Nats in government back Warrumbungle sawmill
The state’s last remaining specialist white cypress sawmill will expand thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Job Creation Fund.
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Experts assemble to support student mental health
Teachers will now have access to high quality mental health courses to help them recognise and refer students to the help they need, when they need it.
More TAFE courses to be offered at Hay
A new $7 million TAFE NSW Connected Learning Centre in Hay will almost quadruple course offerings for locals thanks to the Nationals in government.
Nats welcome support for regional workers and businesses
NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has welcomed a package put together to support workers and businesses impacted by the current restrictions.
New ambulance station for Kingscliff
A new ambulance station will ensure local paramedics have the modern equipment and facilities to deliver high-quality emergency care well into the future.
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.
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.