Weighing in at more than 700 pages, the latest NSW Budget isn’t exactly light reading. But it contains a lot of great news for rural and regional NSW. Here’s some of the highlights from what many are calling “the Budget for the bush”. Northern NSW Northern NSW will receive funding boosts for hospitals and schools,…
Local health is the big winner from the NSW Budget, according to Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. “The Budget confirms key local election promises namely progressing planning for the $263 million Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment on top of the $17.5 million already invested in the current upgrade of the hospital,” Mr Gulaptis said. “The Budget…
NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson says water security is a key part of the NSW Budget with $170 million to fast track critical water and infrastructure projects in drought stricken areas. Mr Anderson, whose electorate is one of those particularly hard-hit by the drought, said the pressure from an unprecedented drought meant that…
Regional communities and drought-stricken farmers are at the heart of the 2019-20 NSW Budget with the Nationals in Government expanding emergency drought support measures, increasing funding for regional roads and water security, and investing record amounts in mobile and data connectivity. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said this Budget commited $355…
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke visited Narrandera Golf Club today to see how work is progressing on the installation of a new irrigation system. The project received $475,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund and $186,000 from the Infrastructure Grants program in February, and work is now well underway. “We’ve got a new irrigation system…
Regional families will receive even more support with the Nationals in Government announcing a further round of funding for Early Childhood and Education services – part of a $755 million boost to support regional areas experiencing the State’s worst drought on record. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro said a further…
Regional communities need access to the very best mobile phone and internet services; it’s essential digital infrastructure for homes, businesses and emergency services. That’s why the Nationals in Government have allocated $400 million over the next four years to significantly improve data services throughout the regions, including the development of a data hub at Dubbo.…
The NSW Nationals have a new Senator for the next six years, and the bush has a tough fighter on its side. Perin Davey, a no-nonsense country woman from the Riverina, has been elected as a NSW Senator after the distribution of preferences by the Australian Electoral Commission. This great result comes after a hard-fought…
Communities suffering under severe drought conditions will benefit from accelerated funding for critical town water projects, as well as other shovel-ready infrastructure projects. Shovel-ready projects that could be funded include regional airport upgrades, activation of industrial lands and CBD revitalisation projects. The Nationals in Government have committed to a $170 million Drought Infrastructure Package that…
This year, both elections were named by many analysts as “polls on energy and emissions policy”.
Perhaps as no surprise to many, the real solution that seems to tick every box was hardly raised at all.
That solution is, of course, nuclear power.
The Nationals in Government’s Regional Rail Fleet Project will open the door to new opportunities for local businesses and suppliers, as well as creating hundreds of jobs in regional communities. NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said industry briefings for the project were held on Monday, May 27, led by Momentum Trains, with more…
The Federal Nationals have been returned to Government after a hard-fought campaign thanks to the tireless work of our members and supporters. This incredible result is because of the long hours spent on pre-poll, handing out how-to-vote cards across the State. It’s due to all the people who got up at the crack of dawn…
NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced the approval of a new $130 million solar facility to be built near West Wyalong, paving the way for construction to begin. Ms Cooke said the 100 megawatt solar farm will generate up to 150 jobs during its construction, and create clean, renewable energy to power…
The Nationals want to help more young people overcome one of the biggest barriers to home ownership: The 20 per cent deposit. Saving a deposit for your first home can be a real struggle, and a lot of potential homeowners are missing out. Most banks and lenders require a minimum 20 per cent deposit or…
Gurmesh Singh, the NSW Nationals’ new Member for Coffs Harbour, has given his inaugural speech in Parliament. Read the full text below: I begin by congratulating Madam Deputy Speaker on her election to that role yesterday. I stand here today extremely happy to have been elected by the good people of the electorate of Coffs…
