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Wagga Wagga public school rebuild about to start

Work is set to start on the rebuild at Wagga Wagga Public School, following the devastating fire that ripped through classrooms in 2019, with the construction contract awarded to ICG Wagga Pty Ltd. The project will deliver a new building comprising six modern learning spaces, two staff offices, toilet facilities, and a lift. Duty Nationals…

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Commemorating the fallen

Today, November 11, Australia commemorates the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War. Every year, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we mark the time and date in 1918 when the guns fell silent on the Western Front after more than four years…

Road safety warning ahead of flood forecast

Motorists are warned to take extra care on the roads in the coming days with record rainfall forecast to hit large parts of the state. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said drivers were being encouraged to delay unnecessary travel in impacted areas, with severe weather forecast for Northern and…

Scholarships for aspiring regional event managers

The NSW Nationals in the state government will provide Diploma of Event Management scholarships to 20 up-and-coming event managers across regional NSW through a partnership with peak events industry body Meetings & Events Australia. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said it was great to see talent from the Cootamundra electorate recognised among the recipients…

Nats support Men’s Sheds

For more than 15 years, the Lithgow Men’s Shed has provided a place for locals to have a chinwag over a cup of tea, chip away at a project, and challenge themselves to create or learn something new. The Men’s Shed has recently purchased two Dell monitors, and replenished its stores of safety glasses and…

Helping local communities remember war veterans

Two projects have been approved for funding under the NSW Nationals in the federal government’s Saluting Their Service Program ahead of one of the most important days in our nation’s calendar – Remembrance Day. Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said it was important to remember and commemorate the efforts of our veterans. “The…

Nats support regional visitor economy

The regional NSW visitor economy will be boosted by a share of $5.5 million in grants from the NSW Nationals in the state government to support product development, marketing programs, and business events. The investment across regional NSW will create jobs, enhance the visitor experience, promote NSW regions as ‘must-visit’ destinations, and stimulate new business…

Smoother landings for Gunnedah Airport

Gunnedah airport’s long awaited runway upgrade will soon be delivered thanks to $1.844 million from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Resources for Regions Fund. The funding announcement comes after Gunnedah Shire Council resolved to take steps to certify the Gunnedah Aerodrome as per Civil Aviation Safety Authority requirements. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin…