International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day It’s important to recognise the women around us who play an important role in our lives – not just today, but every day. I am so thankful to be surrounded by incredible women including my wife Jo and two daughters, Keely and Scout. I would also like to acknowledge my…

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Coffs campaign launch

A big crowd has turned out to help launch the re-election campaign of Nationals’ Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. Joined by former Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser, more than 100 people attended the function at the Coffs Harbour Surf Club . Mr Singh spoke about his record of delivery for the Coffs electorate…

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Families to save with voucher swap scheme

Parents will have more choice when it comes to cost of living support thanks to the NSW Nationals’ Active Kids and Creative Kids voucher swap initiative. From term 2, families will be able to use the two vouchers interchangeably, letting kids do more of what they love. The Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers have…

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Grape news for the wine industry

A re-elected Nationals Government will invest a further $3.8 million over four years in partnership with the state’s wine industry to help it grow and prosper. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said a re-elected government would sign a new Memorandum of Understanding with the NSW Wine Industry Association focused on creating…

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Mining approvals secure around 750 regional jobs

A new critical minerals mine which will provide up to 400 regional jobs and drive economic growth has been approved in the state’s north west Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for resources Paul Toole said the historic Cobar Basin will be home to a new underground mine, 10 kilometres from the existing Hera Mine at…

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New wall will be a winner

Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Coastal & Golf Resorts Group GM Brad Daymond at Pacific Bay Resort. A re-elected NSW Nationals Government will commit up to $10 million for a project to build an amenity wall adjacent to the Pacific Bay Resort Precinct to enable the coexistence of the two biggest infrastructure…

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New pontoon for Corcoran Park in Grafton

Watercraft and boating enthusiasts are enjoying the benefits of a new pontoon at Corcoran Park following a boost of funds from the NSW Government’s Boating Now Program. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the project, which involved the construction of a pontoon at the northern end of Corcoran Park, would ensure all water users had…

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Labor scraps Great Western Highway upgrade

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said Labor’s confirmation it will dump the long-awaited upgrade of the Great Western Highway is further proof it has no economic plan to build the transformative infrastructure projects to keep NSW moving forward. Mr Toole said the move sends a clear message to regional NSW that…

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$1,000 rebate for small businesses

A re-elected Nationals Government will provide small businesses with up to $1,000 over two years to help cover the cost of government licenses, fees, and charges. Small businesses are at the backbone of our economy and at the heart of local communities, as well as being one of the largest employers in the state. We’ve…

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Sleepbus on the way for Taree

Nationals’ Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, is pleased to announce he’s been able to secure funding of $65,000 for the Rotary Club of Taree North to enable them to purchase a Sleepbus. The funding, provided by the NSW Nationals, will complement the $35,000 that the Rotary Club has raised throughout the community. Having reached…

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$1.5 million boost for regional event funding

Eventgoers across the country will soon be experiencing more of regional NSW thanks to the opening of the NSW Nationals’ Regional Event Fund. Nationals Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin said events and festivals were vitally important to the visitor economy, with regional communities and event organisers now able to tap into a funding pool worth…

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Taree Showground to be upgraded

The Taree Showground will be upgraded thanks to a significant investment from the NSW Nationals. Nationals’ Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the government will invest more than $158,000 to upgrade infrastructure and improve the showground’s ability to service the community of Taree. “This funding provided by the NSW Nationals will be used…

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