Agricultural processing businesses impacted by floods in February and March this year are being assisted to re-establish operations through the Australian and NSW Government’s $22 million Supply Chain Support Program. Assistance is now available to rebuild, repair and improve the resilience of eligible processors that operate within the fisheries, horticulture and agriculture sectors. Businesses that…
The Coffs Coast economy will enjoy a stimulus boost with an influx of visitors set to spend up in local shops, cafes and businesses, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said a $150,000 grant from the Fund will help ensure BananaFest,…
Guests at Taronga Western Plains Zoo will be able to see first-hand how Taronga cares for injured and sick animals at a brand new Wildlife Hospital in Dubbo. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the new $14.6 million facility is increasing Taronga’s capacity to treat and rehabilitate native wildlife and improving the Zoo’s ability…
The fight for a better Banksia has progressed with the release of designs outlining the beds and services that will be offered to child, adolescent, adult, and elderly patients. The $56.2 million 37-bed facility is the result of a dedicated campaign kicked off by the Tamworth Mental Health Carers Support Group, who have also been…
The new Maliyan Cultural Centre will be poised to host more exhibitions, installations and events thanks to a grant from Create NSW’s Creative Capital program. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said Wellington Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) has received $35,000 to install internal, removable walls and projectors to enhance the centre’s gallery space. “The…
Richmond Valley Council has won a huge slice of a new $12 million Nationals in the state government program designed to restore and improve flood-hit sporting infrastructure. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis and Richmond Valley Mayor Robert Mustow have announced the council has been successful in obtaining $1,579,506 from the Sport Priority Needs Program –…
The Glenreagh Bridge is back to its former glory following the completion of painting on the 104-year-old structure. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the steel truss bridge was built at the end of World War I and is unusual for a bridge of its time. “Most of the road bridges built in that era…
Gundagai’s Historical Museum is one of nine cultural centres across the state to receive funding through round 2 of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Volunteer Museum Small Grants. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the Volunteer Museum Small Grants funding of $1,370 will support heritage experts and enable the area’s history and…
New syllabuses will require a renewed focus on core skills in English and mathematics to boost learning outcomes for all students. The changes for years 3 to 10 are significant milestones in NSW’s once-in-a-generation Curriculum Reform. Nationals Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said the new English syllabus for primary and high school…
The NSW Nationals would like to express their sadness at the passing of long-time member Maurice “Mo” Simpson. Mr Simpson, who was 89, was the vice chair of the Grenfell branch, and had been a member of the NSW Nationals since July 1970. Mr Simpson had a long and proud involvement with the Grenfell…
The NSW Nationals in the state government’s final agritourism policy has come into effect today, making it simpler and easier for farmers to start and operate agritourism businesses. Under the policy, farmers can diversify their income by including agritourism experiences through fast-tracked, or without, planning approvals. Whether it’s farm stays, cafes, cellar doors, retreats, roadside…
Road crews have been brought in from around the state to join efforts to repair flood-damaged local roads in the state’s Central West. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said Transport for NSW crews have been diverted from other parts of the state to tackle the worst-hit roads. “These extra road crews…
Teachers, healthcare workers and police relocating to Griffith will be given extra support to make the move and settle into the community as part of a $30 million investment by the NSW Government to help attract and retain key workers in regional NSW. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has announced Griffith…
Teachers, healthcare professionals and police will be provided extra support to relocate to the Upper Hunter Electorate as the first initiative being rolled out by the NSW Government to help attract, prepare, and retain key workers in regional NSW. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the $30 million investment in The Welcome Experience…
As summer begins, emergency services organisations have joined forces to urge communities to be safe and prepared following a horror year of natural disasters. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the summer months are notorious for a heightened risk of severe storms. “As we have seen…
