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The NSW Nationals in the federal government are increasing suicide prevention grants to organisations across the country to help reduce Australia’s suicide rate. Organisations in Cowper can now apply for funding through the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program Grant Opportunity, with $114 million available for national projects that will raise awareness of the…
Former NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash has been appointed Australia’s first Regional Education Commissioner. Ms Nash has been appointed for an initial three year term, and will report annually on the progress of implementing the recommendations of the Napthine Review, as well as provide advice on regional education policy issues. The Napthine Review was announced…
State Nationals MP for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has expressed deep disappointment at the announcement that K Hub, the replacement for Target in Cowra, will no longer be opening. Ms Cooke said the impact of the closures of Target stores in the region has been significant, and the K Hub announcement is another blow to the…
A golf festival in Barooga featuring a televised ‘Webex Players Series’ event as well as a Mini Golf Championship and golf simulator activities will hit a hole in one with fans, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund. Duty Nationals MLC for Murray, Wes Fang, said the Murray River…
Regional communities will benefit from a $98.3 million health services boost to support local and visiting frontline health workers as part of a record investment in health services and infrastructure in the bush. The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced three new initiatives which aim to attract more health workers to regional NSW…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government’s delivery of Inland Rail is continuing to generate opportunities for local businesses, create new jobs, and boost the economic fortunes of regional Australia. Australian-owned and operated Martinus Rail has been selected to deliver approximately 570 kilometres of track linking Narromine in New South Wales and Gowrie in Queensland.…
Seven new probationary constables will on Monday join the growing ranks of police enforcing law and order in the Clarence and Richmond Valleys. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis has announced five officers will report for duty with Coffs/Clarence District and two with Richmond District, which serves the Richmond Valley as well as the Lismore, Kyogle…
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…