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A multi-agency task force made up of over 500 personnel, helicopters and equipment is being deployed across the flood affected areas in NSW. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the task force consists of personnel from the NSW State Emergency Service, the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Public Works…
The NSW Government will take over the sealing and widening of Rangari Road, providing confidence to the local community that the road will be finally fixed. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the decision was made after meeting Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway earlier this week. “The Rangari Road issue…
Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said NSW Government funding of $1.1 million is helping deliver a significant upgrade at the popular Sportz Centre sports facility. Mr Singh congratulated Coffs Harbour City Council on its successful application under the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund which will help bring this exciting community project to fruition. “This…
Five new probationary constables have commenced duties in the Oxley Police District after they were attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson welcomed the new police to Tamworth after they reported to their stations within the district. Mr Anderson said probationary constables play an important role…
Young people across NSW will benefit from fee-free hospitality training during the Winter school holidays to help them get the skills they need for the jobs they want. 1,000 free training places are up for grabs for students aged 16 and above as part of a new NSW Nationals in the state government initiative. Courses…
Landholders impacted by the current flood event across NSW can now access immediate support through the reactivated Agriculture and Animal Emergency Services hotline on 1800 814 647. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said significant work has already been undertaken as part of the flood emergency response to provide support to communities as quickly as…
Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell has announced the local community is set to benefit from more than $90,000 in grants for improved infrastructure at local bus stops. “Bus stops are often utilised as we travel around and go about our daily lives and these upgrades will enhance safety and accessibility for all commuters in…
Inverell Shire Council has entered the final leg in its race to construct a brand new multi-million-dollar aquatic centre, with a $5 million contribution from the NSW Nationals in the state government to the ambitious international standard project. Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Adam Marshall, said it was a huge pleasure to announce the funding,…
Tweed Heads residents will soon see major work underway at Scenic Drive with a contract awarded to repair the road following devastating landslips from wild weather earlier this year. Nationals Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said Scenic Drive was an essential route for residents and visitors to Tweed Heads and the two landslips caused the…
Upgrades are now underway to the Kiwarrak Mountain Bike Park at Taree after it received $403,980 from Stage Two of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments. Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie, and State Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the joint Federal-State program…