Vale Barbara Parnell

Barbara Parnell, thought to be the longest serving member of the New South Wales Nationals, has passed away in Wagga Wagga in her 99th year. “She truly was a stalwart of the party and a fine lady in every respect,” said Federal Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack. “Barbara leaves an outstanding legacy as someone who…

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Cyclone disaster assistance

Disaster assistance has been activated for communities in 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Northern NSW ahead of the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Declaration applies to the LGAs of: Ballina, Bellingen, Byron, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Dungog, Kempsey, Kyogle, Lismore, Lord Howe Island, MidCoast, Nambucca Valley, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Richmond…

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Dubbo electorate Woman of the Year

Nic Grose has been named the 2025 Dubbo electorate Woman of the Year in recognition of her impressive record of accomplishments in exercise physiology, community sports, and leadership. Nationals Leader and Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders, commended Nic on the honour, recognising her dedication to sport, health, and community in every role she undertakes. “This…

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It’s time to reopen Mount Warning/Wollumbin

Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan and Nationals’ candidate for Richmond, Kimberly Hone, have called for the reopening of the Mount Warning summit track in Wollumbin National Park. Mr Hogan emphasised the huge impact the closure is having on local businesses and the wider tourism industry, stripping millions of dollars from the local…

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Nationals’ plan to deal with regional crime crisis

The NSW Nationals are pushing for strong and immediate legislative reform to help solve the youth crime crisis, as hundreds of regional residents held rallies over the weekend. MPs including NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders, Deputy Leader Gurmesh Singh, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson, Member for Clarence Richie Williamson, Member…

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