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Good Old Days festival celebrates pioneer heritage

Australia’s largest gathering of harnessed draught animals will come back bigger and better than before over the 2022 October long weekend in Barellan, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said The Good Old Days Festival is a unique event…

Record school infrastructure investment continues in Tweed

Construction work continues on upgrades to Kingscliff High School, Kingscliff Public School, Tweed River High School and Tweed Heads South Public School, with Nationals Member for Tweed Geoff Provest visiting the sites. The NSW Nationals in the state government are delivering record funding in school infrastructure, with $120 million being invested in the Tweed electorate…

Regions to benefit from record intern intake

More than 1,000 medical graduate interns have this week joined the ranks of the NSW Health system – a record number of new starters and the highest number of any state or territory in Australia. 1,073 interns are joining the NSW Health team this year – an increase of 32 positions compared with the previous…

Australia Day honours for emergency services personnel

Dozens of emergency services personnel and volunteers have been acknowledged in the 2022 Australia Day honours for their commitment and dedication to protecting the people of NSW. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke congratulated the recipients for inspiring the next generation of emergency service workers and for their exemplary service. “Over the…

Game changing funding for Byron Bay FC

Byron Bay Football Club will soon be able to begin a full renovation of its clubhouse thanks to $414,943 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. A new second story will be added to the clubhouse to provide the best possible experience for members, visitors, and the wider community. The…

TAFE NSW information sessions for school leavers

Local school leavers are being encouraged to explore their vocational education options at TAFE NSW Great Lakes and Taree information sessions now and next month. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said with students having received their HSC results, now is the perfect time to attend a TAFE NSW information session. “Local students can…

$2 million upgrade for Kyogle CBD

Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced $2 million in funding to upgrade the Kyogle CBD. Mr Hogan said the upgrade will help to support existing businesses by encouraging the community to shop locally and drawing in more visitors. “It will also provide spaces that can be utilised for a range of community…

Nats facelift for Forster

Funding of $420,000 from the NSW Nationals in the federal government will spruce up Forster’s Pelican Boardwalk, Main Beach, and a children’s park on Kularoo Drive. The Federal Coalition Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (Round 3) will provide funding for the following projects in 2022: Pelican Boardwalk – Redecking Stage 2                              $100,000 Main…

COVID-19 rules extended to maintain community safety

Current COVID-19 restrictions will be extended for another month, with a focus on a safe return to school and restarting non-urgent elective surgery as soon as possible. Current settings will continue from Thursday, January 27, 2022, until Sunday, February 28, 2022, including: Hospitality venues, including pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes, and nightclubs must follow the…

Local projects to roll out across Oxley

Eleven projects will be delivered across Oxley as the Stronger Country Community Fund provides new and upgraded facilities, infrastructure, and programs that make a big difference to everyday life in the bush. Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said these projects will build upon the NSW government’s vision to help make regional NSW the best…