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Smoother and safer road travel on the Mid North Coast

Mid North Coast motorists are experiencing smoother and safer journeys following the completion of a multi-million dollar upgrade on Failford Road. The $4.5 million project was jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments through the Road Safety Program and involved widening both lanes and the centre line over a stretch of about one kilometre.…

Improved road safety for Muswellbrook High School

New flashing lights have been installed in the Muswellbrook High School Zone, improving student safety and driver awareness. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the government was investing in signage upgrades as part of the NSW School Zone Flashing Lights program. “The safety of all road users is a top priority for the…

Flood recovery support

Nine recovery assistance points are opening their doors this week to support communities impacted by the ongoing flooding emergency. Nationals Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the multi-agency hubs are designed to help flood-impacted individuals, families, farmers and business owners begin the clean-up, rebuilding and recovery process. “We need the floodwaters to recede to…

Critical minerals and high-tech metals boost

The NSW Government is investing $130 million in mining projects to help position the state as a major global supplier and processor of critical minerals and high-tech metals. Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Resources Paul Toole was in the state’s Far West over the weekend to announce 19 organisations would share in more than…

Honouring our Ag industries on Ag Day

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has thanked agriculture industries, producers, and workers around Australia on this National Agriculture Day. He said today was a celebration of where our food and fibre comes from and of one of Australia’s hardest working and most important industries. “As the Leader of The Nationals, I want to personally thank the…