Meet Lucie Wightman, The Nationals’ candidate for Barwon

I first came to Western NSW more than 15 years ago, and I haven’t looked back since.

In 2013 I started work as a journalist with Gilgandra Newspapers. Three years later, at the age of 28, I was offered the chance to buy Gilgandra Newspapers, and I said yes.

As a regional publisher and peak industry advocate, I have spent the past decade giving voice to regional NSW – fighting for our towns, listening to farming families, and holding power to account.

The Nationals are the only party solely dedicated to regional Australia, built on a grassroots foundation where local branches drive real policy outcomes. I want to stand under this banner to shift Barwon from crossbench isolation back into a position of genuine influence. I will deliver the strong, effective representation Western NSW needs.

I combine community roots with tested advocacy skills to champion regional healthcare, roads, and water security; delivering the credible, energetic, and effective representation required to win back Barwon.

People shouldn’t be penalised because of where they choose to live. Regional health and the retention of medical services need to be urgently addressed. We need to boost spending on roads and infrastructure, and we need to protect our regional communities.

The Nationals have a proud history in Barwon, with the seat being held by MPs including former Deputy Premier Wal Murray. I want to continue that history.

I look forward to hearing from you. Please get in touch through the contacts below.