The NSW Nationals in the state government have built a record-equalling 42 new and upgraded schools this year, and are poised to break the record in Term 3. More than $1.3 billion has been invested in the record-breaking 2020 building program under NSW Nationals Education Minister Sarah Mitchell, benefitting thousands of students and providing thousands…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government will continue to deliver the economic lifeline households and businesses need to ensure regional Australia comes through the COVID-19 pandemic in a strong position. The JobKeeper Payment will be extended by six months to March 28, 2021 and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement for those on income support will…
NSW Nationals Member for Calare has proudly announced the removal of yet another mobile phone blackspot in his region. “Today was a great day for the community of Black Springs! I met up with Oberon Council and community members to celebrate the new Telstra small cell base station that’s on its way,” Mr Gee said.…
Upgrades to the Blue Mountains Line in preparation for the arrival of the new Intercity Fleet are now complete. NSW Nationals Member for Bathurst and Regional Transport Minister Paul Toole said the upgrades were another step towards welcoming the first new train since the last of the V-Sets was introduced 30 years ago. “The Blue…
Work is set to start soon on Braidwood’s first adult change table, thanks to more than $60,500 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Community Building Partnership Program. NSW Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro joined Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Mayor Tim Overall and members of the Jerrabomberra Rotary Club to announce funding…
Motorists and freight operators will have better access to Condobolin and Central NSW in the event of local flooding and tourists will have more reasons to visit Lachlan Shire, thanks to $10.1 million in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government. NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway said the Condobolin Freight Logistics…
Livestock and freight trucks are in for a cleaner ride with a new truck wash opening at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets. Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the new $1.6 million truck wash, jointly funded by the NSW Nationals in the state government and Dubbo Regional Council, is great news for the agricultural and…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government are supporting plans to bolster energy infrastructure in the New England region to support the future energy needs of the National Electricity Market (NEM). The government is supporting a feasibility study being undertaken by TransGrid to develop the technical design and commercial process for the New England Transmission…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government are ensuring the Veterans Motorcycle Club Rock Valley Chapter can continue their great work. NSW Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced a grant that will support the club in upgrading their food preparation capabilities, storage space and laundry facilities. “It is fantastic to announce a $4860 volunteer…
Kimpo, South Korea, 1953. Korean youngster “Jimmy” plays draughts with Leading Aircraftman Lance Lee of No. 77 Squadron, RAAF. Photo sourced from the Australian War Memorial JK0797. NSW Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie reflects on the Australians who fought in the “Forgotten War”. On 27 July we will commemorate the more than 17,000…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are administering the Australian Government’s Volunteer Firefighters Financial Support Program, which is designed to help volunteer firefighters who have been called out for more than 10 days since July 2019. Payment of up to $300 per day, with a total cap of $6000, will be available for the…
Nationals Senators have demanded a Federal Court decision on Labor’s live export ban be upheld by the government. Last month the Federal Court found former Labor agriculture minister Joe Ludwig acted unlawfully when he banned live cattle exports in 2011. The result was a major win for the farmers and supply chain businesses that had…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have invested almost $57 million to complete critical water infrastructure projects for three communities in the Central West, as part of its emergency response to drought in regional NSW. NSW Nationals Water Minister Melinda Pavey said the three water security projects in Orange, Bathurst and Condobolin will receive…
NSW Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has welcomed news that Qantas will continue to connect Moree with Sydney by air for another two years. “This is a major boost for businesses and tourism operators in the Moree district,” Mr Marshall said. “This announcement gives the Moree community continued certainty and security about its…
National Farmers Federation release Get Australia Growing report Australia’s peak agricultural body, the National Farmers Federation, has called for governments to “Get Australia Growing” out of the COVID-19 downturn. The 20-page document is framed around responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic but also touches on a number of themes that The Nationals would find familiar.…
