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Road crews have worked around the clock to reopen 180 kilometres of the Pacific Highway. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said Transport for NSW have been able to get crews on the ground assessing, clearing, and carrying out immediate repairs to allow large sections of the road to reopen. “Our focus…
Female students at public schools across the state will soon have free access to menstrual hygiene products, following a successful trial in 31 schools. The $30 million program will make sure female students can participate in all aspects of school life. Ahead of tomorrow’s International Women’s Day, Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said this…
Waste collection services across the state are being ramped up, as flood-affected communities are reminded to exercise caution when returning to homes and businesses. More than 4,200 damage impact assessments of Northern Rivers businesses and homes are now complete and 37 waste collection crews are operating in the region. More than 1,500 emergency services personnel,…
Dedicated community recovery centres are being set up across NSW to provide face-to-face support for residents affected by the recent severe storm and flood events. Resilience NSW is opening up recovery centres in areas where emergency evacuation orders have been lifted, starting in Murwillumbah today. The recovery centres are staffed by expert personnel who help…
Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke will be appointed the new Minister for Flood Recovery, demonstrating the NSW Government’s commitment to supporting communities through the ongoing flood crisis. Ms Cooke will drive the recovery efforts, including clean-up, rebuilding and support programs, while ensuring the recovery process is coordinated, well-funded, and enacted swiftly.…
A multi-agency team including 400 personnel, helicopters, and equipment is being mobilised to help the clean-up effort following extreme floods across northern NSW. Deputy Premier Paul Toole said emergency services are working around the clock to support their communities, alongside local government. “I want to thank all our emergency services and volunteers for their tireless…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have opened an emergency animal welfare hotline for flood-affected farmers, landowners, and communities in Northern NSW for immediate assistance if dealing with stranded, injured or perished livestock. The number to call is 1 800 814 647. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said while the focus currently is…
Coffs Coast not-for-profits are sharing in $850,000 from a NSW Nationals in the state government funding boost to ease financial pressures and help them recover from impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the Social Sector Support Fund is providing organisations with grants of between $10,000 and $200,000. “The…
Fans of the world game across the Central West will have the chance to watch their heroes live and in person, thanks to the support of the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has announced $150,000 from the Regional Events Acceleration Fund for Mid-Western Regional Council to host the…
Individuals and councils impacted by flooding can now access the first tranche of NSW Government support through Service NSW. Since February 22, 17 Local Government Areas have been declared as disaster areas. These are: Armidale, Ballina, Bellingen, Byron, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Glen Innes Severn, Hornsby, Kempsey, Kyogle, Lismore, Nambucca, Port Macquarie/Hastings, Richmond, Tenterfield, The…