Three new tankers worth $860,000 have been handed over to members of the NSW Rural Fire Service Coffs Coast District in a ceremony which also recognised the heroic efforts of volunteers during the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh was joined by RFS Assistant Commissioner Mathew Smith in Coffs Harbour…
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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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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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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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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews across the state are being trained to use state-of-the-art drone technology to assist in firefighting operations and other emergencies. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are being rolled out as part of a $5.4…
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Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has publicly thanked State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis, after his announcement that he’ll retire at the next State Election. “Chris is not only a Parliamentary colleague, but a personal friend and I thank him for his terrific advocacy for our region,” Mr Hogan said. “Working together, with…
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The Inferno National Touch League will continue to call Coffs Harbour home until 2026, following a new agreement with the NSW Government. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Nationals Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin have announced the government’s continued support for the event for a further four years. Mr Singh said securing the…
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I want to thank the Nationals Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis who will retire from politics at the next election. When the people of Clarence elected Chris to be their voice in Macquarie Street 11 years ago, he promised he would fight for them and work tirelessly. He has done just that. His legacy will…
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I have made the exceptionally difficult decision not to seek re-election for the seat of Clarence at the next State election in March 2023. I have had the incredible privilege of serving the Clarence electorate as a Nationals MP for almost 11 years. I have served under four Premiers and four leaders of the NSW…
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Families in Denman and district are set to benefit from extra preschool places as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $15.5 million investment through the Start Strong Capital Works program. Denman Children’s Centre is one of 18 services across NSW that will get a share of the funding through the latest round…
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