Coffs Harbour hospital – saving and changing lives

Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh at Coffs Harbour Hospital with Minister for Regional Health and Mental Health Bronnie Taylor and Coffs Harbour Health Campus GM Lydia Dennett. A larger emergency department, additional new operating theatres, and increased capacity for renal dialysis are just some of new services that have been delivered as part…

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Applications open NOW for $500 million road repair fund

Applications have opened TODAY for the $500 million Regional and Local Roads Repair Program. Councils need to make an application to Transport for NSW, which will allocate funds based on total kilometres of roads managed in each local government area. The funding split will provide $280 million for rural and regional councils. Nationals Minister for…

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$100 million jobs boost for regional NSW

Driving productivity and growth for local businesses, attracting new investment to the regions and boosting job security will be the focus of the next round of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the $100 million Regional Job Creation Fund Round…

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Communications boost for rescue volunteers

Photo – Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke and Nationals’ candidate for Wagga Wagga Andrianna Benjamin join VRA members to celebrate the funding announcement  The Volunteer Rescue Association of NSW will soon have access to seamless communications coverage across the state thanks to a $4.7 million investment…

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Labor’s soil deception

In a cruel blow to Australian farmers, the Federal Labor Government has axed the $54 million pilot Soil Monitoring Incentives Program (SMIP) While spruiking the SMIP in November 2022, Minister for Agriculture and Emergency Management, Murray Watt, said “healthy soil underpins Australia’s natural landscapes and our high-quality sustainable agriculture industry” and that “without intervention, reduced…

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Celebrate seniors helping our region thrive

Seniors who make the Dubbo electorate a great place to live can be recognised for their efforts, with NSW Nationals MP Dugald Saunders urging locals to nominate them for the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Nominations are now open for the awards program which celebrates the work and achievements of seniors in the…

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Delivering the next generation of nurses and midwives

Aspiring nurses and midwives are encouraged to choose a rewarding career with NSW Health, with support available through cadetship and scholarship programs in 2023. Applications are now open for NSW Health’s Enrolled Nurse Scholarships, Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program and Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships. Eligible school leavers and people considering a career change…

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Palliative care expansion for Tamworth hospital

Local palliative care services will be more than doubled with the NSW Nationals in the state government announcing they will deliver a stand-alone, expanded, and purpose-built palliative care unit at Tamworth Hospital. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the announcement is a big win for the community that will deliver positive outcomes for patients,…

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New skate park for Black Head

Skateboarding enthusiasts in Black Head will be able to enjoy a new skate park, following a $435,000 investment from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the funding from Round Five of the Stronger Country Communities Fund is part of almost $2.6 million invested in…

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Major construction about to get underway on Coffs bypass

The detailed design for the Coffs Harbour bypass has been finalised, clearing the way for major construction to start in March. The main changes to the design include refinements to the Englands Road, Coramba Road, and Korora Hill interchanges. While there have been design updates, the overall design, including tunnels, has not changed. The detailed…

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Study seeks solutions to Wallis Lake Sand Shoaling

A hydrodynamic study of the Wallis Lake estuary will be carried out to find short and long-term dredging solutions to improve navigation near the entrance of Wallis Lake and help prevent the smothering of oyster leases caused by sand shoaling. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the study is the result of recent…

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