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The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced a boost for recreational fishers, with 40 new projects to receive funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts. Nationals Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said a wide range of applications have been received from fishing and community organisations, local councils, and universities across the…
With less than 48 hours until polls close, we’ve finally found out how Anthony Albanese plans to pay for his never-ending list of promises for the big cities – by slashing money for the bush. Whether it’s grants for men’s sheds, sports fields, halls and children’s centres from our $350 million Regional Community Development Grants…
A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $20 million to grow the AgriPark precinct at Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga campus to build research and industry collaboration across the agriculture sector. Nationals Minister for Regional Education, Bridget McKenzie, said along with investment by Charles Sturt University, the $37.5 million project will deliver an ecosystem where innovation…
The Nationals in Government are continuing to improve the productivity and safety of heavy vehicle routes in the Riverina and Central West, with a $632,197 investment to improve Cowabbie Street, Coolamon. The road pavement of at least 500 metres of Cowabbie Street will be upgraded and strengthened by the construction of a new 140mm pavement…
The great Australian dream of home ownership will be unlocked sooner for thousands of first home buyers who will now be able harness their superannuation to get into the property market. Under the Super Home Buyer Scheme, first home buyers will be able to invest up to 40 per cent of their superannuation, up to…
Contractors delivering the early works for the $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour bypass are on schedule, with more than half of the structures demolished and ready for major work later this year. Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said the bypass, funded by the NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments, would provide enormous…
The Nationals in Government are investing more than $6 million towards an $8.2 million project which will help prevent flood events in Young. The Young Trunk Drainage Upgrade involves the demolition of a section of existing 1500mm culvert, construction of a 4×1.6m concrete channel, construction of twin 1500mm culverts, and connection to existing minor drainage…
The new Wambanumba Creek Bridge will enhance road safety and productivity along the Murringo Road between Murringo and Young. The bridge was officially opened by Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack, State Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke, and Hilltops Regional Council Mayor Margaret Roles. Mr McCormack said the Nationals in Government contributed $1,544,500…
The Nationals in Government have committed a further $5 million to start Stage 2 of the Dixons Long Point Crossing project, taking the total support for the game-changing development to $34.8 million. Federal Nationals Member for Calare Andrew Gee said local residents have called for a bridge to be built at Dixons Long Point, near…
Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals’ Leader Barnaby Joyce has addressed the National Press Club. He said while this election may be fought by politicians, it is an expression of the fundamental democratic right of the Australian people. “It is a choice between a strong Coalition Government and a Labor opposition presenting one of the most…