The NSW Nationals in the state government are investing $150,000 in product and experience development on the Coffs Coast to ensure the continued recovery of the local visitor economy. Managed by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, the Experience Development Fund targets the development of world-class visitor experiences with grants of…
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Using your smart phone or watch to pay for bus trips across regional NSW is a step closer with a trial of contactless payments being rolled out in Bathurst and Dubbo. The trial will start early next year, allowing customers to pay their fare by “tapping” their credit or debit card, phone, or watch when…
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Key healthcare workers in regional NSW will be given the opportunity to enter the workforce or upskill, thanks to the NSW Government’s $5 million Rural and Regional Health Career Scholarships program. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the program is a key part of the NSW Government’s commitment to attract and…
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Teachers, healthcare professionals, and police will be provided extra support to relocate to the regions as the first initiative being rolled out as part of a $30 million investment by the NSW Government to help attract, prepare and retain key workers in regional NSW. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the…
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Investment in housing, growing and upskilling the health workforce, ensuring access to quality learning at every stage of life and improving transport and digital connectivity will be key focuses of the NSW Government’s new vision for the regions. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole today unveiled Our Vision for Regional Communities –…
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Cundletown Tennis Club has received $160,000 in funding for through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, said this will help the club replace its current courts with new synthetic grass courts that will result in more people picking up a racquet and hitting the…
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More than 250 North Coast industry leaders have taken part in a forum to learn how they can help deliver the Coffs Harbour bypass. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the bypass is the biggest single piece of infrastructure ever delivered in the Coffs Harbour region and it was encouraging to see so…
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Clarence Valley Council has secured a grant of $953,700 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Active Transport initiative for the construction of a two-metre wide footpath along Gumnut Drive, Yamba, connecting to Shores Drive. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the Get NSW Active program provides funding for local projects that encourage vibrant…
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Narrandera CRC Incorporated has been successful in receiving funding of $141,589 to deliver upgrades to the CRC Plaza Theatre thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Creative Capital program. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced the funding during a visit to the theatre, while encouraging the community to continue enjoying this beloved…
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A new $1 million bridge has been officially opened in the Dungog Shire, as part of a 23 bridge replacement program funded through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Fixing Country Bridges program. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the new bridge has secured a brighter future for Dungog and ensured the…
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