Junior and senior cricketers in Dubbo will benefit from the refurbishment of Lady Cutler Southeast training nets, with South Dubbo Cricket Club receiving $66,215 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s ClubGrants Category 3 Fund. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the ClubGrants Fund reinvests a contribution from the state’s registered clubs gaming…
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Construction is expected to begin later this year after the final design for the new permanent bridge at Wallendbeen was completed. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said this is welcome news for residents and transport operators who have been living with a temporary single-lane steel bridge after a wet weather event severely damaged the…
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Four small town libraries are slated for upgrades after Tamworth Regional Council received $170,792 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Public Library Infrastructure Grant program. Libraries in Barraba, Kootingal, Manilla, and Nundle will share in the funding that sees improvements to shelving, seating, and furniture and the introduction of Aboriginal placemaking…
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Grassroots safety solutions across the state have received a massive boost thanks to almost $300,000 as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Community Road Safety Grants Program. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the funding would directly support local road safety solutions that make a real difference to the community.…
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NSW Rural Fire Service’s South West Slopes Zone is celebrating the official handover of a new $354,000 fire truck that will assist the Jugiong Brigade volunteers to provide a greater level of fire protection to the local community. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke joined NSW RFS Area Commander Chief Superintendent Tim Butcher to officially…
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Schools, early childhood education and care services, and vocational training services across the Northern Rivers and North Coast will receive a $67 million boost to help their recovery from the devastating floods. The package focuses on replacing educational resources, staff wellbeing, and trauma training to support students, including: • $10 million hardship fund for families…
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The NSW Nationals in the federal government have committed $268.8 million to build the Muswellbrook bypass on the New England Highway, which will create hundreds of jobs and slash travel times for freight operators. Construction on the project is expected to commence in early 2023 and be completed by late 2027. Once complete, it will…
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The Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre plans to install a soft-tiled and disability-safe basketball and netball court after receiving approval for a NSW Nationals in the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) grant. Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said the centre has been approved for a $20,000 SCP grant, which was the total estimated cost…
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The Myall Lakes will benefit from $60,000 in community funding to light Blackhead Tennis Club under the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, said the funding will help make the sport accessible to more people. “Installing lighting at Blackhead Tennis courts will be a game…
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Community events and initiatives that are focused on wellbeing will be eligible for a share of $5 million in grants, as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $130 million COVID-19 mental health recovery package. The COVID-19 Community Connection and Wellbeing Program will support projects that promote social connection, resilience and wellbeing in…
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