More Australian students will receive scholarships to study outside the capital cities to support regional communities and education providers. The second round of applications for the Australian Government’s Destination Australia program allows regional universities and vocational education providers to apply to offer scholarships of up to $15,000 a student per year. The Nationals in Government…
Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan joined many Australians in a National Acknowledgement of Country on Wednesday to show respect for our nation’s Traditional Owners. Mr Conaghan said it was part of National Reconciliation Week, which runs until next Wednesday and this year’s theme is ‘In This Together’. “Today and the whole of this week…
NSW Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen has announced sports organisations in his electorate have shared in $4.6 million of grants to purchase equipment, improve facilities and increase participation opportunities. Mr Johnsen said the grants would assist local sporting organisations as COVID-19 restrictions slowly eased. “Sport is a vital part of the fabric of…
It’s been more than 30 years since the last dam was built in our state, but just a few years after widespread flooding NSW is in the grips of drought. NSW Nationals Water Minister Melinda Pavey spoke to Alan Jones on Tuesday morning about how the party has been working hard to build more dams.…
Sustainable farming efforts are being boosted thanks to the Nationals in Government with more support on offer under the latest round of the $43.5 million Smart Farms Small Grants program. This program is developing and extending new tools and technologies to help farmers and regional communities adopt best practice land management. Nationals Deputy Leader and…
The Federal Nationals in Government are continuing to back drought-affected communities, providing nearly $1.5 million in funding towards 39 new projects under the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s Tackling Tough Times Together program. Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack said rural and regional Australia was continuing to show amazing spirit and resilience…
Pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants across the state will soon be able to have up to 50 customers, subject to strict rules, as COVID-19 restriction are eased. The move is about safely bringing back thousands of jobs and has been widely welcomed by businesses and the community. This decision has been made with expert health…
Key community infrastructure across rural and regional NSW will be supported as part of a $1.8 billion boost from the Federal Nationals in Government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said he would be meeting with local mayors to discuss potential projects which may be supported by the extra…
Bushfire-impacted dairy farmers, fruit growers and forestry businesses are set to benefit from recovery funding to help them get back on their feet and back to work, thanks to the NSW Nationals in Government’s $140 million Bushfire Industry Recovery Package. NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said targeted grants would be available to…
The NSW Nationals in Government are one step closer to delivering the state’s first major dam projects in three decades after signing on partner company WaterSecure to oversee the projects. NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the announcement meant the Wyangala Dam wall-raising would be fast-tracked in her electorate, as well as building…
NOTE: Picture taken prior to social distancing restrictions. Schools across rural and regional NSW have welcomed back their students to fulltime classes in public schools. NSW Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said he was thrilled that life was getting back to normal in an important way for school students. “We know that parents,…
The Federal Nationals in Government will deliver a $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local councils. The package of support will help local councils support jobs and businesses by delivering priority projects focused on infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. The new $500 million Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program and the bringing forward…
Sick children in regional and rural NSW will be able to continue to access free professional flight and ground transport services thanks to a $200,000 boost from the NSW Nationals in Government. NSW Nationals Minister for Regional Youth Bronnie Taylor announced the support this week, which will enable non-profit organisation Little Wings to continue their…
Up to 2000 new jobs will be created and $4.6 billion will be injected into regional NSW with Australia’s biggest energy storage project getting the go-ahead today from the NSW Nationals in Government. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals Leader John Barilaro said planning approval for the Snowy 2.0 Main Works would mean new jobs, big…
The town of Nymboida was devastated by the recent bushfires, with more than 80 homes destroyed and livelihoods shattered. But it is an incredibly resilient community, and a grant from the Nationals in Government is helping them rebuild and recover. Clarence Valley Council received over $1.4 million in Federal Government grants to assist with bushfire…
