Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) clubs in the Myall Lakes are set to benefit from more than $5 million to help the upgrade, restoration and construction of surf life saving facilities, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Surf Club Facility Program. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, said the NSW Government…
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The Coffs Harbour bypass is taking a major step forward with the detailed design close to being finalised as Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture starts geotechnical work ahead of construction in early 2023. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said over the next six months, teams would be drilling more than 300 boreholes and excavating…
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Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 29 young Clarence Valley Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams. At a Local Sporting Champions Award event, Mr Hogan presented the local teenagers with certificates in recognition of their achievements and confirmed their grants from the Local Sporting Champions program.…
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More farmers across NSW will soon be swinging their gates open to visitors, thanks to a new policy that makes it easier to set up agritourism opportunities. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has released the government’s final agritourism policy aimed at helping diversified farm businesses thrive. “We’re making it cheaper and…
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Jointly funded disaster assistance is now available to 27 local government areas (LGAs) following severe flooding across NSW which began on September 14. The LGAs are: Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cabonne, Cowra, Dubbo, Edward River, Forbes, Gilgandra, Glen Innes Severn, Greater Hume, Gunnedah, Gwydir, Lachlan, Lithgow, Liverpool Plains, Moree Plains, Mid-Western, Narrabri, Narromine, Tamworth, Upper…
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Transport for NSW is urging road users to plan ahead and drive to the conditions this weekend, with severe weather expected while families return home from school holidays and huge crowds head to and from the Bathurst 1000. Deputy Premier, Minister for Police and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said motorists should allow extra travel…
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The people of the Tamworth Electorate are set to benefit from a refreshed vision for the region after the release of the New England North West Regional Plan 2041. Nationals Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, said the plan had been updated following extensive community consultation with residents playing a key role in shaping the region’s…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government will invest $110 million to activate new and emerging industries, drive high value jobs and help the regions reach their economic potential. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the Regional Investment Activation Fund was aimed at making regional NSW the location of choice for…
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A tiny “seed,” no bigger than a grain of rice, is having a big impact on breast cancer care for patients in Murrumbidgee. Murrumbidgee Local Health District is the first in NSW to introduce Magseed – a tiny, stainless steel “seed” that is implanted in a cancerous breast tumour to mark its location for surgery.…
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NSW Ambulance staff in Narrandera are now even better equipped to serve the community thanks to a $680,000 upgrade to the local ambulance station as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $232 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration Program. The funding has supported improvements and upgrades including a new kitchen and bathroom, better…
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