A record number of regional youth enjoyed more than 300 free or subsidised activities thanks to the NSW Nationals in government making the Spring school holidays more affordable for families. From performing arts camps and writing workshops to cooking classes and sports clinics, more than 5,000 young people took part in the school holiday activities…
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Families across NSW will be able to access cheaper, high quality childcare after the legislation underpinning the Government’s landmark women’s economic opportunity reforms passed Parliament. The NSW Childcare and Economic Opportunity Fund Act 2022 will drive up to $5 billion of investment in the sector over 10 years to support NSW families with access to…
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The NSW Government has launched a free online Toolkit offering women advice on how to better recognise and understand the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. The Toolkit provides links to clear and accurate information including locations of NSW Government funded clinics, as well as details of symptoms such as night sweats, mood swings, and disturbed…
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Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud says not all of Australia’s high food prices are caused by natural disasters – they’re also man-made by Labor scrapping the Ag Visa, which has fuelled a cost of living crisis. Mr Littleproud said Labor was trying to use the recent floods as an excuse for rising food prices but…
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There is still time for young people across regional NSW to apply for the 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce – a ministerial advisory group that informs the government on issues affecting young people in the regions. Nationals Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin said applicants aged 12 to 24 who want to have a say on…
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Jointly funded Commonwealth-State disaster assistance is now available in 31 local government areas following severe flooding which began on 14 September and continues to impact large parts of New South Wales. Assistance has been extended to the LGAs of Central Coast, Coonamble, Goulburn Mulwaree, and Parkes. New South Wales Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience…
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Federal Nationals Leader David Littleproud says regional Australia is “getting its guts ripped out” by the federal Labor government. His comments comes as the federal Labor government prepares to hand down a budget which is expected to include massive cuts to regional programs. “This is all about politics, rather than this prime minister and this…
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Students in NSW will soon be able to learn from the highest quality Aboriginal languages syllabus in the country. Nationals Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell has released a new Aboriginal Languages syllabus, saying NSW is proudly home to more than 35 Aboriginal Language groups, and more than 100 dialects of those languages.…
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The NSW Government’s $80 million commitment to redevelop the Temora Hospital has taken a key step forward with the appointment of the team to oversee the project. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the government is committed to delivering enhanced health services and future-proofing care for the local community. “An experienced team of project…
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Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has welcomed federal Nationals leader David Littleproud and Deputy Leader Senator Perin Davey to the Cowper electorate as part of the Nationals ‘Regional Listening Tour.’ “I’m heartened to see our newly elected National Party Leaders touring through Regional Australia to hear from those who matter most – the…
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