Students in the Myall Lakes now have more opportunities after completing school, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Traineeship Program. The two-year traineeship program is a collaboration between government infrastructure agencies and industry partners, offering Year 12 school leavers a rounded experience in the infrastructure sector. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes,…
Details
In just over two months on a Sunday afternoon at about this time a driver will exit Forrest’s Elbow on Mount Panorama for the last time. They will hit 300 kilometres an hour going down Conrod Straight before going through the Chase and taking Murray’s Corner. Seconds after that they will take the chequered flag…
Details
The search is on to find the most outstanding and influential women in NSW, with nominations now open for the 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards. Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the annual awards play an important role in recognising inspirational women from diverse backgrounds across regional and metropolitan NSW. “These awards…
Details
Coffs Harbour will play host to some of the world’s elite beach athletes with the popular Summer of Surf World Cup series to host a four-day event, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said a $200,000 grant under Round…
Details
Women are being reminded to book important health check-ups to take care of their physical and mental health during this Women’s Health Week (September 5-11). Nationals Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health and Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said women may have delayed or avoided appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they should…
Details
Coffs Coast sports clubs have received funding for new equipment, programs and facilities to get more people involved in sport. Seven sports clubs were among 836 sporting organisations across NSW to share in $3.9 million funding through under the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Local Sport Grant Program. A total of $50,000 was awarded…
Details
More affordable housing is being opened up in regional NSW as part of the NSW Government’s $1.1 billion Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF). Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said 20 new dwellings were recently built and have now been opened up to tenants in Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, and Mudgee. “People…
Details
From developing work ready skills and improving health services to improving access to digital technology, regional youth will be empowered to build their own future through a $40 million investment by the NSW Nationals in the state government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has announced the new $40 million ‘Our Region,…
Details
Thanks to the Prime Minister and Treasurer for inviting us to the summit. I’m genuinely here to be constructive to try and help, particularly for regional Australians. The challenges that we face are real and they are unique and we want to be part of those solutions in a constructive way. And those numbers are…
Details
An increasingly popular school excursion program is giving the next generation of workers a taste of future career opportunities. With the inaugural Jobs Summit underway, NSW Farmers says it’s important to encourage the next generation of workers to consider a career in agriculture. Georgia Campbell from NSW Farmers said the Kids to Farms program –…
Details