Broken promise blocks additional firefighting support

The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to immediately deliver its promised Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle scheme, after almost two years of delays. In January 2024 Labor committed to provide conditional registrations that would enable farmers to drive unregistered vehicles on public roads in an emergency, but is yet to make the…

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“This inquiry has exposed a series of unforgivable failures by the Environment Protection Authority” – Steph Cooke

Nationals Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, says a new report from the NSW Select Committee on PFAS Contamination in Waterways and Drinking Water Supplies makes it clear the Minns Labor Government has been asleep at the wheel. Following an extensive inquiry, the Committee has found the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) breached the precautionary principle and…

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Funding boost for Evans Head community clubs

Two Evans Head community clubs will share more than $11,000 in Federal funding to improve safety and strengthen services for members and the wider community. The Evans Head Casino Surf Life Saving Club has been allocated $8,796 to install new defibrillators. These devices will boost emergency response capability for patrolling lifesavers and provide peace of…

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Draw your ultimate Christmas feast

There’s nothing more iconic than gathering around the table on Christmas Day, but what favourite festive foods that make your celebration special? Children of the Dubbo electorate are being invited to get creative by helping design the Christmas card for local MP Dugald Saunders. Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit…

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$20,493 boost for Lower Clarence rowing club

The Lower Clarence Rowing Club at Maclean has been successful in securing a $20,493 to refurbish its launching ramp, ensuring safer access to the river for people of all ages and abilities. Clarence Nationals MP, Richie Williamson, said the funding, secured under the NSW Community Building Partnerships Program, would make a meaningful difference to the…

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Lyne community organisations share in $65,000 volunteer grants funding

Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, has announced 41 community organisations across the Lyne electorate will share in $65,225 in funding as part of the Australian Government’s 2024-25 Volunteer Grants Program. The Volunteer Grants program supports the crucial role volunteers play in strengthening local communities by funding equipment, training, and other needs to make…

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Timber workers and families abandoned by Labor

The Minns Labor Government’s Great Koala National Park (GKNP) will obliterate the North Coast timber industry, directly impacting up to 5500 regional jobs, and creating severe shortages across NSW. The NSW Nationals say the full 176,000 hectare footprint will further exacerbate the housing crisis, wiping out 40 per cent of the state’s future hardwood supply…

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“It feels like betrayal after betrayal and now the Minns Labor Government has decided to effectively abandon those who need help the most”

The Nationals have slammed the Minns Labor Government for secretly scaling back the Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid North Coast floods, at a time where businesses and farmers are still struggling. Former Deputy Police Commissioner Dave Owens was specifically appointed to the position to manage clean-up and repair efforts but is due to…

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Minns Government mix up slows flood support

The NSW Nationals have raised concerns about miscommunication between Labor Ministers and their departments involved in flood recovery efforts on the Mid North Coast. Farmers unable to access the $75,000 primary producer grants were being directed by the Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) to apply for the $25,000 small business grant through the Reconstruction Authority (RA),…

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Labor breaks down on road to fix potholes

The Minns Labor Government’s so-called ‘road repair blitz’ across regional NSW is little more than business-as-usual maintenance that won’t help councils make much-needed repairs to the roads used by their communities every day. Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Dave Layzell, said more targeted spending is needed, like The Nationals’ hugely successful Fixing Local…

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Drought support turns to dust under Labor

The NSW Nationals are calling for more immediate support for struggling farmers, as extremely dry conditions grip almost half of the state. The Minns Government’s announcement to continue the 2021 Farm Business Resilience Program is a testament to the success of the initiative, but shows Labor has NO plan when it comes to dealing with…

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