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…
Enhanced safety measures for point-to-point transport providers such as taxis and hire vehicles are being rolled out in Dubbo with the trial of a free vehicle sanitisation station. NSW Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said Dubbo was the first regional centre to trial the initiative, which is designed to enhance driver…
People will be able to take a holiday anywhere across the state from June, re-opening regional communities to tourism. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals Leader John Barilaro said while regional NSW will welcome visitors with open arms, holidaymakers should call their planned accommodation venues and attractions to ensure they will be open and confirm their…
NOTE: Picture taken prior to social distancing restrictions. NSW Nationals Member for Tweed Geoff Provest says the contribution of volunteers has never been so important and National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to say thank you. “The last 12 months have been challenging for our community and there is no better time to recognise…
Schoolchildren will return to classrooms full-time next week as the government eases the state back to normal. The success of the phased return to face to face teaching during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated the education system and community are ready for school to come back full-time. NSW Nationals Education Minister Sarah Mitchell thanked…
The Australian Government is supporting world-leading research into the latest COVID-19 treatments through a dedicated round of the Medical Research Future Fund’s Biomedical Translation Bridge. The Government, in partnership with the not-for-profit organisation MTPConnect, has announced a new round of its $22.3 million Biomedical Translation Bridge (BTB) Program to support COVID-19 related research projects. The…
Owners of Driver Reviver locations across the nation can now apply for a share of $3 million in Australian Government funding to upgrade their life-saving rest sites. Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Nationals Leader Michael McCormack said Driver Reviver sites provided a place for drivers and their passengers to stop and have safety and fatigue…
The Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade has celebrated a major milestone with the 36 kilometre Glenugie to Tyndale section opening this week. Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan said motorists no longer needed to pass through South Grafton and Ulmarra. “This is a significant moment for our community and for travellers up and…
NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has encouraged regional apprentices to apply for the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships. Mr Singh said the scholarships support apprentices who were experiencing financial or personal hardship but demonstrate a high aptitude for vocational education and were committed to their on and off the job training. Mr Singh…
NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced thousands in funding for projects in Coolamon Shire under the Community Building Partnership Program. Coolamon Shire Council has secured $4648 for an upgrade to the Marrar Memorial Hall supper room and $10,000 for upgrades to the Beckom Hall, including vinyl flooring. Ms Cooke said the funding…
The NSW Nationals in Government continue to support bushfire-affected communities, announcing $8.5 million for Operation Outreach, which is aimed at ensuring everyone who needs support gets it. NSW Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the bushfire recovery program was pushing ahead in leaps and bounds and the NSW Nationals in Government were committed…
Twenty-four-hour access to the Mudgee PCYC gym will soon become a reality thanks to $26,417 in funding secured by NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders. The funding, obtained through the NSW Nationals in Government’s Community Building Partnership program, will allow the installation of a security access entry for 24-hour gym activities. Mr Saunders said…
NSW Nationals Member for Monaro and Deputy Premier John Barilaro has announced a significant investment in the Snowy Mountains to help boost tourism and jobs after what has been a challenging start to 2020. The NSW Nationals in Government will contribute $3.3 million from the Regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund to revitalise the…
A massive milestone in the $60 million redevelopment of Inverell District Hospital has been reached, with the construction of the new state-of-the-art hospital building on Moore Street now complete. Twenty months after the first sod was turned on the revolutionary project, tools are down and contractor Richard Crookes Construction has handed the new acute services…
The Australian Government, in conjunction with all State and Territory governments, have agreed to jointly invest in a new $80 million infection control training fund. The fund will support customer-facing businesses to train workers in how to minimise the risk of spread of COVID-19 and support them to re-open safely. The fund will enable the…
