Barnaby secures further $22 million to upgrade roads
NSW Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce said the latest round of Fixing Local Roads funding would help local councils provide safe roads for their communities.
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Quality childcare for regional families
Quality childcare information is now readily available for parents and caregivers thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government.
Nats in government help drought-proof community
NSW Nationals MP Adam Marshall has announced $114,000 to help Inverell Shire Council establish additional bores as an emergency back up water supply for Bonshaw.
Licence fees waived for flood-hit communities
We’re waiving fees for the costs of replacing up to 35 different types of SafeWork and Fair Trading licenses for flood-affected communities.
Plan ahead this Easter long weekend
Drivers are being urged to plan ahead before travelling this Easter long weekend, with a number of roads still closed across NSW.
COVID-19 vaccine roll out on track in rural and remote Australia
Nearly 600,000 people have now received the free COVID-19 vaccine, with rural and remote Australians a key priority of the NSW Nationals in the federal government. NSW Nationals Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton said: “The vaccine roll out in regional Australia is on track, thanks to the work being done by our General Practitioners, Aboriginal…
Better roads and more jobs for the regions
Upgrade work will start within months on priority local roads across the state thanks to $150 million in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said Round 2 of the Fixing Local Roads Program would fund more than…
Emergency service workers to be honoured
Nominations have opened for the 2021 Rotary Clubs and Districts Emergency Services Community Awards. The awards, now in their seventh year, recognise frontline emergency services personnel for efforts above and beyond the call of duty. Emergency service personnel and volunteers from Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance, NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Rural Fire Service,…
Tackling the issues that matter to young people in the regions
Members of the 2021 Regional Youth Taskforce have met in person for the first time in Coffs Harbour. The Taskforce was formed last year to advise Regional Youth Minister Bronnie Taylor on the issues of wellbeing, connectivity, work readiness and the community. Mrs Taylor said the Taskforce provided valuable feedback on how to prepare regional…
Volunteer groups to get big boost thanks to Nats
The important work of volunteers is set to receive a big boost thanks to the NSW Nationals in the federal government.