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Mitchell Highway upgrades completed

Work has finished on the overtaking lanes and safety upgrades on the Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Narromine, as part of a $32 million investment by the former Nationals government. The project was a key commitment by Nationals Leader and Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders ahead of the 2019 election. “It’s fantastic for the people…

A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s awareness

Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, is encouraging the community to register for ‘A Walk in the Park’ to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s Disease. It’s an annual event taking place on Sunday, April 21, starting at 9am from John Holland Park, Forster. A Walk in the Park brings together thousands of individuals…

“If you’re a family living in the Tweed, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Clarence, Wagga, Upper Hunter, Dubbo or Bathurst regions, there will not be a single new preschool delivered by the Labor Government”

The NSW Nationals have criticised the Minns Labor Government for leaving several regional communities without new preschools, after it gutted the plan to deliver 500 facilities across the state. In a stark contrast to what was planned by the former Nationals Government, Labor has announced just 100 preschools earmarked for delivery in this term of…

“Families in regional communities are terrified”

The NSW Nationals have renewed calls for the Minns Labor Government to back a regional crime inquiry, as viral videos of teens breaking into and robbing motel rooms circulate the internet. Premier Chris Minns and his embattled Police Minister Yasmin Catley have both publicly opposed the inquiry, despite countless calls for help from multiple agencies…

Boost for Coffs health services

Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, has welcomed some of the new junior doctors and nurse and midwife graduates at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. 25 new junior doctors and 28 nurse and midwife graduates have joined the local health team. Mr Singh said they’re a welcome addition to the local health workforce and he…

Anzac Memorial Scholarships

The NSW Government is sending a group of students on a scholarship study tour to Japan to learn more about the history of Australians at war, and Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, would love to see Year 10 and 11 students from Clarence and Richmond Valley schools apply. Mr Williamson said the Premier’s Anzac…

Shining a light on Tresillian services in Cowra

Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the early parenting support provided by Tresillian in Cowra has been an invaluable resource for the town and its surrounds. During a visit to mark one year since the new centre opened its doors, Ms Cooke congratulated the team for the care and guidance they provide. “It’s just…