Domestic violence victim-survivors, Aboriginal Australians and people who’ve lost their jobs and homes as a result of COVID-19 will be among those to benefit from a Commonwealth funding boost of more than $15.6 million for NSW’s legal assistance sector. NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said local free legal services will receive a…
NSW Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has announced that learner drivers preparing for their P-plate exams on the state’s Mid North Coast will be able to practice their skills in a safe environment, thanks to a new driving simulator funded by the NSW Nationals in Government. Mr Bromhead was joined by Minister for…
Could 12-year-old Lincoln Chambers one day win Olympic gold for athletics? Or perhaps 13-year-old Ruby Dykstra will represent Australia in an international pony club competition? Maybe 15-year-old Jemimah Andrews will one day play for the Australian Diamonds netball team. Only time will tell for these youngsters, but Federal NSW Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan…
Work to ensure the safety and reliability of the old Macksville Bridge has been accelerated as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s economic stimulus package. NSW Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said stimulus funding from the $2.3 billion COVID-19 package announced in March allowed Transport for NSW to bring forward and…
NSW Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has met with local communities to discuss agriculture and opportunities. “It was great to be at the Roxy Theatre in Bingara last week for the Namoi Unlimited board meeting and workshops,” Mr Coulton said of the recent trip. “Namoi Unlimited is a joint organisation of several councils in…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
