The Minns Labor Government has confirmed it will axe the only rail service provider in regional NSW, along with more than 100 jobs, to afford a pay increase for Sydney train drivers. Transport Minister Jo Haylen has revealed her current offer will involve merging Sydney Trains and NSW Trains to add an additional one per…
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has spoken out about the youth crime crisis that is affecting our communities. Mr Hogan said last weekend, three teenagers armed with knives broke into a home in Casino and attacked a 67-year-old woman. Some of Mr Hogan’s friends were also threatened and attacked in Yamba. “This isn’t…
Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan says patients will suffer from a mass resignation of psychiatrists from across NSW. More than 200 of the state’s 260 psychiatrists, including 11 from Hunter New England Health, are preparing to walk off the job from January 21 amid a pay dispute with the NSW Government. Psychiatrists in…
Nationals’ Leader, David Littleproud, has described The Nationals’ endorsed candidate for the seat of Hunter, Sue Gilroy, as a local champion and advocate for small business and families. Ms Gilroy is the former Singleton Business Chamber President as well as founder of business coaching company, Cultivate Confident Cultures. “The Nationals are thrilled to have Sue…
The NSW Nationals are pleased to announce that Sue Gilroy has been preselected to contest the seat of Hunter at the forthcoming Federal Election. Sue is an experienced leader with a background in health, where she worked as a registered nurse, as well as business development and the resources industry. She served as President of…
The NSW Nationals have slammed the Minns Labor Government for spending more than $5.4 million on a review of Sydney’s toll network that has not led to any changes. Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Dave Layzell said an exorbitant amount of money has been wasted, that could have been better spent in regional…
Nationals’ Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has officially opened the newly upgraded Temora Golf Club. The project was made possible thanks to $308,271 in funding through Round Five of the NSW Nationals in government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. “It’s an absolute pleasure to officially open the upgraded facilities at Temora Golf Club,” Ms Cooke said.…
NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders says Labor’s decision to cancel the highly anticipated Dubbo sports hub and PCYC project is one of the greatest acts of treachery on his community and residents across western NSW. Labor’s Minister for Regional NSW and Western NSW, Tara Moriarty, has pulled all government funding from the project, in a…
The NSW Nationals are pleased to announce the preselection of Nichole Overall to the Legislative Council. Nichole will fill the casual Legislative Council vacancy caused by the resignation from Parliament of the Hon Sam Farraway. Nichole is an award-winning writer and social historian. She was elected the Member for Monaro in February 2022, becoming the…
The NSW Nationals are pleased to announce that Alison Penfold has been preselected to stand for the seat of Lyne at the forthcoming Federal Election. A preselection meeting was held in Taree following the announcement by the Hon Dr David Gillespie that he won’t be contesting the next election. A Wauchope local, Alison was raised…
Regional Australia will receive its fair share of a $5 billion home building plan. Leader David Littleproud announced a future Nationals Government would set an ambitious target of 30 per cent of the Housing Infrastructure Programme for investing in the regions, benefiting areas such as the Central West. “Under Labor, Australia is facing a housing…
The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to release all correspondence relating to the Great Koala National Park consultation process, after claims of serious conflicts of interest. Unions have raised concerns the firm tasked by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to assess the park’s impact on timber jobs was also contracted…
Nationals Member for Bathurst, Paul Toole, says the local community has been blindsided by Western NSW Local Health District’s decision to move the Panorama Clinic from Bathurst to Orange. The Clinic offers intensive support for people experiencing significant mental distress. The fear is that if the clinic moves from Bathurst to Orange, while Bathurst Hospital…
Federal Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is calling for the Labor Government to provide ongoing funding to Royal Far West to allow the service to continue its vital work supporting children in the bush. Mr Coulton has moved a motion in Parliament urging the government to continue funding the Royal Far West’s National Paediatric…
Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, has slammed the Minns Labor Government for cancelling yet another contract with a local business. For more than 40 years, Richmond Waste has been providing services to the local health district, but not anymore. Mr Hogan said previously, businesses could tender for contracts that would cover just the local…
