Nats deliver $827,000 boost for Upper Hunter showgrounds

The NSW Nationals in the state government will provide $827,690 for upgrades to Gloucester, Muswellbrook, and Quirindi showgrounds under the latest round of the COVID-19 showground stimulus program. Nationals member for Upper Hunter David Layzell said the latest allocations are part of $16.7 million in funding being distributed state-wide and bring the total funding for…

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Permits required for regional travel

The NSW Nationals in the state government are working to keep rural and regional communities safe with a new permit system that will come into effect this weekend. From 12.01am on Saturday, August 21, people travelling from Greater Sydney to regional NSW will need to have a permit. Under the updated public health orders, there…

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More overseas ag workers arrive in NSW

More than 2,000 overseas skilled agricultural workers have arrived in NSW in the last 12 months to help industry overcome the COVID-induced labour shortage. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said the lack of workers in the agricultural sector remained at critical levels, which is why the NSW Government’s continued support was so important. “The…

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Increased support for learning from home

Learning from home has become easier for parents and teachers of primary school students, with the introduction of guided learning packs in NSW public schools and additional training for teachers. The guided learning packages are specifically designed for K–6 students and have been developed by a team of curriculum experts and designers to ensure they…

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Road safety investment providing vital jobs across NSW

Road safety is at the forefront for the NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments, with a $178 million joint funding package enabling critical road upgrades to be completed this financial year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said this additional investment will fund another 141 life-saving…

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Work underway on Bowraville sports hub

Work has commenced on the $3.7 million Bowraville Sports Hub. Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey joined representatives from Nambucca Valley Connected Sharing Sport Throughout the Region to turn the first sod of dirt on the sports precinct clubhouse component of the project which was a $3 million promise at the 2019 election. “Bowraville Sports…

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New COVID restrictions for regional NSW

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for all of regional NSW, effective from 5pm tonight until 12.01am Sunday 22 August 2021. Following updated health advice from NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant, stay-at-home orders will apply to all people who live in regional NSW.…

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Araluen Federal Hall winds back the clock

The Araluen Federal Hall’s major makeover will soon be complete with the Araluen Progress Association securing more than $121,000 in funding through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the grant will ensure the Araluen Federal Hall remains a valuable community asset for many years…

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Road safety funding flows to Richmond

New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered to the Richmond electorate thanks to funding from the NSW Nationals in the federal government. NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey said the funding will deliver crucial road safety improvements across Richmond whilst also supporting shovel-ready construction jobs. “This vital funding provides a critical boost to local…

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