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Mental health support for flood-affected Central West

Flood-affected residents in the Central West are being encouraged to access a range of expanded mental health support services to help them deal with the devastating floods that have impacted their communities. The NSW Nationals in the state government have increased the number of  mental health clinicians and workers deployed in the Central West to…

Flood recovery grants for small business

Small business owners and not-for-profit organisations across flood-affected parts of NSW can now apply for up to $50,000 to help with immediate clean-up and recovery costs. The grants are administered by Service NSW as part of a range of support programs for disaster-impacted communities. Businesses can apply via the Service NSW website – https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods They…

Regional women’s excellence in councils recognised

Some of the most talented and inspiring women from regional NSW have been recognised in a ceremony at Parliament House for the 2022 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the annual Awards celebrate women setting an example of excellence in public service. “The Award winners demonstrate the…

Funding boost for Taree sports facilities

Nearly half a million dollars has been pumped into two Taree sporting facilities to help position the region as a centre for excellence. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said a $251,056 boost from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund had delivered lighting upgrades at Taree Regional Recreation Centre, while a…

$7.9 million boost for NSW dairy industry

A $7.9 million investment will help the dairy industry recover and rebuild from floods, and better prepare for future natural disasters. The Dairy Sector Recovery Strategy will help the industry recuperate and build long-term resilience after the February-March flooding event earlier this year. Funding provided from the jointly Commonwealth and NSW Government-funded Storm and Flood…

Mudgee scores winner with 2023 NRL Premiership game

The Mudgee economy will receive a significant boost with an influx of visitors set to spend up in local shops, cafes and businesses, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund. Nationals Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders, said a $150,000 grant will help the Mid-Western Regional Council host the NRL…

“We should have our chest out and a chin up that we’re Australians because we do it better than anyone else”

Federal Nationals’ leader David Littleproud has addressed the National Farmers’ Federation. This is what he had to say. On behalf of our great nation, we say thanks for all that you’ve endured and all that you’ve achieved. Put in perspective what you’ve endured. Fires, floods, droughts, cyclone, this little thing called COVID-19. It was you.…

Coffs Harbour apprentice awarded Bert Evans Scholarship

A prestigious NSW Government scholarship program will help a Coffs Harbour apprentice. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships provide first-year apprentices with up to $15,000 over three years, as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s commitment to strengthening pathways to vocational education and training. The…