$40 million for Bourke MPS redevelopment

Bourke Multipurpose Service (MPS) will undergo a major redevelopment, with a re-elected NSW Nationals Government set to invest $40 million to deliver new and improved health services in the region. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the Bourke MPS redevelopment builds on the investment being made to deliver the health infrastructure…

Read more

$12 million to connect the west by air

A re-elected Nationals Government will invest up to $12 million to upgrade airstrips and airports across western NSW and support air services to remote communities. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole, speaking from Bourke, said the state’s remote airstrips provide a lifeline to health, emergency services, and other key industries that was…

Read more

Narromine local named NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year

Lynda Edwards has been named the 2023 NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year after taking out the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year award. Nationals’ Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders congratulated Ms Edwards on the prestigious accomplishments. “Lynda is proud Wangkumara and Barkandji woman who has been a dedicated voice and volunteer for the Narromine…

Read more

$10 million commitment for swimming pool redevelopments

A re-elected NSW Nationals Government will provide $10 million towards the redevelopment of the Grafton Regional and Casino Memorial swimming pools. Nationals’ candidate for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has announced a re-elected government will provide Clarence Valley Council with $6 million towards the redevelopment of the Grafton Regional Aquatic Centre. Mr Williamson said he was delighted…

Read more

Sally Everett – Dubbo’s “Woman of the Year”

Narromine’s Sally Everett has been named 2023 Dubbo Electorate Woman of the Year in recognition of the significant support she has given to the community. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders presented the award, and congratulated Mrs Everett on the work she does for the region. “I’m so pleased to present his award to Sally…

Read more

International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day It’s important to recognise the women around us who play an important role in our lives – not just today, but every day. I am so thankful to be surrounded by incredible women including my wife Jo and two daughters, Keely and Scout. I would also like to acknowledge my…

Read more

Coffs campaign launch

A big crowd has turned out to help launch the re-election campaign of Nationals’ Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. Joined by former Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser, more than 100 people attended the function at the Coffs Harbour Surf Club . Mr Singh spoke about his record of delivery for the Coffs electorate…

Read more

Families to save with voucher swap scheme

Parents will have more choice when it comes to cost of living support thanks to the NSW Nationals’ Active Kids and Creative Kids voucher swap initiative. From term 2, families will be able to use the two vouchers interchangeably, letting kids do more of what they love. The Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers have…

Read more

Grape news for the wine industry

A re-elected Nationals Government will invest a further $3.8 million over four years in partnership with the state’s wine industry to help it grow and prosper. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said a re-elected government would sign a new Memorandum of Understanding with the NSW Wine Industry Association focused on creating…

Read more

Mining approvals secure around 750 regional jobs

A new critical minerals mine which will provide up to 400 regional jobs and drive economic growth has been approved in the state’s north west Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for resources Paul Toole said the historic Cobar Basin will be home to a new underground mine, 10 kilometres from the existing Hera Mine at…

Read more

New wall will be a winner

Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Coastal & Golf Resorts Group GM Brad Daymond at Pacific Bay Resort. A re-elected NSW Nationals Government will commit up to $10 million for a project to build an amenity wall adjacent to the Pacific Bay Resort Precinct to enable the coexistence of the two biggest infrastructure…

Read more

New pontoon for Corcoran Park in Grafton

Watercraft and boating enthusiasts are enjoying the benefits of a new pontoon at Corcoran Park following a boost of funds from the NSW Government’s Boating Now Program. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the project, which involved the construction of a pontoon at the northern end of Corcoran Park, would ensure all water users had…

Read more

Labor scraps Great Western Highway upgrade

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said Labor’s confirmation it will dump the long-awaited upgrade of the Great Western Highway is further proof it has no economic plan to build the transformative infrastructure projects to keep NSW moving forward. Mr Toole said the move sends a clear message to regional NSW that…

Read more