More than 800 foreign workers to ease NSW farm labour shortage
The NSW Nationals in the state government have moved to support primary producers by granting conditional approval for 815 overseas seasonal workers.
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Million-dollar upgrade for Grafton Saleyards
The Grafton Regional Livestock Selling Centre has been given a million-dollar grant by the NSW Nationals in the federal government.
Virtue signalling risks jobs, Senator says
NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey says virtue signalling from Australian banks has put regional jobs in jeopardy.
Water flows to Menindee following prolonged dry
Twice as much water is expected to enter the Menindee Lakes from the Barwon-Darling River as it achieves full connectivity from Queensland to Menindee.
New paws on the beat with Inverell’s first police dog unit at work
Inverell’s first-ever permanent NSW Police Dog Unit officially commenced work last week, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government.
Funding boost for local youth projects
A Coffs Coast organisation working to improve youth engagement and participation has received a funding boost to help kickstart new initiatives.
Nats in government welcome Norco price lift
NSW Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has welcomed Norco’s announcement that it will be increasing the price it pays to local dairy producers.
Funding boost to support coastal councils
The NSW Nationals in the state government have secured close to $150,000 for Kempsey and Nambucca Valley Shire Councils to manage the region’s coastline.
A new era for the Public Service in regional NSW
More senior government roles will be based in regional communities, increasing the number of high skilled job opportunities in the bush.
New education strategy puts regional students front and centre
The NSW Nationals in the state government have launched a new strategy to ensure regional students have access to top-notch education opportunities.