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Roof replacement for Sawtell Surf Club

Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club will receive more than $150,000 to undertake an urgent facility upgrade through the NSW Nationals’ Surf Club Facility Program. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the funds will be utilised to replace the 40-year-old original tile roof. “The 700 square metre roof dates back to 1983 and has…

Live traffic expanded in the regions

Motorists will soon have more real-time traffic information data at their fingertips with the NSW Nationals adding more local roads to Live Traffic NSW. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said 32 more councils are being trained to use the real-time road information platform to deliver more accurate information to motorists. “We…

Coffs Harbour flood warning system upgrade

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Cr Paul Amos, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke at Coffs Creek-Gundagai St for today’s announcement. A $177,150 project funded through the NSW Government’s Disaster Risk Reduction Fund will increase flood warning capability in the Coffs…

Funding boost for Mid North Coast surf clubs

Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead and Myall Lakes Nationals candidate Tanya Thompson have announced two surf clubs in the area will share in more than $710,000 to upgrade and improve their facilities through the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke visited Pacific Palms Surf…

Women of the Year Awards finalists named

Some of our state’s most inspiring women have been named as finalists in the 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards today. Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the 34 remarkable women and girls are making a significant impact across the board, from science to education, health, industry, culture and community. “I’m always inspired…

$1.5 million splash by NSW Nationals to kickstart Grafton Aquatic Centre redevelopment

Nationals candidate for Clarence, Richie Williamson, said $1.5 million in funding announced by the NSW Nationals demonstrates the commitment to seeing the redevelopment of the Grafton Aquatic Centre achieved as quickly as possible. Mr Williamson attended the funding announcement with Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis, representatives from Clarence Valley Council, and local user groups. Clarence Valley…

“This funding will save lives”

Growing confident young people and sustainable fresh food is the focus of a new project being backed by the NSW Nationals. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has announced $450,000 for LeaderLife to implement a syntropic farming system in Dubbo, with the aim of training and empowering vulnerable young people as part of the process.…

Free menstrual hygiene products for NSW students

Students at public schools across NSW will return to school in 2023 with access to free menstrual hygiene products thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government. More than 4,600 dispensers have been installed in public schools across the state to support young women overcome barriers in accessing menstrual hygiene products. Nationals Minister for…

Adventure begins for regional bike riders

Bike riders and regional communities are on track to benefit from a NSW Nationals in the state government plan to boost regional tourism and grow adventure cycling experiences. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has unveiled the Adventure Cycling Strategy to strengthen local economies and promote the regions as top tourist destinations…

Master plan released for Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment

Regional Health and Mental Health Minister Bronnie Taylor, Nationals’ Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis, and Nationals’ candidate for Clarence Richie Williamson have announced a major step forward in the $264 million Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment. They’ve unveiled a three zone master plan for the site: • a new building zone for a multi-storey clinical services…