Chris Gulaptis

Less paperwork for community groups

Charities and community groups in rural, regional and remote areas can now raise money and run community events free of unnecessary red tape and admin costs, following action from the NSW Nationals in the state government and improvements to community gaming laws. “I received a lot of feedback on this: local not for profits were…

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Temporary housing pods arrive in Monaro

Two recovery pods have arrived in Nerriga this week, allowing those impacted by the summer’s bushfires to stay on their properties while they begin the process of rebuilding. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro said up to 200 accommodation pods were being rolled out across the state, thanks to a partnership between the…

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Andrew Gee congratulates CWA on local efforts

The Ilford-Running Stream CWA branch recently raised $26,500 for local fencing in the aftermath of the bushfires. “It was a simply outstanding effort from an inspiring group of country women who work so hard for the local community,” Mr Gee said. “I recently caught up with them to see how they spent their Volunteer Grant;…

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Barnaby Joyce

Barnaby delivering for Uralla

Federal Nationals Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is busy delivering for his local communities, making sure they get their fair share of government funding. “New cricket pitch facilities at Bundarra, upgrades to Uralla’s BMX park, a new camp kitchen at Queen Street Caravan Park, a new solar system at Kentucky Hall, and Uralla tourist…

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Bronnie Taylor

Building mental fitness in rural and regional communities

People across regional NSW will benefit from mental health and wellbeing workshops focused on ‘prevention through connection’, thanks to a four-way collaboration between the NSW Nationals in Government-funded Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) and Gotcha4Life, Landcare NSW and Surf Life Saving NSW. NSW Nationals Mental Health Minister Bronnie Taylor said the partnership would bring…

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Learning the lessons of remote education

NSW Nationals Education Minister Sarah Mitchell says innovations in education made by schools and teachers during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic are being collected to retain any improvements. One of the best examples was Menindee Central School, which ran an at-home cooking challenge, Menindee Kitchen Rules, keeping students engaged and families supported at the height of…

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Nats MP delivering local stimulus funding

NSW Nationals Regional Transport Minister Paul Toole is making sure his local communities get their fair share of funding, even as he works to improve road safety across the state. Mr Toole went into bat for local show societies in his Bathurst Electorate, securing funding as part of the NSW Nationals in Government’s COVID-19 stimulus…

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Scone Race Club Receives Funding Boost

Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen has announced the community will benefit from $150,000 in funding to support Scone Race Club under the NSW Nationals in Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Mr Johnsen said the funding will help Scone Race Club extend its function centre, as part of a program that helps communities recover from the…

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Delivering drought stimulus for Coonamble

New projects that will facilitate the flow of money through local economies, generate jobs and support local businesses will soon start rolling out across Coonamble Shire Council with the NSW Nationals in Government confirming $600,000 in funding. Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway said funding from the $170 million Drought Stimulus Package will allow Coonamble…

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Extra bus services for Griffith

Griffith customers will benefit from more travel choices as additional and extended services are rolled out across its bus network from July 20. Duty MLC for Murray Wes Fang said the new timetable was part of the NSW Nationals in Government’s 16 Regional Cities program to deliver more travel flexibility to regional communities and provide…

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Marshall visits key fish hatchery

NSW Nationals Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall has visited Ebor’s Dutton Trout Hatchery, which is poised to play a major role in the state’s trout re-stocking program. It’s all systems go for the Northern Tablelands facility, with drought conditions easing, and plans to protect the fishing industry. “Last week I visited the hatchery to catch up…

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Nats to tackle rugby league taskforce

Dubbo’s hopes of attracting an NRL Premiership game have received a massive boost with NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders named as chair of the Government’s NRL Regional Taskforce. The taskforce is being formed to develop a plan to bring more games to regional NSW. Deputy Premier John Barilaro made the announcement during a…

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More habitat for endangered koalas in the Tweed

The NSW Nationals in Government have acquired an additional 89 hectares of land to expand Cudgen Nature Reserve and aid the recovery of the Tweed koala population. The addition will help to provide long-term habitat protection for native plants and animals on the Tweed Coast, including the endangered Tweed and Brunswick Rivers koala colony. NSW…

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Emergency communications boost for Myall Lakes

NSW Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has announced that the local public safety network (PSN) has been boosted with the completion of six new radio sites at Nerong State Forest, Nabiac, Coolongolook, Smiths Lake, Ganghat and Forster. Mr Bromhead said the new radio sites, delivered by NSW Telco Authority, are vital to ongoing…

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