Applications are now open for the first round of a new fund set to turbocharge the critical minerals and high-tech metals sector and position regional NSW as a major global supplier. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Activation Fund would help diversify and accelerate mining…
Students in the Myall Lakes now have more opportunities after completing school, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Traineeship Program. The two-year traineeship program is a collaboration between government infrastructure agencies and industry partners, offering Year 12 school leavers a rounded experience in the infrastructure sector. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes,…
In just over two months on a Sunday afternoon at about this time a driver will exit Forrest’s Elbow on Mount Panorama for the last time. They will hit 300 kilometres an hour going down Conrod Straight before going through the Chase and taking Murray’s Corner. Seconds after that they will take the chequered flag…
The search is on to find the most outstanding and influential women in NSW, with nominations now open for the 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards. Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the annual awards play an important role in recognising inspirational women from diverse backgrounds across regional and metropolitan NSW. “These awards…
Coffs Harbour will play host to some of the world’s elite beach athletes with the popular Summer of Surf World Cup series to host a four-day event, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said a $200,000 grant under Round…
Women are being reminded to book important health check-ups to take care of their physical and mental health during this Women’s Health Week (September 5-11). Nationals Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health and Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said women may have delayed or avoided appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they should…
Coffs Coast sports clubs have received funding for new equipment, programs and facilities to get more people involved in sport. Seven sports clubs were among 836 sporting organisations across NSW to share in $3.9 million funding through under the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Local Sport Grant Program. A total of $50,000 was awarded…
More affordable housing is being opened up in regional NSW as part of the NSW Government’s $1.1 billion Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF). Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said 20 new dwellings were recently built and have now been opened up to tenants in Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, and Mudgee. “People…
From developing work ready skills and improving health services to improving access to digital technology, regional youth will be empowered to build their own future through a $40 million investment by the NSW Nationals in the state government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has announced the new $40 million ‘Our Region,…
Thanks to the Prime Minister and Treasurer for inviting us to the summit. I’m genuinely here to be constructive to try and help, particularly for regional Australians. The challenges that we face are real and they are unique and we want to be part of those solutions in a constructive way. And those numbers are…
An increasingly popular school excursion program is giving the next generation of workers a taste of future career opportunities. With the inaugural Jobs Summit underway, NSW Farmers says it’s important to encourage the next generation of workers to consider a career in agriculture. Georgia Campbell from NSW Farmers said the Kids to Farms program –…
The last remaining timber bridge in the Gwydir Shire – the Gulf Creek Road Bridge – will soon be no more, thanks to a grant of $252,500 from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall said the funding, provided to council under round two of the government’s Fixing…
The NSW Government has finalised its response to the Rural Health Inquiry, reaffirming its commitment to improve health outcomes for all people living in rural, regional and remote NSW. Nationals Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said the government has drawn a line in the sand, recognising the findings of the Inquiry and taking meaningful…
NSW Nationals Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson has joined key stakeholders in calling for the hospitality sector staffing crisis to be a priority at the Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra. Mr Anderson said the hospitality sector was one of the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic and as we look to the…
A new 300 megalitre off-stream storage dam at Walcha will provide greater water security and reliability for residents and businesses and to help drought-proof the town’s water supply. Work has started on the $11 million project, a joint initiative between the Australian and NSW Governments. The National Water Grid Fund Connections Pathway is contributing $2…
