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The Upper Hunter electorate will benefit from $55,000 in funding to support Clarence Town Cricket Club under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell said the funding will help the Clarence Town Crocodiles continue the good work they do in supporting the local community. “This funding is much-needed and will…
After a successful inaugural NRL event last year, the C.ex Coffs International Stadium will host another Telstra Premiership Game in 2022. With the Coffs Coast firmly on the radar of elite national sports teams and competitions of all types, local and visiting NRL fans are excited for the return of the Cronulla Sharks and Gold…
Mums, dads and carers coming to terms with one of the country’s most devastating natural disasters will be better supported, with the NSW Government and Tresillian partnering to increase specialised support in and around the Tweed. Nationals Minister for Women, Regional Health and Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said following the devastating weather events, the deployment…
Bowls players at North Tamworth Bowling Club will have a new surface to tend with thanks to $100,000 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Grants Program. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson welcomed the laying of the new synthetic surface which is low maintenance and provides a long-lasting surface that is proving…
Local first year apprentices facing financial or personal hardship will be supported with a $15,000 scholarship to undertake their trade and study through a NSW Nationals in the state government’s scholarship program. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, said people can now apply for a Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship which will support 120 people…
People who assault frontline health workers, correctional and youth justice officers and emergency services staff and volunteers will face tougher penalties under new offences the NSW Government has committed to introduce this year. The NSW government is supporting, in full or in principle, all of the recommendations in the NSW Sentencing Council’s report Assaults on…
Drought and flood will soon be no barrier to a round of golf at Tamworth Golf Club thanks to $236,058 from the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the funding would be used to construct concrete pathways on the front 9 holes on the course, meaning players could still…
I had a top week on the road in the north-west of my electorate last week, meeting with councils and community members in Lightning Ridge, Brewarrina, Bourke, and Walgett. It was great to see some of the fantastic projects rolling out across these towns thanks to the popular Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program, while…
The Tweed and Brunswick Rivers koala population is about to become safer and happier thanks the acquisition of another 73 hectares of land for them next to Cudgen Nature Reserve. Tweed Nationals MP Geoff Provest has made the announcement, saying “When Tweed koalas have a win, we all have a win.” “From the koala’s perspective…
After years of setbacks and COVID-19 delays, the Lachlan Valley Railway Heritage Centre in Cowra has been able to unveil its new entrance and display building, thanks to grants provided by the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said she was delighted to have been there for the celebration…