Agricultural industries including cropping and dairy along the Murray are set to benefit from the Agricultural Worker Visa, which will provide a long term, reliable workforce for these critical industries. Nationals Senator for NSW Perin Davey said the Visa will help solve one of the great challenges facing regional Australia in recent history. “Since working…
As the lockdown in the Northern Rivers continues and residents face difficulties on our QLD border, it is important people are making time to look after themselves. NSW Nationals MLC Ben Franklin said the lockdown was difficult for people in different ways and reminded them that support is available. “This is a really tough time…
NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has welcomed four new police officers who are joining the Coffs Clarence Police District. More than 180 police recruits were sworn-in as probationary constables at a private attestation ceremony, held in compliance with COVID-19 restrictions, in Goulburn. The new probationary constables have been assigned to police area…
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…
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…
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…
Two additional freight-friendly pop-up testing sites are opening along key regional freight routes to support the industry and keep drivers COVID Safe. NSW Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the new sites in Yass and Ballina are in addition to the six sites already set up across the state to make…
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…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are calling for projects that improve water efficiency through off-farm infrastructure to save water in the Murray Darling Basin. Under the NSW Nationals in the federal government-funded program, up to $1.48 billion will be provided to support projects, including $1.33 billion for projects put forward by any of…
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…
Four local Landcare bushfire recovery projects on the Mid North Coast have been selected to aid in the recovery of native wildlife and habitat impacted by the Black Summer bushfires. NSW Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said Landcare Australia and the National Landcare Network were co-ordinating the projects, part of a $14 million…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced increased security for tenants and financial support for landlords by extending the Residential Tenancy Support package. NSW Nationals Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said the Residential Tenancy Support package will now be paid for a second month and eligible landlords can now apply…
We’re encouraging people to apply for financial support available for individuals and businesses that are impacted by the current ‘stay at home’ rules.
A ground-breaking recycling project for a Coffs Coast business will capture the economic value of waste while driving jobs in key areas at critical times.
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…
