The first sod has been turned at the site of Temora’s biggest-ever infrastructure project, with the construction of a brand-new hospital ready to commence. First announced by The Nationals in government in 2021, years of planning and consultation have been completed to ensure the new facility fits the needs of the community now and into…
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While the latest Business NSW survey shows small businesses across the state are being squeezed by rising costs, worker shortages and compliance pressures, the Minns Labor Government has axed a vital support service for small businesses. In 2024-25, a record 7,643 businesses in NSW were forced into insolvency – a 26.2% increase in just one…
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The NSW Nationals have congratulated Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon APM on his appointment as the next Commissioner of the NSW Police Force. Deputy Commissioner Lanyon is highly regarded by rank-and-file officers, having served the community since joining the NSW Police Force in 1987. Rising through the ranks, he led the State Crime Command before his…
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NSW Nationals’ Leader Dugald Saunders says the stabbing of a 41-year-old man at a park in Dubbo on Tuesday is yet another example of how Labor’s weak bail laws are failing our regional communities. Police have since revealed of the four youths arrested over the incident, one of was on bail – a scenario we…
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Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has secured funding of $1.6 million for two critical infrastructure upgrades at Maclean District Hospital – replacing the hospital’s only lift and the outdated nurse call system. Mr Williamson had strongly advocated for the urgent works and received confirmation from the NSW Health Minister last week that funding had been…
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The Minns Labor Government has delivered yet another blow to regional communities dealing with the botched renewables rollout, rewarding Western Sydney with hundreds of jobs through a new renewables manufacturing hub. NSW Nationals’ Leader Dugald Saunders said it’s hard to fathom why the Premier and Environment Minister are putting this investment in Blacktown over the…
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A new e-petition calling on the NSW government to address safety concerns in the Gunnedah region has been launched. Nationals Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, joined Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce President Ben Hennessy and Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller in launching the petition. Mr Anderson said the Gunnedah community has had enough of unacceptable levels…
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The Albanese Government is failing one of its most basic tests of leadership – securing a face-to-face meeting with the President of the United States. The US President has met over 30 other world leaders. UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer was able to secure a reduction in tariffs on steel and aluminium from 50 to…
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Clarence Nationals MP, Richie Williamson, has welcomed the latest milestone in the $263.8 million Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment. He said the release of the detailed designs and fly-through animation is another exciting step forward in what is a once-in-a-generation upgrade, and a commitment originally made by the former NSW Nationals Government. “This redevelopment will deliver…
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The Bingara bowling greens will undergo an overhaul thanks to a grant from the Community Building Partnership program. Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, visited the Bingara Sporting Club to deliver the $18,000 in funding which will see wheelchair access to the green improved, more seating and shade, and repairs to the green’s ditch…
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