NSW Labor has turned its back on regional NSW with the Shadow Minister for Regional NSW Mick Veitch being dumped from the Legislative Council ticket in favour of a failed former city candidate. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said it was disappointing to see the party dump one of its hardest…
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Paramedics in West Wyalong are working in a newly refurbished ambulance station thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $232 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) program. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the upgrade has delivered improved amenities and an updated workspace to provide local paramedics with a better working environment…
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The Wardell school community have moved into their new temporary school, marking the return of students to the original site after their school was destroyed by the Northern Rivers floods earlier this year. Nationals Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell joined the Wardell community for the open day. “I am thrilled to be…
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The NSW Government has ruled out imposing a methane tax on agriculture, promising to support – not tax – farmers to reduce emissions and grow their businesses. Deputy Premier Paul Toole said a proposal by the New Zealand Government to tax farmers for agriculture emissions from 2025 would only drive up farmers’ costs without giving…
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Nationals leader David Littleproud is warning Australian families the cost of meat will inevitably rise and become unaffordable for many, as the Labor Government pledges to reduce methane emissions by 30 per cent over the decade. Mr Littleproud said revelations Australia would sign up to U.S President Joe Biden’s global pledge to reduce methane were…
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The NSW Government is powering ahead with the state’s toughest ever organised crime reforms, today introducing legislation to give police and the NSW Crime Commission new powers to confiscate unexplained wealth and the proceeds of crime. Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said the government last month introduced world leading legislation targeting two…
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It’s pens up for 67,000 HSC students today with English Paper 1 marking the start of the 2022 HSC written exams. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the Class of 2022 has worked hard to get to this point and should be proud of their accomplishments. “My message to HSC students is to celebrate…
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The NSW Nationals in the state government are backing councils with funding and resources to move a backlog of planning proposals and development applications, and deliver more local housing. The $11.5 million Unblocking Homes program will provide targeted support to help fast-track the delivery of tens of thousands of homes currently stuck in the system.…
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Stephen Bromhead, The Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, has today delivered his valedictory speech. He thanked his wife Sue and his family for their support, thanked The Nationals as the only Party that supports regional NSW, and thanked the people of Myall Lakes. Stephen revealed he has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, and said he is…
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Work to conserve several Upper Hunter Electorate memorials will start soon following an injection of cash from the NSW Government’s $125,000 Community War Memorials Fund. The money, made available under Round One of the Community War Memorials Fund 2022-23, will be invested in the protection and repair of local war memorials. 39 applications were received…
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