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More than 50 local volunteer groups have been successful in receiving funding under the Volunteer Grants 2021 program. Federal Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has paid tribute to the recipients, many of whom will be volunteering their time over the Christmas holidays. “We’re indebted to our volunteers, whose generosity and dedication keep our…
Refurbished cattle yards will provide a much-needed boost for a community that’s done it tough in recent years, according to Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders. The Trangie District Campdraft Association will receive $30,478 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Community Building Partnerships program to upgrade the current cattle yards and ensure a…
Last month the NSW Nationals in the state government announced a $130 million program designed to fast track the state’s mental health recovery. The government’s economic roadmap has mental health as a top priority, with the funding boost designed to provide more appointments for psychology and psychiatry services, address the sharp rise in eating disorders…
The Lions Club of Berridale, Monaro Air Rifle Club, Cooma Yspace, Monaro Early Intervention Service, and Cooma Scouts are among 13 projects that received money to boost community participation, inclusion and cohesion through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro announced more than $82,000 for…
Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has been thanked for his intervention and advocacy to save the Special Forces Meritorious Unit Citation (MUC) Mr Conaghan recently visited Sawtell RSL to meet representatives from key regional veterans groups to discuss the proposed Veterans’ Wellbeing Centres Network. At the conclusion of the meeting, Martin Blandy and…
Bombala and Cooma Pools are set to benefit from more than $1.9 million, thanks to the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the extra funding would assist Snowy Monaro Regional Council in delivering the much needed improvements to both the Cooma Festival Swimming Pool and the Bombala Swimming…
Up to 40 affordable homes will be built across two locations in Bellingen for low-income older women following a landmark agreement between the state and federal governments and the Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI). State Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said the governments will jointly fund the $10 million cost of the project, which…
Local families will find it easier to send their children to preschool next year, with the trial of a new transport subsidy rolling out to Murray preschools. Duty Nationals MLC for Murray, Wes Fang, said the Preschool Drive Subsidy pilot will offset part of the transport costs of driving children to preschool, saving remote families…
The NSW Government is continuing to improve the quality of classrooms and cut school power bills with an additional 180 schools including five in the Upper Hunter electorate added to the LED Lighting Upgrade Program. The $157.8 million program was launched in October 2020 as a stimulus response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is replacing…
The Grafton Netball Association’s facilities at Westward Park in Bacon Street, Grafton are set for a major rejuvenation thanks to a $947,382 grant from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said while it took a couple of attempts, Council has been successful with its application on this occasion under…