World-first technology is being used to rebuild natural habitats destroyed by bushfires, creating more than 800 new hollows that will provide displaced animals with a space to nest and roost. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the 2019/20 bushfires destroyed 5.5 million hectares of tree hollows that possums, gliders, micro-bats and…
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro is urging the Queensland government to put politics aside and broker a solution for the border communities of NSW and Queensland. “Let me make this clear, despite noise from the Queensland Government, the NSW Government vehemently opposes moving the border check point south to the Tweed River – what we…
Two new freight-friendly testing sites are opening along key freight routes in the Hunter and Southern Tablelands to further support the freight industry and keep drivers COVID-Safe. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the new pop-up sites at Marulan on the Hume Highway and Buchanan on the Hunter Expressway would make…
People living in regional NSW, older people, and the LGBTIQ community are among the at-risk groups which will now have improved access to mental health support thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Suicide Prevention Fund. Nationals Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said $8 million in funding has been allocated to six…
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has received his second dose of AstraZeneca, and is urging everyone to follow suit and get vaccinated. “Thank you to everyone who has already been vaccinated. This is our ticket back to normal life. More than one in two people in our community have had their first dose,…
Consultation on the Medlow Bath section of the Great Western Highway upgrade has been extended to allow community members more time to provide feedback on the plans. Consultation was due to close on August 24 but will remain open until September 5 to ensure community members have more of an opportunity to have their say.…
The NSW government has released its back-to-school plan. It will see a staggered return to face-to-face learning from October, HSC exams will be delayed until November, and there will be mandatory vaccinations for school staff. The staggered return to face-to-face learning will begin on Monday October 25 with students in Kindergarten and Year 1. Students…
Nationals Riverina MP Michael McCormack is encouraging eligible community groups, farmers, and landholders to apply for grants under round two of the Murray-Darling Healthy Rivers Program, which is now open for applications. Mr McCormack said several organisations in the Riverina and Central West were already benefiting from the previous round of grants. “Narrawa Seeds at…
The NSW government on Thursday announced the lockdown in regional NSW will be extended until Friday September 10. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the decision was vital as the regions remain “on a knife’s edge” as the virus continues to spread. There were 35 new cases in the Western Local Health District, including 25 in…
More than 100 new bushfire recovery projects have been selected to aid in the recovery of native wildlife and habitat in seven regions severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires – part of a $14 million commitment by the NSW Nationals in the federal government. Landcare Australia and the National Landcare Network are co-ordinating the projects…
NSW Nationals MP Steph Cooke has thanked the Narrandera community for turning out in force to attend a pop-up walk-in vaccination clinic. The clinic, held at TAFE NSW Narrandera , focused on vaccinating members of the aboriginal community. “Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeve and got their first vaccination. The turnout was…
The exhibition period for the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct draft master plan has now concluded after attracting more than 13,000 views online. Deputy Premier and Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro thanked those who made contributions and said there had been strong interest from both locals and tourists. “The community’s feedback will help to…
Tamworth, Gunnedah, and Manilla are hosting a 48 hour “vaxathon” this weekend. The local primary health community is joining forces to give our vaccination rate a boost by delivering more than 3,000 doses. 13 health providers in the region will offer the AstraZeneca vaccine on Saturday and Sunday (August 28 and 29) Nationals MP for…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have welcomed a new support package announced by the Commonwealth for early childhood education services. Nationals Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell said the sector was in desperate need of support given the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on services. “The NSW Government…
Twelve of the state’s brightest young leaders have been appointed to the 2021-22 Youth Advisory Council, reaffirming the commitment of the NSW Nationals in the state government to embed the voices of children and young people in its work. The Youth Advisory Council provides young people with the opportunity to influence decisions that will create…
