Almond pollination season underway

More than 90 beekeepers and their 80,000 hives have moved to Griffith to help pollinate the state’s $500 million almond crop as new measures roll out to protect the industry from Varroa mite. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government acted early to contain the spread of Varroa mite while allowing the…

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Community feedback fine-tuning Gunnedah hospital

The community has had its say on the concept design for the $53 million Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment, with the feedback continuing to fine-tune plans for the project. The release of the concept design consultation report follows confirmation the upgraded facility will deliver 54 spaces to provide care, including six new chairs for chemotherapy and renal…

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Nats delivering better country roads

The NSW Nationals in the state government are encouraging councils to apply for the latest round of the Fixing Country Roads program to help enhance the productivity of the state’s farming, manufacturing and freight sectors. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said better roads lead to stronger local economies, stronger employment opportunities – particularly…

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Record biosecurity investment

A $65 million investment to bolster the NSW Nationals in the state government’s biosecurity measures will fast-track the development of vaccines against Foot and Mouth (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease and help position NSW as leaders in the fight against exotic animal diseases. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the goal…

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Game changer for women’s sport

The NSW Nationals in the state government will invest $25 million in a ground-breaking female sport facility program that aims to get more women and girls playing sport. The Community Female Friendly Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrade Grants Program will see community sports facilities across NSW transformed into safer and more inclusive venues for females.…

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Generating bushfire resilience in Wingham

A community club that became an evacuation centre during bushfires and flooding has unveiled a new power generator funded by the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Funding Package. The Wingham Memorial Services Club received $546,457 to assist with the purchase and installation of the generator and other vital upgrades to the club, through BLERF which is…

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