More than 6,000 hectares of high biodiversity land on the Liverpool Plains will be protected for good by the NSW Government, as part of the finalisation of a $100 million agreement with Shenhua Watermark Coal Pty Limited (Shenhua). Deputy Premier Paul Toole said the government’s acquisition of the parcels of land delivers on a commitment to protect…
Riding for the Disabled is a voluntary, non-profit organisation which provides opportunities for anyone with a disability to enjoy safe, healthy, therapeutic, horse-related activities. The organisation is made up of some wonderful students, parents, committee members, and volunteers. Last year Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole paid a number of visits to…
The wait is over for 76,000 students who have received their Higher School Certificate results. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said this is a momentous day for school leavers, who have achieved outstanding results on par with previous years. “The Class of 2021 should feel so proud of what they have achieved today, succeeding…
Narromine’s Abram Liddell has been recognised after finishing first in the state in Electrotechnology in the 2021 Higher School Certificate. Electrotechnology includes the design, assembly and repair of electronic and electrical networks, equipment, facilities for purposes such as industrial, commercial, and domestic. Abram’s school, St Johns College Dubbo said, in a statement, “This is an…
Millions more people in NSW are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccination after NSW Health brought forward the interval between doses by a month. State-run vaccination clinics will begin offering COVID-19 booster vaccinations three months after people have received their second dose from this Friday – January 21. The change from a four-month interval…
The students who have obtained first place in a 2021 Higher School Certificate course are being acknowledged for their extraordinary academic achievement. About 76,000 HSC students who sat at least one exam in 2021 will receive their results by SMS, email and online from 6am tomorrow. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said 149 certificates…
Work is starting this week on the first of three new overtaking lanes and safety upgrades on the Mitchell Highway, as part of a $32 million investment between Dubbo and Narromine. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the new overtaking lanes were part of the NSW Government’s $18 million commitment to fund the upgrade…
Myall Lakes residents have been given their first look at the $100 million Stage 2 redevelopment of Manning Base Hospital with the master plan unveiled. Nationals Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said Stage 2 builds on the $40 million upgrade completed as part of Stage 1 in mid-2020. “We know that more people are…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced the hugely successful Regional Seniors Travel Card will be extended and expanded. The card, which puts $250 in the pocket of eligible regional seniors, was initially promised for two years at the 2019 election. Such has been the success and the demand that the NSW Nationals…
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has announced $1.5 million in funding to reinvigorate and improve Lithgow’s Main Street. The funding will come from Round 8 of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Resources For Regions program. Mr Toole said the funding will be provided to Lithgow City Council with the…
Ophir Road will be upgraded thanks to $700,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Safer Roads Program. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the upgrades will deliver a safer and improved journey for the hundreds of locals who use the road every day travelling into Orange for…
Organisers of major events and festivals that have been cancelled or significantly disrupted by COVID Public Health Orders will be supported by funding through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Event Saver Fund. Major events are a key economic driver that create thousands of jobs across the state. The Event Saver Fund will ensure…
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers across the Mid North Coast now can apply for a grant of up to $25,000 each to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program. The grants can be used…
Women on the Coffs Coast looking to take up leadership development opportunities can apply for the Future Women Rural Scholarship program, with the NSW Nationals in the state government launching a new round of this successful initiative. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said $120,000 is available to women to help them achieve their…
The Dawson River Bridge upgrade at Cundletown is one step closer to completion, with RMP Abrasive Blasting announced to deliver the final stage of painting and maintenance works. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the NSW Nationals in the state government are investing $3 million to upgrade the bridge on Manning River Drive.…
