictions, NSW tomorrow will take its first steps back towards normal life. Businesses will open to customers on Monday, October 11, with patrons required to demonstrate they have been double-vaccinated and are willing to comply with physical-distancing requirements. Premier Dominic Perrottet said tomorrow is the first step in seeing…
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Tamworth, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga, and Lismore customers will be the first to display their COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate on the Service NSW app, under a pilot trial of the technology. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the regional pilot starting Monday, October 11 would focus on staff and visitors at…
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Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has announced that St Agnes’ Care & Lifestyle will receive $6.5 million under the Building Better Regions Fund for the construction of a dementia-specific facility on its Emmaus site in Port Macquarie. The project will see the construction of a community centre, a world-class memory support village comprising…
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People in Greater Sydney are just weeks away from being able to enjoy holidays and day trips to the regions as COVID travel restrictions start to ease. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the state this week passed a major milestone, hitting the 70 per cent double vaccination target. “From Monday…
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The NSW Nationals in the federal government are investing in the future of regional Australia with $300 million in funding under the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) The government has committed an extra $100 million on top of the $200 million initially announced under Round 5 of the highly successful BBRF to fund 298 projects…
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Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced $9.9 million in funding to construct 16.3 kilometres of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail between Bentley and Lismore Railway Station. “When this project is complete, it will become one of the best rail trails in the world,” Mr Hogan said. “The Rail Trail will eventually span…
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With the 70% vaccination milestone now reached, the NSW government is easing a number of restrictions as part of the Reopening NSW roadmap, which will allow fully vaccinated adults to enjoy more freedoms from next Monday, October 11. The changes to the 70 per cent roadmap will allow up to 10 visitors (not counting children…
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