Minister Taylor launches suicide monitoring system
A new suicide monitoring system will provide up-to-date data for health and support services about the number of suicide deaths across the state.
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Nats in government look to secure future energy supply
More than 9000 jobs and $32 billion of private investment is expected to roll into the regions by 2030 thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government.
Don’t forget to look at the outcomes, says Senator
NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey spent years working in water policy before entering Parliament. Here she writes about why it’s important to look at real-world results, not just numbers on a page, when it comes to water. In any other world 97 per cent would be a high distinction. It is a sad indictment of…
Reminder to get your skin checked
With the warm summer months fast approaching, NSW Nationals Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton is urging everyone to get their skin checked. “Many farming communities across my electorate are in the thick of harvest and summer is approaching, so I’ve thrown my support behind a campaign to raise awareness of non-melanoma skin cancer,” Mr Coulton…
NSW Nationals team up to protect Nambucca
Residents in Nambucca Shire will have peace of mind when visiting Main Beach, with improvements on the way for the coastal seawall thanks to the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments. NSW Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey announced $3.6 million for a Coastal Protection…
Nats in government deliver real help for schools
Students, parents and teachers are getting more support thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government. Families and young children in NSW will benefit from an extra year of free preschool with the NSW Nationals in the state government announcing funding for community and mobile preschools in 2021. The NSW Nationals in the state…
NSW Nats unleash toughest penalties for animal cruelty
Cowards caught committing acts of cruelty to animals will now face the harshest set of penalties in Australia, with the NSW Nationals in the state government set to dramatically ramp up punishments for animal cruelty offenders, Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall says. Mr Marshall will introduce notice for legislation this week into State Parliament to increases…
Remembering our fallen
The NSW Nationals are urging the community to stop and remember the sacrifice of our Australian servicemen and women. “Remembrance Day is a time to come together and reflect on the events which have shaped our nation,” NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said. “Every year on the 11th hour of the 11th day…
Supporting jobs in bushfire-affected regions
The NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments are working together to rebuild communities like Rappville, which was ravaged by bushfire last summer.
More cash to fix local roads and create local jobs
Round 2 of the NSW Nationals in government’s accelerated Fixing Local Roads Program has opened to deliver better, safer roads and boost local job opportunities.
Nationals in government support regional media
This brings stability for local journalists, ensuring they can continue their important work with the certainty that their organisation’s bottom-line has been bolstered by the federal government.
Live music to return to the regions
Local pubs, clubs and live music venues across regional NSW are set to host some of Australia’s biggest music artists before the end of the year to help kick-start the entertainment industry after COVID-19 closures.
North Coast Nationals work for region’s water future
It is an important chance for residents, farmers, businesses, and councils to have their say on how water infrastructure is designed and managed in the future.
Millions secured for bushfire-affected region
Taree and the Manning Valley will soon be home to one of the Mid North Coast’s largest regional indoor sporting and entertainment facilities thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments.
Shows will go on with NSW Nats in state government
Country shows are set to return in 2021 with the NSW Nationals in the state government announcing COVID-safe guidelines for local shows.