More than 22,000 residents and businesses in Cowper have been assisted by the Federal Government since November last year when devastating bushfires tore through the region. Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan welcomed the assistance totalling about $39 million and said residents can now make a submission to the Bushfires Royal Commission. “While a…
Tweed small businesses are among 2500 across the State that have already been approved for the new $10,000 NSW Government Coronavirus grant but local Nationals MP Geoff Provest says more should apply. “I don’t want any Tweed businesses to miss out. The money can be paid in as little as five days, but you have…
The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) have taken another step in their longstanding partnership to provide quality health care for people in rural and regional NSW. NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the RFDS will facilitate flights three days a week to transport doctors from Sydney…
This year has been especially challenging for people in rural and regional areas, says NSW Nationals Mental Health Minister Bronnie Taylor. In the face of immense adversity, our communities have shown their resilience throughout. Just as people were aware and alert to fires in the region, now they are aware and alert to the importance…
Tamworth’s eye on the heavens is beginning to take shape with earthworks starting for the $1.8 million Regional Astronomy and Science Centre. NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the start of construction was great news in the midst of difficult times with tight restrictions imposed on the region in an effort to battle…
A suite of measures including short term relief and long term support have been announced to help sustain Australian media businesses through to the other side of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The NSW Nationals were disappointed to hear of the closure of regional newsrooms because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with non-daily papers across the state…
Oberon locals will soon have a dynamic public space to enjoy literature, culture and the arts while accessing the latest technology, thanks to funding to deliver a new, digitally connected community hub from the NSW Nationals in Government. NSW Nationals Member for Bathurst Paul Toole announced $3 million from the Government’s $170 million Drought Stimulus…
Quad bike owners are being warned to ‘keep kids off quad bikes’ in a new SafeWork NSW campaign launched by NSW Nationals Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson. The campaign will remind farmers that quad bikes are the biggest killers on NSW’s farms, causing 132 deaths in Australia since 2011 and that one in seven…
The NSW Nationals in Government are preparing for the post-coronavirus era with three significant grants that will enhance amenities for younger Clarence Valley residents, artists and develop local Indigenous culture, according to local Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. “The NSW Nationals in Government are providing Clarence Valley Council around $170,000 for three terrific projects,” Mr Gulaptis…
Up to 200,000 licence holders operating across the trades and construction sectors will not have to pay up to $50 million worth of licence fees, thanks to the NSW Nationals in Government. NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the licence fee waivers were a crucial part of the state government’s first economic…
The NSW Nationals in Government have announced plans to fast track vital infrastructure projects in regional NSW to help local industries, councils and communities rebuild and recover from the impacts of drought, bushfire and COVID-19. Many of our regional communities have felt the full devastation of bushfires and drought and we are now faced with…
The first rural GP-led COVID-19 respiratory clinic in New South Wales has officially opened in Wagga Wagga. Deputy Prime Minister Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said the new respiratory clinic was part of the Government’s $2.4 billion health package to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Wagga Wagga is a health hub for the…
An older-style timber bridge that crosses the Little River south of Geurie is set to benefit from a share of $86 million being invested into road, bridge and truck wash projects across regional parts of the state. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has announced that $2.716 million will be provided to Dubbo Regional Council to…
The NSW Nationals in Government have welcomed an increase in police across the regions, with new Probationary Constables joining the ranks. NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke welcomed the announcement recruits from Class 340 would soon be on local beats, as part of a $583 million investment over four years. “This is a huge…
NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway has welcomed changes by Coles to ensure that those living in remote communities have access to the vital supplies, by removing purchasing limits for those who live further than 100km from their nearest supermarket. “Many families have been put under undeserved stress and scrutiny in our more remote…
