Activating regional economies for the future

Turbocharging economies and jobs growth across regional NSW is at the heart of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s new $175 million Growing Regional Economies Fund. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole, speaking in Coffs Harbour, said the Growing Regional Economies Fund will invest in infrastructure and facilities projects that will…

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Support for new parents in Grafton

New mum Kristi Chevalley and baby Billie do the honours of cutting the ribbon at the official launch of the Tresillian in Clarence Family Care Centre, watched on by the Hon Bronnie Taylor, Tresillian CEO Rob Mills and Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. Young families in Grafton and surrounding areas now have access to increased…

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Curtain raises for new Manning Entertainment Centre studio

NSW Nationals Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin and Federal Nationals Member for Lyne David Gillespie have officially opened the Beryl Jane Flett Studio – a new multi-purpose theatre space within the Manning Entertainment Centre at Taree. The $4.7 million project was co-funded through the NSW Government’s Regional Cultural Fund, the Australian Government, MidCoast Council…

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Master plan released for Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment

Regional Health and Mental Health Minister Bronnie Taylor, Nationals’ Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis, and Nationals’ candidate for Clarence Richie Williamson have announced the release of the zonal master plan for the $264 million Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment. The master plan has three zones: a new building zone for a multi-storey clinical services building and…

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Rescue Boat boost for Evans Head

The latest addition to the Marine Rescue NSW fleet has been unveiled at Evans Head, delivering better protection for Northern NSW coastal communities. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke said the $556,000 ‘Evans Head 31’ is one of 38 new vessels delivered through a $37.6 million investment by the NSW Nationals in…

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Major upgrade for Port Macquarie landmark

A new boardwalk with viewing platforms will be built at Tacking Point Lighthouse, creating an accessible, modern addition to one of Port Macquarie’s iconic landmarks. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said a $750,000 grant from Round Two of the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund, along with an additional $300,000 contribution…

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Over $1.3 million for Grenfell district projects

Five projects in the Weddin Shire have received a total of over $1.3 million in funding thanks to Round Five of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said a $629,979 redevelopment of Taylor Park, including a new all-abilities playground, is a particular highlight. “I…

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Site selected for new Grafton emergency hub

A new Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centre will be built at Clarence Valley Regional Airport thanks to an $8.5 million investment by the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke joined Nationals Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis, Nationals’ candidate for Clarence Richie Williamson, and Rural Fire…

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Saving on preschool fees

Parents across NSW are set to save up to $4,220 a year on their preschool fees, thanks to a landmark investment by the NSW Nationals in the state government. For the first time, parents whose children attend preschool programs at Long Day Care settings will enjoy subsidised fees, following the introduction of the new $1.3…

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Sarah Mitchell

Smarter look for schools for start of new school year

Students will be returning to public schools across NSW with freshly painted classrooms and new COLAs after hundreds of maintenance and minor capital projects were completed during the summer holidays. In 2022/23, more than $1.3 billion is being invested in planned maintenance and minor capital works thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s…

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Keeping our regions safe

A muscled up NSW Police Force’s Raptor Squad will now have permanent bases in regional NSW, expanding to the state’s Northern and Southern regions to target and dismantle organised criminal networks. The launch of the Raptor North and Raptor South squads will deliver an extra 30 staff, comprising investigators, Operations Support Group (OSG) operatives, and…

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Funding community projects in the Myall Lakes

Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, has announced 11 community projects in the Myall Lakes electorate will benefit from almost $2.6 million in grant funding under Round Five of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Nationals Minister for Regional Roads and Transport, Sam Farraway, visited Pacific Palms to announce funding for two of…

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