A record 25 new graduate nurses and midwives will begin, or have already started, their life-saving careers in the Clarence Valley. The new graduates are in addition to seven Enrolled Nurses who are also joining the local ranks. Clarence Nationals’ MP Chris Gulaptis, who is not recontesting the March 25 election, welcomed some of the…
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Young drivers in regional NSW will be given a cash incentive to help them buy a newer, safer vehicle under a new state-first program by the NSW Nationals in government. The Safer Cars for Country Kids program will provide a $5,000 subsidy for up to 1,000 young drivers to help them purchase a safer car.…
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New cash incentives of up to $4,000 will be offered to NSW public school teachers, in a bid to encourage more to gain national Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation. Nationals’ Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said HALT accreditation recognises highly effective, innovative, and exemplary teaching practice, and enables all NSW…
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The Manning sporting community will benefit from a cash boost of $136,618 under the NSW Government’s Club Grants 3 Infrastructure Grants program. Nationals’ Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, said the funding would allow the Manning Valley Hockey Association to install sun safe covered grandstands on their main field and provide additional sheltered seating between…
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NSW will be the first state in Australia to allow pharmacists to renew prescriptions for the contraceptive pill as part of a fast-tracked plan to make it easier for people to access important medications and treatments. Under a re-elected NSW Nationals Government it will be more convenient and cheaper for women to visit their pharmacist…
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A re-elected NSW Nationals Government will inject $23 million into Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) to deliver vital new rescue equipment to help keep people safe along our coastline. It’s the biggest investment that any state government has committed to SLSNSW in its 116-year history and will equip our volunteers with the equipment they need…
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The Coffs Coast is sharing in more than $250 million worth of infrastructure funding to support the delivery of thousands of new homes across NSW. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said $5.85 million of the funding, delivered through the third round of the NSW Government’s Accelerated Infrastructure Fund (AIF), will assist the delivery…
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The Yamba community will soon be rubbing shoulders with some of the state’s best golfers thanks to The Nationals in government securing a partnership bringing the Women’s NSW Open Championship to the Yamba Golf and Country Club. The Nationals, through Destination NSW and the Department of Regional NSW, have partnered with Golf NSW to secure…
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A new program designed to strengthen ties to culture and community while focusing on health among Gunnedah’s aboriginal men is about to be launched with Min Min Aboriginal Corporation, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Community and Place Grants Program. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the funding would allow Min…
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The Wellington Golf Club is hoping to retain and attract more female golfers, and members with a disability, with the support of the NSW Nationals. Nationals’ Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders, has announced $78,105 for the club to refurbish its toilet and change facilities, thanks to the government’s $25 million Female Friendly Sport Facilities and…
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