The first llamas to arrive in Australia in decades are making themselves at home after clearing quarantine. The five llamas flew into Australia from Chicago, spending 24 hours in the air, and were housed at the Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine facility in Victoria, which is the only centre in Australia equipped to house camelids in…
Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Club members are all smiles as they make full use of their new OC6 outrigger canoe. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the club was able to purchase the new canoe thanks to a $32,000 grant from the former NSW Nationals Government under the Community Building Partnership Program. Mr…
Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke was on hand to help cut the ribbon on the new-look Marrar Campdraft Arena, which has undergone a makeover that will help ensure the longevity of the precinct. Ms Cooke said the resurfacing works at the arena – made possible thanks to a $107,325 investment by the previous NSW…
Anzac Day is the day we remember those who fought for their country in the past and those who continue to serve today. The Anzac legend was born on the 25th of April in 1915. In the early hours of that day, Australian, New Zealand, and Allied troops came ashore to fight the Turkish defenders…
Three veterans from Moree have been recognised for their military service during a special presentation ahead of Anzac Day. Federal Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton presented Certificates of Appreciation to the family of Charles Leonard Johnston, Hugh Alfred Johnston, and Eric George Johnston. “Certificates of Appreciation are just one way that the Australian Government…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has acknowledged Northern Rivers School Leaders for the important role they play in school life. Close to 300 students and parents have attended Mr Hogan annual School Leaders’ event at Lismore High School. “It is always an inspiring event to witness the passion and dedication of our young leaders,”…
Labor’s fresh food tax and the damage it will cause by driving up the cost-of-living and making groceries more expensive, will be investigated by a Senate committee today. Nationals Leader David Littleproud said the fresh food tax, which is due to be implemented on July 1, is as an attack on families and farmers. He…
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has acknowledged school leaders for the important role they play in school life. More than 400 students and parents have attended Mr Hogan’s annual school leaders’ event in South Grafton. “I would like to thank my guest speaker Nyunggai Warren Mundine who gave a very inspirational speech,” Mr…
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said Labor’s restructuring of the Department of Regional NSW is yet another example of Chris Minns treating people from the regions as second-class citizens. From July 1, the Department of Regional NSW will be renamed the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Regional NSW was…
Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has launched Youth Week in the electorate with the opening of the new Bland Shire Youth Centre in West Wyalong. The Youth Centre was made possible thanks to contributions from previous Federal and State Nationals Governments, including $152,192 under the NSW Stronger Country Communities Fund. It includes study spaces,…
Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is asking Riverina and Central West residents and businesses to check devices that use mobile phone networks as the 3G network shutdown looms. Mr McCormack said Australians were first notified about the network shutdown in November 2019, but people may not have checked whether their devices need upgrading.…
Work has commenced on upgrades to the heritage-listed Cootamundra Fire Station to modernise the building and ensure it is fit for purpose, while preserving its historical value. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the project represented a balance between conserving the town’s heritage while safeguarding the functionality of an essential piece of community infrastructure.…
NSW Nationals Member for Clarence Richie Williamson has shown his appreciation for the invaluable contributions of seniors in our community by presenting the inaugural Seniors Achievement Award in Lawrence. During last month’s Seniors’ Week celebrations, Mr. Williamson called for the community to nominate individuals and groups who exemplify dedication and commitment to enhancing the Richmond…
Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism, Kevin Hogan, has renewed his call for the Albanese Labor government to get Free Trade Agreement negotiations with Europe back on track. Mr Hogan said European Union Commissioner Kadri Simson’s remarks at the National Press Club this week that the Australian Government is stalling negotiations are disappointing for Australian…
Kevin Anderson and Di Wyatt Work has started on the long-awaited Tamworth Mental Health Unit – a project that will transform the future of mental health care in Tamworth and the Northwest. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the start of construction on the unit is a great milestone for patients, carers, and their…
