Taree’s Iron Arena officially opens

Nationals MPs Tanya Thompson and Alison Penfold have welcomed the official opening of Taree’s Iron Arena, describing it as a game-changer for the community. Mrs Thompson, the Member for Myall Lakes, said “This is fantastic news for Taree and the broader region and it has certainly been long-awaited.” “I want to acknowledge the advocacy of…

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Labor-Greens deal a dark day for mining

The dirty deal between the Labor-Greens coalition is a dark day for Australia’s mining industry, and a dark day for Australia’s prosperity. Shadow Minister for Resources, Senator Susan McDonald, and Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources, Jamie Chaffey, slammed the Albanese Labor Government for their disgraceful capitulation to the Greens, selling out our vital resources industry…

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Record Low Confidence in Agriculture Minister

NSW Government neglect in the agricultural sector has been laid bare with the latest departmental survey results showing record low morale at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The 2025 People Matter Employee Survey results show a sharp decline across almost every category of the extensive review which covered staff wellbeing, employee engagement,…

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Government’s Youth Crime Bill misses the mark

Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has criticised the Minns Labor Government’s rejection of amendments to address Doli Incapax in the Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. The government voted down the amendments – which would strengthen laws for repeat youth offenders – instead opting for a weakened approach modelled…

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NSW faces catastrophic fire danger as hazard reduction levels fall below target

Shadow Minister for Emergency Management, and Nationals Senator for NSW, Ross Cadell, is urging communities across the state to take today’s Total Fire Bans and catastrophic fire danger warnings extremely seriously, as new concerns emerge that hazard reduction activities remain well below recommended levels. Senator Cadell said Wednesday’s conditions with extreme heat, dry fuel loads,…

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