Photo: Bart McGrath – Grafton ‘Redmen’ President, Garry Powell – First Grade Coach, Richie Williamson – Nationals Member for Clarence, and Leeah Kohn – Committee Member Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has congratulated the Grafton ‘Redmen’ Rugby Union Club on being awarded $19,800 to upgrade the scoreboard at its home ground in South Grafton.…
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The NSW Nationals have preselected Brendan Moylan as their candidate to contest the Northern Tablelands by-election, following the announcement by Adam Marshall MP that he is resigning from the NSW Parliament. Mr Moylan is a solicitor with a long record of community service. He has lived in the regions all his life. Together with his…
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NSW Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, has congratulated the Mountain View Archers in Wingham for their success in securing a $9226.88 grant under the NSW Local Sport Grant Program. Mrs Thompson has gone to Wingham Showground to visit the archery club and deliver the news in person. “This is fantastic news for our…
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Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan says the government should be doing everything it can to ensure Australia can maintain a competitive aviation sector, following the placing of Bonza Airlines into voluntary administration. Hall Chadwick have been appointed as the voluntary administrators. The company said the Bonza fleet will be grounded up to…
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NSW Nationals Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest, has welcomed the start of construction of a $32 million upgrade for TAFE NSW Kingscliff. Mr Provest took part in the turning of the first sod on the site of a new $25 million multi-purpose building that will enable the delivery of courses including animal studies, aviation, creative…
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The first llamas to arrive in Australia in decades are making themselves at home after clearing quarantine. The five llamas flew into Australia from Chicago, spending 24 hours in the air, and were housed at the Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine facility in Victoria, which is the only centre in Australia equipped to house camelids in…
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Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Club members are all smiles as they make full use of their new OC6 outrigger canoe. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the club was able to purchase the new canoe thanks to a $32,000 grant from the former NSW Nationals Government under the Community Building Partnership Program. Mr…
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Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke was on hand to help cut the ribbon on the new-look Marrar Campdraft Arena, which has undergone a makeover that will help ensure the longevity of the precinct. Ms Cooke said the resurfacing works at the arena – made possible thanks to a $107,325 investment by the previous NSW…
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Anzac Day is the day we remember those who fought for their country in the past and those who continue to serve today. The Anzac legend was born on the 25th of April in 1915. In the early hours of that day, Australian, New Zealand, and Allied troops came ashore to fight the Turkish defenders…
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Three veterans from Moree have been recognised for their military service during a special presentation ahead of Anzac Day. Federal Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton presented Certificates of Appreciation to the family of Charles Leonard Johnston, Hugh Alfred Johnston, and Eric George Johnston. “Certificates of Appreciation are just one way that the Australian Government…
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