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The NSW Government is powering ahead with the state’s toughest ever organised crime reforms, today introducing legislation to give police and the NSW Crime Commission new powers to confiscate unexplained wealth and the proceeds of crime. Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said the government last month introduced world leading legislation targeting two…
It’s pens up for 67,000 HSC students today with English Paper 1 marking the start of the 2022 HSC written exams. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the Class of 2022 has worked hard to get to this point and should be proud of their accomplishments. “My message to HSC students is to celebrate…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are backing councils with funding and resources to move a backlog of planning proposals and development applications, and deliver more local housing. The $11.5 million Unblocking Homes program will provide targeted support to help fast-track the delivery of tens of thousands of homes currently stuck in the system.…
Stephen Bromhead, The Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, has today delivered his valedictory speech. He thanked his wife Sue and his family for their support, thanked The Nationals as the only Party that supports regional NSW, and thanked the people of Myall Lakes. Stephen revealed he has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, and said he is…
Work to conserve several Upper Hunter Electorate memorials will start soon following an injection of cash from the NSW Government’s $125,000 Community War Memorials Fund. The money, made available under Round One of the Community War Memorials Fund 2022-23, will be invested in the protection and repair of local war memorials. 39 applications were received…
Motorists will soon benefit from safer and smoother journeys with improvement work being carried out on the New England Highway near Bendemeer. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said work would be carried out about eight kilometres north on Bendemeer, between Gunnalong and Rocky Gully roads. “These safety upgrades are ensuring a smoother journey for…
A new $720,000 water treatment plant is providing safe and reliable access to water for Tomingley thanks to funding from the NSW and Federal Governments and Narromine Shire Council. Nationals Member for Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said safe and secure drinking water is a basic human right and this project will safeguard Tomingley’s water supply…
Farmers and landholders across the state are being urged to plan ahead and report any flood damage to their properties, with severe weather conditions predicted to surge over the next week. Nationals Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said it is critical that landholders are prepared for the wet conditions and encouraged them…
Thousands of students across NSW are settling into new classrooms and learning facilities for the first time today as more school upgrades have been completed for the start of Term 4. Six schools are the latest to benefit from the NSW Government’s multi-billion school building program, including Monaro High School. Nationals Minister for Education and…
People across NSW are being urged to tune into their mental health and reach out to the many available services if they need support, on this World Mental Health Day (Monday, October 10) Nationals Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor is encouraging people to pause and take a moment today to consider how they are…