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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Old Bar community is a step closer to a new state-of-the-art ambulance station with the turning of first sod to mark the start of construction on the Old Bar Road site. Nationals’ Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the event marks a significant milestone in delivering a new ambulance station for the Old…
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…
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…
More affordable homes will be available for people in regional NSW thanks to a major new housing reform package from the NSW Nationals in government. Nationals’ Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the program will identify suitable Crown land across the state to rezone and activate for additional housing, starting with 615 hectares…
Nationals’ Member for Monaro Nichole Overall has confirmed that Jindabyne will be home to a brand new ambulance station, as part of the $232 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration Program. Mrs Overall said this new station will make a huge difference for the local community. “The Snowy Mountains is a growing area that sees the…
Nationals’ candidate for Clarence, Richie Williamson, was on hand to welcome the handover of keys to a new $400,000 rescue vehicle and trailer to volunteers of the Woodburn SES Unit by Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery, Steph Cooke. Mr Williamson said the new vehicle and trailer were the…
Dave Layzell and Maitland Mayor Cr Philip Penfold at Melville Ford Bridge, Melville. 12 projects will roll out across the Upper Hunter Electorate under a $312.5 million boost to rebuild damaged roads and transport infrastructure to better withstand future natural disasters across northern NSW. Nationals’ Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the first-of-its-kind Regional…
Patients at Young District Hospital are benefitting from the installation of a new cutting-edge CT scanner thanks to a $1 million investment from the NSW Nationals. The installation of the new CT scanner is offering emergency and inpatient services for Young and surrounding hospitals. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has visited Young District Hospital to inspect the new CT scanner and…
Fee-free training will be rolled out to the livestock sector thanks to the expansion of a NSW Nationals’ program investing in upskilling and growing the agricultural workforce. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said from its inception, AgSkilled has focused on plant-based industries like cropping, cotton, viticulture and horticulture, where it has…
