Nationals’ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has written to the NAB in the wake of its announcement to close rural bank branches in Gundagai and Temora, condemning its decision and demanding it be reconsidered. “When we talk about wiping out face-to-face banking services in country NSW, we know such actions tear big holes in the…
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Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell has welcomed Ausgrid’s trial of new energy distribution technology in his electorate. Ausgrid has installed its first pole-mounted battery at Lorn in Maitland, in a trial that will look at the viability of small pole-top batteries to support the network during peak demand or high solar export times. The…
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The NSW Labor Government today celebrated 100 days in government while families in regional NSW face an increasingly uncertain future with mounting cost of living pressures. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said Labor ended its first 100 days by breaking election promises and cutting spending to regional NSW. “If you start how you intend to…
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Nationals’ Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh says the Minns Labor Government has broken its election pledge to provide free hospital parking at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Mr Singh said during the 2023 State Election campaign, The Nationals in government committed to free parking at all regional and rural hospitals in NSW for all patients,…
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NSW Nationals MPs have joined seniors living in regional NSW to launch a petition to save the popular $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card. The card, introduced by The Nationals in government in 2019, is a $250 pre-paid Visa card to use on fuel, taxis, electric charging stations, pre-booked NSW TrainLink regional train, and coaches. Since…
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The NSW Labor Government has once again shown its lack of support for regional NSW, refusing to commit to the continuation of the Resources for Regions Program. The Resources for Regions program, set up by the Coalition in 2012, has reinvested over $560 million into mining communities in recognition of the important contribution they make…
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NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders and Shadow Minister for Water Steph Cooke will introduce a Bill to protect Water NSW and local water utilities from privatisation. “Access to drinking water for people in regional NSW should be the same as for people living in Sydney,” Mr Saunders said. “The Premier had an opportunity to show…
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Clarence Nationals’ MP Richie Williamson celebrates the Sanctus expansion with brewer Dale Johnston, brand ambassador Renee Shepherd, co-owner Nicole O’Connor, brand ambassador Kim Geritz, and co-owner Trent O’Connor. Sanctus Brewing Co’s multi-million-dollar NSW Nationals-backed brewhouse expansion at Townsend near Maclean is in its final stages and is set to drive significant economic growth and job…
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Federal Nationals’ Leader David Littleproud addressed the Annual General Conference of the NSW Nationals. This is what he had to say. While the tide was going out, I think New South Wales Nationals should be very proud of the result they were able to garner. To think that the only seat in the Lower House…
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The potential heritage listing of the Manilla Viaduct has been high on the agenda at a meeting between Nationals Member for Tamworth and Shadow Minister for Heritage Kevin Anderson and the Heritage Minister Penny Sharpe. Mr Anderson said he sought a meeting with the Minister following the Heritage Council of NSW’s announcement that they would…
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