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Broken Hill school student Abbie Kelly has been named 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year for her outstanding contribution to charitable causes. At just 12 years old, Abbie has also been named the Young Volunteer of the Year for her work as a fundraiser and community advocate. Abbie has supported causes including Land Care and…
The Southern Tablelands community will benefit with the official opening of Goulburn Hospital’s clinical services building. The milestone is part of the $165 million Goulburn Hospital and Health Service redevelopment. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the NSW Nationals in the state government are pushing ahead with a record $900 million…
The Cootamundra electorate has secured $400,000 in funding for a total of 23 projects through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s 2021 Community Building Partnership Program. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including the Young Guide Hall, which received $13,000 under an application…
Planning for the upgrade of Muswellbrook South Public School has progressed, with the lodgement of a Development Application with Muswellbrook Shire Council. The project will deliver 13 new permanent learning spaces within a new split-level building which will also accommodate the relocated covered outdoor learning area (COLA) and sports court. The upgrade will include the…
Mid North Coast patients will benefit from new and expanded critical care services as the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $194 million Coffs Harbour Hospital Expansion Project nears completion. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Health Minister Brad Hazzard have opened the state-of-the-art Clinical Services Building, which will ensure high-quality, contemporary health…
Local cyclists are being urged not to miss out on a new bus trial that will see Queanbeyan become one of the first locations in regional NSW to have bike racks fitted to buses. Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the trial would kick off on Monday, December 6, on buses travelling between Queanbeyan…
The Brown’s Creek Boardwalk and exercise trail in Taree has officially opened, thanks to $50,000 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Stronger Communities Grants Program. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, said it’s fantastic to have been able to deliver the project. “The community lobbied for a walkway as far back as…
With the opening of the intermodal at Tamworth Global Gateway Park next year, Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has expressed his desire to continue driving road investment in the region, better connecting the produce to the rail line and on to the global market. Mr Anderson said the intermodal rail line presents a real…
Gift givers looking for the perfect present, festive feasts and tasty treats are again turning to regional NSW businesses in the lead up to Christmas, helping to ensure cash registers in the bush will be ringing this festive season. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said more than 800 businesses listed on…
Murdi Paaki Regional Rugby League Council has received significant funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government, to support the continued delivery of vital sports competitions and community support services to regions in the Far West. Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier Sam Farraway said $450,000 will ensure communities can continue to take part…