The Nationals in Government are continuing to improve the productivity and safety of heavy vehicle routes, with new investments in 28 projects totalling $56.2 million under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program. In a boost for our regions, changes to program guidelines meant rural and regional projects could apply for funding to cover up…
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Today is Anzac Day. The day we remember those who fought for their country in the past and those who continue to serve today. The Anzac legend was born on the 25th of April in 1915. In the early hours of that day, Australian, New Zealand, and Allied troops came ashore to fight the Turkish…
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The NSW Nationals in the federal government will provide $5 million for a new Veteran Wellbeing Centre at Wagga Wagga. Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said the centre would provide additional support for local veterans, Defence personnel and their families. “We have more than 3,000 veterans and their families living in the Riverina…
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Community halls in the Clarence Valley will be upgraded with funding under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program. Federal Nationals Member of Page Kevin Hogan said $2.4 million in funding will be used to improve the resilience of public halls directly affected by the 2019 Black Summer bushfires. “Community halls in Nymboida, Coaldale, Dundurrabin,…
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Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced $20 million to upgrade 31km of the Clarence Way between Bonalbo and Urbenville. “The Clarence Way is a critical route connecting the Bonalbo and Urbenville communities however the road is currently in exceptionally poor condition.” Mr Hogan said. “This upgrade will see significant safety improvements including…
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The Comboyne Community Services Club will receive a significant upgrade to the function area and accommodation facilities with the NSW Nationals in the federal government committing more than $800,000 for a refurbishment. Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce said the government would provide $865,000 to ensure the centre could be fully utilised by the local community…
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The NSW Nationals in the federal government have committed $4 million towards the development of a brand new sporting field complex for the Port Macquarie Hastings region. The Hastings Regional Sporting Fields plan includes three fields for cricket, football, soccer, rugby, and other activities to service the region’s growing population. The complex will also include…
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A $5 million grant from the NSW Nationals in the federal government to a Forbes project will be a major boost to agriculture and jobs. Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said Southern Cross Nutrients Pty Ltd had been awarded the grant through the government’s Securing Raw Materials Program, which is supporting businesses to move…
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The recovery of flood-affected northern NSW communities will be further accelerated with $312 million committed to rebuilding and improving road and transport infrastructure in the region to better withstand the impact of natural disasters. The NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments’ Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package will ensure infrastructure damaged by floods…
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The NSW Nationals in the federal government will provide $5 million for a new Veteran Wellbeing Centre in the Hunter region, to better support local veterans, Defence personnel and their families. Veteran Wellbeing Centres, established in partnership with ex-service organisations, local health services or community organisations, help better connect veterans to the extensive support and…
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