Lowering power bills for community groups
Community groups will be supported by a new program from the NSW Nationals in the federal government to lower energy costs.
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Waterfall Way reopens
There’s some good news from the Coffs Coast, with the Waterfall Way reopening following extensive landslip damage between Dorrigo and Bellingen. Deputy Premier and Disaster Recovery Minister John Barilaro said crews from Transport for NSW, Bellingen Council and local contractors had worked around the clock over the Easter long weekend to re-open the road that’s…
Nats in government supporting apprentices
The NSW Nationals in the state government will be providing $1.5 million in support for apprentices across the regions through an annual program.
Local sports get funding boost
Regional sporting groups have received a major boost with the announcement of the Local Sport Grants Program by the NSW Nationals in the state government.
NSW Nationals announce David Layzell as candidate for Upper Hunter
Construction manager and Clarence Town local David Layzell has been preselected as the NSW Nationals candidate for Upper Hunter in the upcoming by-election. David is a hardworking local with a proven track record of working in the community to create a safer and stronger Upper Hunter. Mr Layzell said he was passionate about protecting local…
Hotel quarantine costs halved for foreign ag workers
The NSW Nationals in the state government have scored a major win for farmers, who have been hard-hit by COVID-induced workforce shortages. NSW Nationals Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall has announced that quarantine costs for overseas agricultural workers will be halved. “We know that our primary producers rely on seasonal and foreign workers, but we have…
More jobs, better roads for Clarence and Richmond valleys
The NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments have teamed up to fund three road improvement projects in the Clarence and Richmond Valleys.
New ambulance station for Tamworth
Tamworth is getting a new ambulance station under the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $232 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration program. The state-of-the art station will replace the existing Marius Street facility, providing the latest equipment to support our paramedics as they continue to deliver top quality care to local communities. The city’s second…
Nats deliver funding to support women’s wellbeing programs
Organisations with projects that empower women and promote their wellbeing can now apply for a share in $400,000 from the NSW Nationals in government.
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.