Plan for family and farmer fairness at the supermarket

The Nationals are standing up for Australian small businesses, farmers, and consumers by delivering stronger penalties for anti-competitive behaviour in the supermarket and hardware sectors. Today, the Food and Grocery (Mandatory) Code of Conduct Bill 2024 is being introduced. The Private Members’ Bill will restore fairness for consumers, families, suppliers, and farmers. The plan will;…

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Gold rush returns to Nundle

The search for the illusive speck of gold can continue in Nundle following the lifting of a ban on fossicking along the Peel River between Nundle and Bowling Alley Point. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the ban being lifted was good news after 172 years of gold rush history. “The government’s recent decision…

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Brelsford Park open for business

Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has joined NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and newly elected City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams to celebrate the official opening of the long-awaited Brelsford Park upgrades. Just under $5 million was awarded to the project in July 2021 as part of the Bushfire…

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U.S kangaroo bill to hurt Australia

The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to push its federal counterparts to oppose a bill that could have a negative impact on the Australian kangaroo population. The Kangaroo Protection Act of 2024, currently before the U.S. Senate, would ban the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin, affecting animal…

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Remembering Cowper – 35 years on

Photo – The Cowper Bus Memorial, where a plaque was erected by Clarence Valley Council, bearing an inscription by then Mayor Richie Williamson: “This plaque marks the 25th Anniversary of the tragic Cowper bus crash. Despite the passing of time, the thoughts and prayers of the people of the Clarence Valley remain with all those…

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Labor starving regional communities of funding

The Albanese Labor Government has not delivered a single project from its Growing Regions Program in two and a half years, starving communities of much needed economic development funding. Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan and Shadow Minister for Local Government Darren Chester held a roundtable discussion with local mayors to discuss their concerns…

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Broken Hill emergency worsens

The emergency situation has worsened in Broken Hill after the diesel generator supplying electricity to the region tripped yesterday afternoon. Residents have spent the night without power, while critical infrastructure including the main hospital was taken offline. The Minns Labor Government has ignored warnings from locals who feared this could happen, after it was revealed…

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