Work to improve flood immunity on sections of the Newell Highway between West Wyalong and Forbes is a step closer, with the $200 million project entering the early design stage. Local NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said work is expected to be delivered in sections, improving up to 20 kilometres of the 110-kilometre…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have allocated Crown land in Dubbo to a not-for-profit organisation that supports the health and mental wellbeing of regional tradespeople. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said Tradies In Sight, founded by Bruno Efoti, has been appointed as manager of a 1,085 square-metre reserve in Welchman Street, which…
People in rural and regional NSW are being urged to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated for COVID-19 to help protect themselves, their loved ones and the community. NSW Nationals Leader and Member for Monaro John Barilaro said COVID-19 vaccinations were free and available across regional NSW through the local GP network, NSW Health…
New footage of dangerous near misses at level crossings has been released to remind motorists to take extra care this National Rail Safety Week. NSW Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said everyone had a role to play in improving rail safety, particularly at level crossings. “The reckless behaviour by both drivers…
The naming of the new Gunnedah bridge is a step closer, with a community submissions report handed to Gunnedah Shire Council. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said local feedback would help determine a name for the $61 million road-over-rail bridge, built to improve road safety and eliminate a significant freight pinch point. “Locals and…
Emergency road crews are working to fix extensive damage to the road network from Orange to Lithgow caused by repeated rain and snow events in recent months. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the challenging weather had prevented crews from adequately filling in potholes and carrying out repairs as they would…
NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has encouraged local organisations and councils to apply for funding for the 2022 NSW Seniors Festival.
Children at the small Coraki Public School will soon be able to boast they are leading the way in the state’s march towards a zero carbon future, Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis says.
Parents, carers and community members can register to attend a free mental health workshop hosted by headspace, thanks to the NSW Nationals in Government.
Motorists travelling on Waterfall Way will enjoy safer and more reliable journeys with work starting next week to improve slope stability at Dorrigo Mountain.
The NSW Nationals in government are investing almost $40 million for upgrades and improvements along the Pacific Highway.
A Coffs Coast sporting organisation will benefit from $100,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Grants program.
Three projects in Eden-Monaro have been awarded grants under the first round of the Nationals in Government’s Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro and NSW Nationals Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall have announced the completion of a state-of-the-art weather radar at Hillston in western NSW, delivering the second of three Doppler radars as a key election commitment for regional NSW. “Last year we built and launched a Doppler radar in Brewarrina, today we are…
Miller Street in Gilgandra will be revitalised with more than $500,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Your High Street program. Your High Street will provide 19 councils with up to $1 million to help them deliver projects that will permanently transform streetscapes into more liveable, accessible, and vibrant public spaces.…
