Flawed Great Koala National Park process

The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to release all correspondence relating to the Great Koala National Park consultation process, after claims of serious conflicts of interest. Unions have raised concerns the firm tasked by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to assess the park’s impact on timber jobs was also contracted…

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“We have been blindsided by this decision”

Nationals Member for Bathurst, Paul Toole, says the local community has been blindsided by Western NSW Local Health District’s decision to move the Panorama Clinic from Bathurst to Orange. The Clinic offers intensive support for people experiencing significant mental distress. The fear is that if the clinic moves from Bathurst to Orange, while Bathurst Hospital…

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Coulton calls for ongoing funding for Royal Far West

Federal Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is calling for the Labor Government to provide ongoing funding to Royal Far West to allow the service to continue its vital work supporting children in the bush. Mr Coulton has moved a motion in Parliament urging the government to continue funding the Royal Far West’s National Paediatric…

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Free 2025 legal diary for local seniors

A free diary which is a favourite with Coffs Coast seniors year after year has now arrived at the electorate office of Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. The 2025 Legal Topics For Seniors Diary is a free legal information resource produced for seniors by Legal Aid NSW. It contains important information about a…

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Sydney pay deal to cost regional trains

The Nationals have raised concerns over reports the only dedicated regional train service provider will be axed to give a pay rise to Sydney train drivers. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has given the Minns Labor Government two weeks to come to a wage agreement, after a breakdown in negotiations threatened to shut…

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Paint the Hilltops purple

Nationals Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has joined residents from across the Hilltops Shire to take a stand against domestic and family violence, on Paint the Hilltops Purple Day. Organised by Hilltops Against Family and Domestic Violence, the event raises awareness and encourages community members to help change the record on domestic and family violence,…

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Hon Sam Farraway Valedictory speech

The Hon Sam Farraway has delivered his Valedictory Speech in the Legislative Council. This is what he said. It is a bit of an odd feeling to stand here to do a valedictory speech because, for a lot of people, it is the end of their political career. They close a book, and they move…

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Farraway unveils plan to address doctor shortage

Nationals Candidate for Calare Sam Farraway has blasted the dire healthcare situation across the Central West, calling for immediate action and stronger incentives to attract and retain GPs. Mr Farraway said with locals from the Mudgee and Gulgong regions forced to drive hours to Bathurst, Orange, or even Sydney for basic care, it’s beyond time…

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