School back onsite at Wardell

The Wardell school community have moved into their new temporary school, marking the return of students to the original site after their school was destroyed by the Northern Rivers floods earlier this year. Nationals Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell joined the Wardell community for the open day. “I am thrilled to be…

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NSW government rules out methane tax on agriculture

The NSW Government has ruled out imposing a methane tax on agriculture, promising to support – not tax – farmers to reduce emissions and grow their businesses. Deputy Premier Paul Toole said a proposal by the New Zealand Government to tax farmers for agriculture emissions from 2025 would only drive up farmers’ costs without giving…

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Organised crime crackdown

The NSW Government is powering ahead with the state’s toughest ever organised crime reforms, today introducing legislation to give police and the NSW Crime Commission new powers to confiscate unexplained wealth and the proceeds of crime. Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said the government last month introduced world leading legislation targeting two…

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Stephen Bromhead valedictory speech

Stephen Bromhead, The Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, has today delivered his valedictory speech. He thanked his wife Sue and his family for their support, thanked The Nationals as the only Party that supports regional NSW, and thanked the people of Myall Lakes. Stephen revealed he has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, and said he is…

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Grants for Upper Hunter war memorials

Work to conserve several Upper Hunter Electorate memorials will start soon following an injection of cash from the NSW Government’s $125,000 Community War Memorials Fund. The money, made available under Round One of the Community War Memorials Fund 2022-23, will be invested in the protection and repair of local war memorials. 39 applications were received…

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New England Highway safety upgrade north of Bendemeer

Motorists will soon benefit from safer and smoother journeys with improvement work being carried out on the New England Highway near Bendemeer. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said work would be carried out about eight kilometres north on Bendemeer, between Gunnalong and Rocky Gully roads. “These safety upgrades are ensuring a smoother journey for…

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Securing Tomingley’s water supply

A new $720,000 water treatment plant is providing safe and reliable access to water for Tomingley thanks to funding from the NSW and Federal Governments and Narromine Shire Council. Nationals Member for Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said safe and secure drinking water is a basic human right and this project will safeguard Tomingley’s water supply…

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Wet weather damage reporting

Farmers and landholders across the state are being urged to plan ahead and report any flood damage to their properties, with severe weather conditions predicted to surge over the next week. Nationals Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said it is critical that landholders are prepared for the wet conditions and encouraged them…

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Nats deliver record school building program

Thousands of students across NSW are settling into new classrooms and learning facilities for the first time today as more school upgrades have been completed for the start of Term 4. Six schools are the latest to benefit from the NSW Government’s multi-billion school building program, including Monaro High School. Nationals Minister for Education and…

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Dubbo kids invited to share their “Country Christmas”

The children of the Dubbo electorate are being invited to let their creativity flow by helping to design local Nationals Member and Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders’ annual holiday greeting cards. Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit drawings with the theme My Country Christmas. The winning entry…

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