The NSW Nationals have secured a Parliamentary inquiry into waste to energy incinerators, following concerns almost a million tonnes of extra waste could be sent to the regions each year to help deal with an overflow in Sydney. The motion was moved in the Upper House by NSW Nationals MLC Scott Barrett with fellow Nationals…
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The Nationals’ Members for Lyne, Myall Lakes, and Upper Hunter are calling on the NSW and Federal Governments to declare last weekend’s severe flooding across the region an additional disaster event, enabling affected landholders and primary producers to access further support. With farms and paddocks across the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions once again…
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Photo – Greenhill orchard Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, is appealing to the NSW Government for urgent financial support for local residents and businesses after Saturday’s snowstorms caused significant and widespread damage to infrastructure and services across the region. Mr Moylan’s offices have been inundated with phone calls and emails from distressed constituents…
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The list of reasons why the Prime Minister needs to meet the US President keeps getting longer. The US has sped up its plan to impose pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 250 per cent as early as next week – a move that would hit Australian producers hard. Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism,…
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Shadow Minister for Water Steph Cooke has slammed the Minns Labor Government after 300 jobs were cut at WaterNSW without warning, stating the move could compromise critical water services and put regional communities at risk. WaterNSW claims that cuts to nearly a quarter of its workforce are necessary for financial sustainability, but Ms Cooke says…
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Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson has welcomed the announcement of $446,208 in funding for 26 infrastructure projects through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program. Mrs Thompson said the funding will benefit our local area by upgrading the shared spaces that bring our community together. “It’s fantastic to see funding going towards…
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Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has presented his community petition to CSIRO during its consultation session in Lismore. Mr Hogan said more than 2,000 people signed the petition, , calling for the government to model a scenario where a flood event would be 1-2 metres lower than it otherwise would be. “This includes modelling…
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The Minns Labor Government has been caught out in a web of deceit over its decision to axe up to 165 jobs from the only department dedicated to regional NSW. Concerns have been raised by staff at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) about the impact the cuts will have, disputing claims…
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One of the Coffs Coast’s most significant projects is a major step closer following successful negotiations with the NSW Government. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the brand new film studio will continue to proceed as planned at Pacific Bay Resort now the Minns Labor Government has committed $5.5m to build a noise…
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NSW Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has welcomed a major jobs and investment boost for Casino, with the announcement that McCaughey Group will develop a new cold storage and blast freeze facility in Australia’s beef capital. The NSW Government will contribute just over $4 million towards the project through the Regional Economic Development and…
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