Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads and Upper Hunter Nationals MP, Dave Layzell, has welcomed an IPART decision that will allow more shipping containers to be moved through the Port of Newcastle. Mr Layzell said the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s finding that a one-off, $13 million compensation payment to remove the liability placed…
Old Bar’s first ambulance station has officially been opened. The station, at 105 Old Bar Road, forms part of the former Nationals Government’s $232 million investment in the Rural Ambulance Reconfiguration (RAIR) program. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, said the station has a purpose-built design featuring internal parking for up to four emergency…
Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall will draw his 20-year career in public office to a close next month, announcing today he would be stepping down from state politics during a meeting of Mayors from across the region in Inverell. Mr Marshall said he would formally hand his resignation as the Member for Northern…
Nationals Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, says talented students across the Riverina and Central West have once again demonstrated, through their writing, an understanding of the importance of honouring our veterans and current serving Defence Force Personnel. More than 1,000 Primary and Secondary students from around 40 schools across the Riverina electorate submitted entries for…
The expansion of one of the Clarence Valley’s largest timber factories, Big River Group, is a huge boost to the local economy and sets the bar high in supplying the sustainable manufacturing of high-quality specialist technical timber products across the state. The upgrade includes the installation of state-of-the-art machinery that will substantially increase Big River’s…
Federal Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, has attended the official opening of the new state-of-the-art science block at St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino. Mr Hogan secured a $3.6 million grant for the $5 million project, with the Parish and school community funding the remaining. The first sod for the project was turned in January,…
The Mudgee Country Universities Centre (CUC) has officially opened, after the former NSW Nationals Government put $1.27m towards the project. Nationals Leader and Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders, announced the project in March last year and said it is a significant milestone for the community. “Where a person chooses to live should not limit the…
Labor’s fresh food tax has been passed in the House of Representatives, in a move that will drive up the cost-of-living and make groceries more expensive at the checkout. Nationals Leader David Littleproud said Labor’s legislation is an attack on families and farmers. The new tax, called a biosecurity protection levy, will force farmers to…
Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has welcomed more than $700,000 in funding for the Country University Centre (CUC) Cowra Region to help secure its future. “When I was asked to support CUC Cowra in its endeavour to secure funding under Cohort 4 of the Regional University Study Hubs Program, it was my privilege…
More than $3,000 has been raised to support Great Lakes Palliative Care Inc at the 2024 Myall Lakes Seniors Concerts in Forster. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, said while the concerts were great entertainment, they also raise money that benefits local community groups. “Stephen Bromhead, my predecessor, started our local seniors’ concerts 13…
Tamworth’s hard-working paramedics are now saving lives from their state-of-the-art new ambulance station on Piper Street, North Tamworth. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the station is an outstanding new asset for our paramedics who are now working in a modern, fully equipped, and comfortable environment. “I particularly want to thank our local paramedics…
Shadow Water Minister Steph Cooke is calling on the Water Minister to take a more proactive approach during the Minns Labor Government’s second year in office when it comes to finding solutions to water issues throughout rural and regional areas. Ms Cooke said it’s her very real fear that issues surrounding the safe and secure…
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has thanked Member for Parkes Mark Coulton for more than 16 years of service, after Mr Coulton announced he will retire at the next Federal Election. Mr Littleproud said Mr Coulton was a highly respected Member of Parliament who served the Parkes electorate and his nation with enormous integrity and hard…
Locals have come out in force at Ulmarra to launch a petition demanding the NSW Labor Government cancel plans to shut down the historic and vital Ulmarra to Southgate ferry. Attendees included Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson, Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Dave Layzell, Councillor Steve Pickering, Ulmarra community leader Sue Kearney and…
Mark Coulton, the Nationals’ Member for Parkes, has released the following statement. It is with mixed emotions that I announce that I will not be contesting the seat of Parkes at the next federal election. It has been an incredible honour to represent the people of the Parkes electorate for more than 16 years, but…
