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Rural health trainees get a taste of mid-North Coast life

Hundreds of students studying to be doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals head to Coffs Harbour every year for part of their training, creating jobs, boosting local investment and increasing access to health professionals for local patients. Through the NSW Nationals in the federal government’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program, students are exposed…

Housing supply and affordability in the regions

An independent report has been released with recommendations for how the planning system can address housing supply and affordability in regional communities. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole welcomed the Regional Housing Taskforce’s report, which was underpinned by five key recommendations and 15 actions. “We set up the Taskforce to provide advice…

Medal-winning advice for the HSC class of 2021

Few people are as familiar with the challenges of reaching the finishing line in this pandemic as our Tokyo Olympians, and today they’ve sent their best wishes to our HSC students ahead of the start of their written exams. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said students should remember life after school is just around…

$120,000 grant for Coffs screen manufacturer

A Coffs Harbour business that designs and builds innovative outdoor screens for homes and businesses is set to bring manufacturing inhouse to reduce its reliance on offshore suppliers, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. A $120,000 grant will help Ossie O buy and install new plant and equipment…

Free training to support push for the bush this Summer

Young people are being encouraged to skill up this Summer and support the regions with 10,000 free training places across more than 800 courses now available. The NSW Nationals in the state government have launched the Summer Skills program, offering free training delivered by TAFE NSW and 120 registered training providers in critical industries. Deputy…

Support for Bathurst Family Day Care

The NSW Nationals in the federal government have announced $180,000 in funding to support Bathurst Family Day Care. Federal Nationals member for Calare Andrew Gee said Bathurst Family Day Care has been delivering top notch home-based child care for local children for more than three decades. “The organisation provides warm and engaging care for smaller…