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Commuters, students, and families in Tamworth are now able to track the arrival of local bus services in real time with the installation of new technology. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said under a NSW Government initiative to improve regional public transport, customers will be able to view real-time information about where the bus…
Older road users in Singleton and Muswellbrook have the opportunity to participate in a road safety workshop as part of the 2022 NSW Seniors Festival. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the Older Road Users Workshops have been designed to help anyone aged 60 and over refresh on safety tips when it comes…
Federal Nationals’ Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced the NSW Nationals in the federal government are teaming up with AGL to construct a large-scale battery at Broken Hill. The battery will improve energy security in regional New South Wales and help maintain downward pressure on prices. A $14.84 million grant through the Australian Renewable…
Tamworth’s economy is set to grow thanks to $20,246,000 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Restart NSW Growing Local Economies Fund. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the NSW Government had funded the Trunk Stormwater Drainage infrastructure as part of the Tamworth Global Gateway Park, a development which will create thousands of…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government will commit up to $433 million in additional funding toward the construction of Dungowan Dam, reinforcing the importance of this region-building project. Through the 2022-23 Budget, the government has locked the money in to ensure the project gets built, pending finalisation of the business case, due later this…
The number of NSW hospitality workers is being boosted to help businesses struggling with staff shortages. The Automatic Mutual Recognition initiative allows certified Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) staff from Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, and the ACT to work in NSW without needing new credentials. Nationals Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson…
Coffs Harbour Lions Club is among 18 organisations to receive funding as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $1 million Investing in Women Fund. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said organisations like Lions play a crucial role in our community, providing local women with the support they need. “I’m delighted…
UGL Regional Linx’s (UGLRL) new headquarters in Orange has been officially opened by Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole and Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway. Mr Toole said UGLRL is delivering on its promise for a new regional head office and purpose-built Network Control Centre as part of…
Nine surf clubs across Cowper have been able to purchase vital lifesaving equipment to prevent fatal and non-fatal drownings, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the federal government’s investment in Surf Life Saving Australia’s (SLSA) Beach Safety Equipment Fund. Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said surf clubs across the Mid North Coast have…
Federal Nationals’ funding is delivering major safety upgrades at the busy Myall Way/ Pacific Highway intersection and on Bombah Point Road towards the ferry wharf. Flashing lights will be installed at the intersection turning into Tea Gardens, with flexible wire rope barriers along the edges. Sight restrictions will be removed to allow drivers to see…