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Visual effects industry coming to Ballina

One of Australia’s premium visual special effects companies is relocating its operations from Byron Bay to Ballina and expanding its products for the film and TV industries, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and the Arts Ben Franklin said a $1 million grant will…

Nats giants remembered

December 20 marks two significant and coincidental anniversaries for the National Party. It is the first anniversary of the passing of former federal leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Doug Anthony. It is also the 60th anniversary of the death of another former federal leader, Deputy Prime Minister and Prime Minister – Earle Page. While both…

Stage two of Snowy Mountains BMX track on the way

Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro has joined Snowy Mountains BMX President John Graham to announce more than $290,000 for stage two of the new track at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre. Mr Barilaro said the additional funding would support further construction which includes sealing the track with its final coat of sealant, installing…

NSW mining sector on track to deliver record royalties

The NSW mining sector is on track to deliver record royalty payments this calendar year, signalling the industry’s resilience through COVID-19 and confirming the importance of mining to regional communities and the state’s economy. Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Resources Paul Toole said a bumper year driven largely by high coal prices will see…

Christmas comes early for Dalgety Show

Christmas has come early for the Dalgety Show with Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro announcing $30,000 for the purchase of new sheep yards to host the Monaro Working Dog Championships. Mr Barilaro said the Dalgety Show was one of the best country shows in the region and congratulated the committee on its hard work…

Nearly $1 million in funding for coastal management

NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has congratulated Coffs Harbour City Council for securing $988,000 in funding under the Coastal and Estuary Grant Program to construct engineered coastal protection works at Englands Park in the Coffs Creek Estuary. Mr Singh said the grant was among 34 set to have major benefits for coastal…

Resources for Regions delivers for Broken Hill

Broken Hill will soon benefit from local infrastructure improvements and programs that help the community thrive, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $75 million Resources for Regions Round Eight. Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier Sam Farraway has announced $2,948,952 for Stage One of the Broken Hill Central Business District Revitalisation Project…

Nats deliver for Bungendore

The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced $200,000 in funding for a new adventure-style playground in Bungendore. Deputy Premier Paul Toole and Nationals candidate for Monaro Nichole Overall joined Member for Monaro John Barilaro to make the announcement. Mr Barilaro said the current playground in Bungendore is more than 20 years old and…

Tamworth intermodal rail line reactivated

Work to reactivate five kilometres of non-operational rail line between West Tamworth and Westdale has crossed the finish line, supporting the development of an intermodal rail facility to deliver more efficient freight journeys to the state’s major port. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the completion of the $35…