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Nationals’ Leader David Littleproud said he is proud to announce Katrina Hodgkinson as The Nationals’ candidate in the seat of Whitlam. Mr Littleproud said Ms Hodgkinson is well known in the local area and has already heard from families all across the region, who are struggling with Labor’s cost-of-living crisis. “Katrina knows the issues that…
Nichole Overall has delivered her inaugural speech as a Member of the Legislative Council. This is what she had to say; Today I am filled with gratitude, inspired by purpose and deeply committed to making a contribution that truly matters. Firstly to you, Mr President, the officers and staff of the Legislative Council and this…
Sean Gleeson has been preselected as The Nationals’ candidate for the upcoming Port Macquarie by-election on March 15. Sean and his wife Jody have lived in the Hannam Vale area for over 15 years. He runs beef cattle farms which have been in the family for generations. The pair is heavily involved in Ag Shows…
Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has welcomed news that NSW TrainLink will add an extra carriage to its Armidale to Sydney service this weekend in response to the temporary closure of Armidale Airport. Saturday’s Xplorer service to Sydney (February 15) and the returning service on Sunday (February 16) will have an additional carriage…
Nationals Leader, David Littleproud, said farmers and families have secured a huge cost-of-living win, after Labor was forced to bin its bad fresh food tax. Mr Littleproud said The Nationals’ successful motion in the Senate to remove Labor’s fresh food tax, known as the biosecurity protection levy, has allowed common sense to prevail. “Labor’s fresh…
New inflation data confirms what parents already know – the cost of sending kids back to school is out of control under Labor. From school supplies and uniforms to lunchbox staples and after-school snacks, families are being hit with shocking double-digit price hikes. Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan said families are struggling to…
Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has welcomed the official opening of the new Clarence Community Preschool in Grafton, marking a significant milestone for early childhood education in the region. The preschool, at 166 Turf Street, will provide daily care for up to 20 children and create permanent and part-time employment for at least six…
Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has welcomed the announcement of funding for planning and design work to upgrade the Casino Water Treatment Plant, an essential step toward improving water quality for the town’s 11,000 residents. The NSW Government and Richmond Valley Council will each contribute $68,500 – the funding being delivered through the Safe…
Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, is calling on the NSW Government to introduce wide-ranging legislative reform to protect the community from repeat serious offenders. Mr Moylan is urging the Minns Labor Government to stop tinkering at the edges of the youth crime crisis and deliver major legislative reforms to ensure regional communities can…
Photo: Broadwater Public School P & C Association President, Danielle Turner (left) and Secretary, Emma Crethar (right) with Richie Williamson Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has been delighted to inspect progress of the brand-new, flood-resilient Broadwater Public School. With students and staff having endured nearly two years of learning offsite at a temporary school…