Hopping with excitement over new Coffs Coast tourism project

The NSW Nationals in the state government are investing $150,000 in product and experience development on the Coffs Coast to ensure the continued recovery of the local visitor economy. Managed by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, the Experience Development Fund targets the development of world-class visitor experiences with grants of…

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Ace result for Cundletown Tennis Club

Cundletown Tennis Club has received $160,000 in funding for through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, said this will help the club replace its current courts with new synthetic grass courts that will result in more people picking up a racquet and hitting the…

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Getting active in Yamba

Clarence Valley Council has secured a grant of $953,700 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Active Transport initiative for the construction of a two-metre wide footpath along Gumnut Drive, Yamba, connecting to Shores Drive. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the Get NSW Active program provides funding for local projects that encourage vibrant…

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Nats set the stage for Narrandera theatre upgrade

Narrandera CRC Incorporated has been successful in receiving funding of $141,589 to deliver upgrades to the CRC Plaza Theatre thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Creative Capital program. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced the funding during a visit to the theatre, while encouraging the community to continue enjoying this beloved…

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Infrastructure boost for R & R Care

Coffs Coast community organisation R&R Care Ltd is celebrating $40,000 in funding through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said this funding will help R&R Care in their important work by providing improvements to facilities and services our community deserves. “R&R Care in Coffs…

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Nats deliver facelift for Richmond Valley icon

The tiny Richmond Valley community of New Italy welcomed North Coast Nationals MLC and Minister for Arts Ben Franklin, along with Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis, who’ve announced a $250,000 grant to renovate the Italian Pavilion. “There is nowhere on the planet quite like New Italy. It is a North Coast treasure and it is…

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Iluka’s first ambulance station officially opened

Iluka has celebrated as one with Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis and Nationals Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor joining the community to officially open the town’s first ambulance station. Mr Gulaptis thanked the community for all their hard work in helping the NSW Government deliver this important project. “Today marks a significant milestone for…

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Grafton’s second river crossing named

The new bridge over the Clarence River at Grafton has been officially named Balun Bindarray Bridge. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the new name was chosen after extensive consultation with the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal communities, the wider community, and Clarence Valley Council. “There was strong community support for the…

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Northern Rivers volunteers honoured for selfless service

More than 70 volunteers and staff of the NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Rivers District have been recognised for their dedication and achievements at a special ceremony in Casino. Nationals Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis joined RFS Deputy Commissioner Peter McKechnie to present five National and 66 Long Service Medals. “The volunteers and staff being…

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