Federal Nationals Leader David Littleproud has welcomed Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) findings that it’s technically feasible to allow mobile roaming during emergencies and natural disasters. In its recently released Regional Mobile Infrastructure Inquiry final report, the ACCC determined it is technically feasible to activate temporary mobile roaming; however, the mobile network operators would…
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Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is calling on community-owned organisations across the Riverina and Central West to apply for funding to establish and operate a Regional University Study Hub. Applications are currently open for the 2023 Application Round of the Regional University Study Hub Program, which will see up to 10 study hubs…
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Rural Fire Service personnel have been unable to fill up their vehicles, as dozens of bushfires burn across the state. A message revealed in a Budget Estimates hearing today showed one region was told to limit its use of fuel due to “nearly maxing out” its Motorpass account. Nationals Committee Member Wes Fang questioned the…
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Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is encouraging Kindergarten, Year 1, and Year 2 students to enter his 10th annual Christmas Card Design competition. This year’s theme is “Christmas in My Back Yard.” “Christmas is always a busy time for everyone, but it is important to remember the reason for the season and to…
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The Clarence Valley’s first dedicated dog park is officially open. The dog park, at Corcoran Park in Grafton, is a $982,000 project co-funded by the NSW and Australian Governments, in partnership with Clarence Valley Council. Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson and federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan were on hand today to do the…
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Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has recognised the extraordinary fundraising efforts of local resident Jason Baldock, who chopped off his trademark deadlocks to raise vital funds for those suffering from cancer. Ms Cooke presented Jason with a Community Service Award, after he raised $110,330 for Cootamundra Can Assist. “I was so pleased to present…
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Photo: Mayor Russell Webb, Col Murray, Kevin Anderson Concept plans have been unveiled for the new Tamworth University of New England campus. Nationals Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, has announced the architectural designs have gone on public display giving the community its first look at what will be a unique building, reflecting the local environment,…
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A striking image taken near Lightning Ridge has been selected by Federal Nationals Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, as the winner of his Christmas Card Photo Competition. Mr Coulton congratulated Lightning Ridge resident Naomi Stone for being named the winner of the competition, with her photograph titled ‘Sunrise at Kangaroo Hill.’ “This photo captures the…
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Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson has welcomed the news the highly-anticipated Wallis Lake dredging operation is set to begin tomorrow. MidCoast Council has confirmed the process will start with dredging mobilisation. This mobilisation phase will include the setup of a temporary deposition site at Vincent Fazio Park in Tuncurry; an essential step in…
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Disaster assistance is now available for the Kempsey, Mid-Coast, and Port Macquarie Hastings Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the wake of the recent fires that engulfed homes and properties across the North Coast. The assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said…
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