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.
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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.
Free hygiene products for school students
The NSW Nationals in the state government will trial free menstrual hygiene products for Dubbo students in a pilot program.
Small business rebate scheme opens soon
A $1500 rebate scheme opening early next month will help regional small businesses pay for NSW and local government fees and charges.
COVID restrictions to ease from Monday
A number of COVID-19 restrictions will be eased in NSW from 12.01am on Monday, March 29.
Grants for regional domestic violence services
Regional domestic violence services can now apply for a share of $8 million in grants.