It’s been the focal point of the beach at Forster for over fifty years, and now the new multi-million-dollar two storey Forster Surf Life Saving Club will be officially opened tomorrow – Saturday March 1. Federal funding of $3.59 million was gained through the former Nationals Government under the Building Better Regions Fund to deliver…
Nationals Leader David Littleproud said The Nationals are prioritising much-needed childcare and aged care in the Moree Plains Shire, with major funding announcements across the region. Mr Littleproud said he was proud to announce a future Nationals Government will invest $700,000 towards the Gwydir Childcare Expansion, to accommodate up to 40 extra babies and toddlers.…
Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan and Nationals’ candidate for Richmond, Kimberly Hone, have called for the reopening of the Mount Warning summit track in Wollumbin National Park. Mr Hogan emphasised the huge impact the closure is having on local businesses and the wider tourism industry, stripping millions of dollars from the local…
The NSW Nationals are pushing for strong and immediate legislative reform to help solve the youth crime crisis, as hundreds of regional residents held rallies over the weekend. MPs including NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders, Deputy Leader Gurmesh Singh, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson, Member for Clarence Richie Williamson, Member…
Nationals’ Leader David Littleproud said he is proud to announce Katrina Hodgkinson as The Nationals’ candidate in the seat of Whitlam. Mr Littleproud said Ms Hodgkinson is well known in the local area and has already heard from families all across the region, who are struggling with Labor’s cost-of-living crisis. “Katrina knows the issues that…
Nichole Overall has delivered her inaugural speech as a Member of the Legislative Council. This is what she had to say; Today I am filled with gratitude, inspired by purpose and deeply committed to making a contribution that truly matters. Firstly to you, Mr President, the officers and staff of the Legislative Council and this…
Sean Gleeson has been preselected as The Nationals’ candidate for the upcoming Port Macquarie by-election on March 15. Sean and his wife Jody have lived in the Hannam Vale area for over 15 years. He runs beef cattle farms which have been in the family for generations. The pair is heavily involved in Ag Shows…
Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has welcomed news that NSW TrainLink will add an extra carriage to its Armidale to Sydney service this weekend in response to the temporary closure of Armidale Airport. Saturday’s Xplorer service to Sydney (February 15) and the returning service on Sunday (February 16) will have an additional carriage…
Nationals Leader, David Littleproud, said farmers and families have secured a huge cost-of-living win, after Labor was forced to bin its bad fresh food tax. Mr Littleproud said The Nationals’ successful motion in the Senate to remove Labor’s fresh food tax, known as the biosecurity protection levy, has allowed common sense to prevail. “Labor’s fresh…
New inflation data confirms what parents already know – the cost of sending kids back to school is out of control under Labor. From school supplies and uniforms to lunchbox staples and after-school snacks, families are being hit with shocking double-digit price hikes. Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan said families are struggling to…
Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has welcomed the official opening of the new Clarence Community Preschool in Grafton, marking a significant milestone for early childhood education in the region. The preschool, at 166 Turf Street, will provide daily care for up to 20 children and create permanent and part-time employment for at least six…
Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has welcomed the announcement of funding for planning and design work to upgrade the Casino Water Treatment Plant, an essential step toward improving water quality for the town’s 11,000 residents. The NSW Government and Richmond Valley Council will each contribute $68,500 – the funding being delivered through the Safe…
Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, is calling on the NSW Government to introduce wide-ranging legislative reform to protect the community from repeat serious offenders. Mr Moylan is urging the Minns Labor Government to stop tinkering at the edges of the youth crime crisis and deliver major legislative reforms to ensure regional communities can…
Photo: Broadwater Public School P & C Association President, Danielle Turner (left) and Secretary, Emma Crethar (right) with Richie Williamson Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has been delighted to inspect progress of the brand-new, flood-resilient Broadwater Public School. With students and staff having endured nearly two years of learning offsite at a temporary school…
Photo – Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, with Touriandi Lodge’s Tracey Gibson RN, Eryn Abra EN, and board member Ranald Munro. Bingara’s Touriandi Lodge is now a lot safer for residents and workers after an upgrade to the facility’s flooring. Touriandi Lodge, which opened in early 1993, provides care for elderly community members, with…
