The NSW Nationals in the state government’s final agritourism policy has come into effect today, making it simpler and easier for farmers to start and operate agritourism businesses. Under the policy, farmers can diversify their income by including agritourism experiences through fast-tracked, or without, planning approvals. Whether it’s farm stays, cafes, cellar doors, retreats, roadside…
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Road crews have been brought in from around the state to join efforts to repair flood-damaged local roads in the state’s Central West. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said Transport for NSW crews have been diverted from other parts of the state to tackle the worst-hit roads. “These extra road crews…
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Teachers, healthcare workers and police relocating to Griffith will be given extra support to make the move and settle into the community as part of a $30 million investment by the NSW Government to help attract and retain key workers in regional NSW. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has announced Griffith…
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Teachers, healthcare professionals and police will be provided extra support to relocate to the Upper Hunter Electorate as the first initiative being rolled out by the NSW Government to help attract, prepare, and retain key workers in regional NSW. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the $30 million investment in The Welcome Experience…
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As summer begins, emergency services organisations have joined forces to urge communities to be safe and prepared following a horror year of natural disasters. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the summer months are notorious for a heightened risk of severe storms. “As we have seen…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government’s Resources for Region Round 9 has delivered for Gunnedah’s proposed Koala sanctuary with $5.624 million locked in to ensure work can begin on Stage 2 of the project. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said this funding is on top of the NSW Government’s $6.48 million investment from…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government will invest half a million dollars in the development of a heavy rare earth minerals project near Dubbo, as part of its bid to position the state as a major global supplier and processor of critical minerals and high-tech metals. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said Australian…
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Three timber bridges in Myall Lakes will be replaced with stronger, sturdier, and more resilient concrete bridges under the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Fixing Country Bridges Program. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said more than $3 million will go to MidCoast Council to upgrade three ageing timber bridges. “We…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government are investing $2.5 million to bolster the tourism sector across the state to ensure the continued recovery of the visitor economy. Wildlife encounters, food and wine activities, as well as wellness retreats are among 18 projects that will receive grants of between $80,000 and $150,000 via the Experience…
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TAFE students from Dubbo will gain invaluable on-the-job training under a new NSW Government social housing project to provide homes for more than 20 people in need. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said local students will be part of the team building and delivering the $7.4 million project, as part of…
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