Nats boost funding for vital support service

A vital support service for women and families escaping domestic and family violence in Queanbeyan will be enhanced as part of a state-wide funding boost to help more victims access critical help. Deputy Premier and Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro welcomed the news and said more than $89,000 has been secured by Molonglo Support…

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Nats welcome Royal Commission

Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has welcomed the formal establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The Royal Commission will inquire into systemic issues and common themes related to defence and veteran death by suicide, including the possible contribution of pre-service, service, transition, separation and post-service issues, and other matters believed…

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$478,000 facelift for Narrabri Showground

The NSW Nationals in the state government will provide $478,000 for upgrades to the Narrabri Showground in the latest round of the COVID-19 showground stimulus program. NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway said the latest allocation is part of $16.7 million being distributed state-wide. “Local showgrounds are multi-use facilities used for a variety of…

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Nats put student wellbeing at forefront

The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced another 80 scholarships are on offer for a program that prioritises the well-being of students by putting qualified mental health professionals into schools. The program brings graduates into the growing school counselling service, and supports teachers to reskill as counsellors. The scholarships cover the cost of…

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New online home for natural disaster support

Communities recovering from bushfires, floods and other natural disasters now have access to a new one-stop-shop of vital information. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the Black Summer bushfires and recent storm and flood events had devastated parts of the state, and the NSW Nationals in the state government’s priority was to continue support for those…

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Infrastructure grant applications open

Community organisations in the Central West can now apply for funding to support local projects under the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the impacts of COVID-19 are still being widely felt and support for struggling community organisations will remain a priority. “A total of…

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Mouse plague rebates now available online

Households and small businesses affected by the mouse plague across regional NSW can now claim rebates through the Service NSW website as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $150 million Mouse Control Program. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said eligible households can claim up to $500 and small businesses up to $1000 to…

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