The NSW Government continues to drive investment and promote NSW as the preferred destination for investing in critical minerals and high-tech metals, bringing projects and key investors together in Sydney following the release of the NSW Mining Investor Register. Fifteen investment-ready minerals projects, an increase of four from last year, are seeking capital or offtake…
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Public school students across NSW will be supported through a direct investment of $10.93 billion in 2023, as set out in the annual School Budget Allocation Report (SBAR) released today. This includes a record $1.41 billion through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM), delivering needs-based funding to support the individual learning needs of students. Nationals Minister…
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The Labor Party has turned its back on NSW Basin communities with Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek’s admission that funding, previously allocated for water infrastructure, is being redirected into a secret fund to undertake water buybacks. In last week’s Federal Budget, funding was cut to the National Water Grid, the New Dungowan Dam and Wyangala…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government are boosting the budgets of regional apprentices and university students with a new $250 travel card to help with the cost of the commute to work, training or university. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the initiative will take the pressure off the hip…
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A new campaign featuring teachers from public schools across NSW has been launched to encourage people to pursue a rewarding career in teaching. Nationals Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, unveiled the campaign today as part of events taking place in schools and communities across the state to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Ms…
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Around 2,000 homeowners in flood-prone areas of the Northern Rivers of NSW will now be eligible to raise, repair, retrofit, or have their home voluntarily bought back, as part of a new $800 million program. The Commonwealth and NSW Government joint funding will support residential homeowners impacted in the February-March 2022 floods in the seven…
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Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson was on hand at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre to launch the inaugural Stand Tall Regional Tour. 3,960 students and 264 teachers attended the event to hear from speakers like Olympic medallist Nicola Olyslagers, The Voice winner, Bella Taylor-Smith, blind big wave surfer Derek Rabelo, and keynote…
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New services including a CT scanner, ultrasound and renal dialysis as well as an expanded emergency department and improved maternity services are all part of the new $50 million Tumut Hospital, officially opened today. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the new hospital, which opened to patients late last year, ensures…
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Upgrades to Cootamundra and Junee train stations are now complete as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Transport Access Program which is improving accessibility and safety for rail travellers. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said passengers are now benefitting from improved access and safer facilities. “It is exciting to see these…
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Labor’s first Budget in almost a decade has shown their attitude towards our regions has not changed. They will take your cash and steal our dreams. Regional NSW’s output boosts our nation’s wealth, whether it be our food, fibre or natural resources. But all Labor want to do is steal our royalties, take our taxes,…
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