The NSW Nationals have raised concerns around a plan to replace the emergency department at Wee Waa Hospital with an urgent care clinic. Health Minister Ryan Park was quizzed about the move at a Budget Estimates hearing, after a similar service was opened in Goulburn but shut down due to staffing issues in just 10…
Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, has welcomed the decision by Norwegian energy giant Equinor to abandon the Hunter Offshore Wind project, and has called for the Albanese Government to back the community and rescind the offshore wind zone. The project had been a key part of the Albanese Government’s clean energy strategy, with…
Shadow Minister for Water, Steph Cooke has condemned the Minns Labor Government for presiding over a litany of failures across the water portfolio, where delays and bungled projects are piling up. Friday’s Budget Estimates were a reminder that major infrastructure projects, such as the Wilcannia Weir replacement, remain years behind schedule, while not one of…
A local project which will light up Sawtell’s streets can now power ahead thanks to a funding boost from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, said he’s extremely pleased Sawtell Chamber of Commerce secured a $14,333 grant for its community-led Sawtell Festoon Light Upgrade. Mr Singh said…
Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism, Kevin Hogan, said the restructure of CSL highlights the risks facing Australia’s pharmaceutical supply chains, and reaffirms the need for the Prime Minister to meet the U.S President to address tariffs. CSL – Australia’s largest pharmaceutical company – has announced plans to cut nearly 3,000 jobs globally, or…
Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has announced a funding injection to preserve the history of Uralla. The Uralla Historical Society runs and maintains the popular McCrossin’s Mill Museum which proudly showcases Uralla’s unique history, and now the Historic Stables Building will undergo a revamp thanks to $18,115 from the Community Building Partnership program.…
Image – Kevin Hogan with Mel Connell from Mel’s Melting Moments on Keen Street. Ms Connell had her life threatened a week ago after asking someone to move from the entry to her shop. The mental health and crime issue in Lismore’s CBD is getting worse. There are frequent reports of assaults, abuse, and antisocial…
The Minns Labor Government’s $334 million Regional Roads Fund is being investigated by the NSW Auditor General after concerns were raised around the lack of probity relating to the chosen projects. New details have emerged that a $50 million grant, or about one sixth of the total funding, was allocated to Minister for Regional Transport…
The popular NSW Nationals steak sandwich fundraiser has returned at this year’s AgQuip agricultural field day near Gunnedah. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the pollies will be picking up the tongs for a good cause. “AgQuip is the highlight of the NSW agricultural calendar, and a major boost to the Gunnedah community who…
The Vietnam War was Australia’s longest conflict of the 20th Century. Our first troops arrived in 1962. Our participation in the war was formally declared at an end when the Governor-General issued a proclamation on January 11, 1973. More than 60,000 Australians served in the Vietnam War, including more than 15,000 National Servicemen. More than…
Labor’s economic roundtable is shaping up to be another PR stunt, including a session on trade that includes virtually none of Australia’s biggest exporters. Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism, Kevin Hogan, said business leaders are telling him they want real reform, not a PR exercise. “Leaving exporters out of a key trade discussion…
The Coffs Coast has secured more than $440,000 in funding for local infrastructure projects through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program. The $41 million program ensures local organisations and councils across the state have the facilities to support more vibrant and inclusive communities. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, said this year’s…
The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to trial new road safety technology during flash flooding after another fatal incident in the Hunter Valley Wine Region last week. One person was killed and another two were lucky to escape after being swept off the Black Creek causeway on Old North Road at…
The NSW Nationals are calling for more support for beekeepers dealing with varroa mite, as they move tens of thousands of hives to Griffith for the annual almond pollination season. The industry is struggling with rising costs and labour for treatments to manage the invasive pest. There are also concerns mass staff cuts at the…
Nationals’ leader, David Littleproud, said Labor’s agriculture productivity roundtable today must help, not hinder, the agriculture sector. Mr Littleproud said he feared farmers would end up being the target of higher taxes and green and red tape, with the agriculture industry forced to bear the brunt of Labor’s ideology. “Labor can ease the burden farmers…
