Continued support for disaster-affected communities
The NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments have announced two $200 million recovery packages for NSW communities affected by storms and floods.
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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…
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…
$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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nats deliver funding for local roads
We know how much better roads mean in the bush – and we’ve decided to extend applications for this latest round because they help the state’s recovery.
Millions secured for Northern Rivers
The bushfire recovery package is one part of the $4.5 billion program co-funded by the NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments.
Free lifetime registration for rescue pets
The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced free lifetime pet registration for people who adopt a rescue pet from council pounds and animal shelters. The free lifetime registration is designed to encourage prospective pet owners to ‘adopt not shop’ for a dog or cat, and reduce the burden on council pounds and animal…
Honey bee industry abuzz with Nats support
The Nationals in the federal government have announced a $600,000 grant for honey bee bushfire recovery research and development. Nationals Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the grant would help the Australian honey bee industry build resilience and bounce back. “This funding is great news for our beekeepers and will help them get their buzz back…
Regional and rural pharmacies join vaccine roll-out
Select pharmacies across regional and rural NSW will begin administering the AstraZeneca jab as part of a pilot program to boost the vaccine rollout. The move is a win for the NSW Nationals in the state government, who have advocated strongly for regional communities. The 22 pharmacies, which will administer the COVID-19 vaccine from mid-July…
GM crop ban ends
Today marks an historic new opportunity for NSW farmers to increase their competitiveness and productivity, as the government lifts its ban on the use of Genetically Modified crops. NSW Nationals Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall has announced the lapse of the 18-year moratorium and said it would not be renewed, opening the door for the primary…
Big win for Queanbeyan Tigers thanks to Nats in government
More than $263,000 in funding has been secured to install LED lighting at Jerrabomberra’s Halloran Oval, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund. Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro has described the grant as a game changer for the Queanbeyan Tigers AFL club. “Not only will it improve…