Cowra’s new $110.2 million hospital has commenced operations, marking another major milestone for the project and an exciting new chapter for the region’s healthcare. Following months of preparation, a coordinated transfer of departments from the existing hospital is now underway, with emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care operating within the new facility as of today. Nationals…
The death of a NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) firefighter near Bulahdelah overnight is a solemn reminder of the dangerous work done by fire crews to protect our communities. Nationals Senator for NSW and Shadow Minister for Emergency Management, Ross Cadell, paid tribute to the man who was struck by a falling tree…
Design for a permanent Water Treatment Plant in Narrandera will commence, with the Commonwealth Government stepping up to support the delivery of clean drinking water to the community in place of their state counterparts. $908,000 has been awarded from the National Water Grid Fund, which will pay for the plans needed to support the construction…
The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to order an immediate audit of all operational and planned wind turbines after asbestos was found at multiple sites across Australia. NSW Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh said this commonsense approach is about protecting our regional communities and workers who operate and maintain these assets. “No…
Clarence Nationals MP, Richie Williamson, is backing a community-led petition calling on the NSW Labor Government to urgently reform youth sentencing laws, following growing concern across Casino and the wider community about repeat juvenile offenders. The ePetition, organised by Casino resident Judith Karam, urges the NSW Government to review and strengthen current legislation to prevent…
Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, has called out Premier Chris Minns for his out-of-touch comments regarding the recovery of flood-affected communities along the Mid North Coast. This morning, on television, the Premier claimed: “I think the thing we should be most proud of is the way that we rallied during Cyclone Alfred at…
Nationals MPs Tanya Thompson and Alison Penfold have welcomed the official opening of Taree’s Iron Arena, describing it as a game-changer for the community. Mrs Thompson, the Member for Myall Lakes, said “This is fantastic news for Taree and the broader region and it has certainly been long-awaited.” “I want to acknowledge the advocacy of…
The Minns Labor Government has been condemned for its continuing failure to maintain law and order after a weekend of climate activists wreaking havoc in Newcastle resulting in more than 140 arrests. Activists shut down parts of Newcastle Harbour blocking both commercial vessels and coal ships, even boarding ships. Shadow Police Minister, Paul Toole, said…
Nationals Senator for NSW, Ross Cadell, says forestry members of the Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union (TFTU) have been served up on a platter to support Labor’s dirty deal with The Greens in a move akin to the turkey serving itself up on Thanksgiving. Last week, Labor and The Greens did a dirty deal to…
The dirty deal between the Labor-Greens coalition is a dark day for Australia’s mining industry, and a dark day for Australia’s prosperity. Shadow Minister for Resources, Senator Susan McDonald, and Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources, Jamie Chaffey, slammed the Albanese Labor Government for their disgraceful capitulation to the Greens, selling out our vital resources industry…
NSW Government neglect in the agricultural sector has been laid bare with the latest departmental survey results showing record low morale at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The 2025 People Matter Employee Survey results show a sharp decline across almost every category of the extensive review which covered staff wellbeing, employee engagement,…
A united campaign to secure safe, clean drinking water for Narrandera is gaining momentum with local leaders calling on the NSW Labor Government to approve immediate relief measures and commit to long-term investment in the town’s water infrastructure. Nationals Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, along with Narrandera Shire Council led by Mayor Neville Kschenka, are…
Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has criticised the Minns Labor Government’s rejection of amendments to address Doli Incapax in the Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. The government voted down the amendments – which would strengthen laws for repeat youth offenders – instead opting for a weakened approach modelled…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Management, and Nationals Senator for NSW, Ross Cadell, is urging communities across the state to take today’s Total Fire Bans and catastrophic fire danger warnings extremely seriously, as new concerns emerge that hazard reduction activities remain well below recommended levels. Senator Cadell said Wednesday’s conditions with extreme heat, dry fuel loads,…
Nationals Leader David Littleproud said the citrus industry is facing growing concerns about the lack of a high-quality import risk assessment of the citrus fruit Pomelo. Mr Littleproud said it was clear independent scientific experts were needed, amid growing concerns over Labor’s decision to import Pomelo from Vietnam, just weeks after the Australian Banana Growers’…
