A re-elected Coalition Government will invest more than $20 million in a major redevelopment of Wagga Wagga Airport. This funding will support upgrades of the terminal, runway, and parking areas. Nationals Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack visited the airport to announce the significant commitment towards the $24 million project. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said…
Getting into work is the best way to help young Australians get ahead. That’s why the Nationals in Government continue to invest in skills and training, to help young Australians get the skills they need. Under our plan we will: * Support an additional 800,000 new training positions. * Provide wage subsidies to keep apprentices…
The growing community of Nana Glen now has a new playground, after a $205,000 investment by the Nationals in Government. Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan said it is great news for the community and a wonderful asset for everyone to enjoy. “The playground includes a combination unit with slides, basket, infant swing, spinner,…
The Nationals in Government have announced funding of $735,000 for the next stage of the Camden Haven’s Beach To Beach tourism project. Federal Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has made the announcement in the Camden Haven with Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Peta Pinson, Deputy Mayor Adam Roberts, and Beach To Beach committee president Penny…
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced a $1 million upgrade for Woolgoolga’s Foreshore and Beach Reserve if the Government is re-elected. Mr Hogan said this is fantastic news for our community. “This funding will go towards Stage 2 of Council’s masterplan, which includes a new viewing deck, beach access ramp, pathways, showers,…
The Nationals in Government will create 50 new jobs in regional NSW after signing a $37 million contract with a Port Macquarie-based company to deliver the replacement for the iconic Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour. The decision to award the contract to Birdon Group represents a significant milestone in the life of one of Australia’s…
Local wineries, breweries, and distilleries will be able to invest in upgrading their cellar door facilities to make the Mid North Coast an ever greater tourism hotspot. As a part of our Plan for a Strong Economy and Stronger Future, the Nationals in Government will invest $15 million to make up to $100,000 in matched…
Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan says the expansion of the Horticultural Netting Program – Trial will benefit horticulture producers across the electorate. The rollout of the program follows the signing of a funding agreement with the NSW Government. Nationals Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Mr Conaghan have announced the…
The Nationals in Government are bringing Stage One of the new Port Macquarie High Performance Football Centre to life with a $5 million funding injection. The money comes on top of the $15 million already contributed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council to see this $20 million project come to fruition. The Mid North Coast is fast…
The Casino Food Co-op has completed a significant upgrade to its production facilities. Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has officially opened the new facility, saying it is a project supporting jobs and the local economy at a time when it’s needed most. “I secured $1.55 million in Federal Government funding to put towards…
Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan says a $1.6 million Coalition Government grant will provide Nambucca Valley Christian Community School with new facilities that will cater for student growth and appropriate learning environments. The facilities, provided under the Capital Grants Programs, include new woodwork and metalwork workshops, music studios, general learning areas, a library…
The Nationals in Government have committed $2.7 million to upgrade the Hunter Regional Livestock Exchange to support the Hunter’s thriving beef industry. The upgrade will greatly expand holding yards and feeding areas, make it easier to load and unload cattle, provide new carpark facilities, improve gates and flooring, and increase water storage capabilities. Deputy Prime…
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan this week officially launched his election campaign. He was joined by Nationals Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud in Grafton. “It is a great honour to be our community’s representative in Canberra. I have and always will have, our community’s interests front and centre,” Mr Hogan said. “This is…
A re-elected Coalition Government is investing more than $1 billion to boost rural health, including an additional $146 million in new funding to inject more doctors and allied health professionals into regional and rural communities and improve treatment and care for patients. These investments are part of our 10-year Stronger Rural Health Strategy which is…
The Nationals in Government have committed $1 million over three years for Casino Beef Week as part of the Large Agricultural Events program. Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the funding would ensure the future of the festival for many years to come. “We all know that Casino is the Beef Capital of…
