Rewarding teacher excellence

The NSW Government has announced a ground-breaking new approach to reward teaching excellence and attract more people to the profession, drawing on best practice around the world. Evidence published today in an issues paper on the Rewarding Excellence in Teaching program sets out a compelling case for change. The paper identifies that: • NSW classroom…

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Glen Innes to host Rural Women’s Gathering

Women from across regional and rural NSW will converge on Glen Innes next month for the 29th annual Rural Women’s Gathering, ahead of the International Day of Rural Women. The Gathering will be hosted by Glen Innes Natural Resources Advisory Committee and Guyra Evening Country Women’s Association, with support from the NSW Government and Rural…

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Myall Lakes Reconnected through Nats event funding

Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, has announced $311,545 from the NSW Government’s $25 million Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program for Barrington Coast Connects. Mr Bromhead said MidCoast Council was successful in securing funding for the Barrington Coast Connects project, which aims to reinvigorate and celebrate long term existing events as well…

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New Tresillian residential unit for Cowra

Two new inpatient beds have been included as part of a dedicated Tresillian residential inpatient service under the $110.2 million redevelopment of Cowra Hospital. The expansion of these services means the new Cowra health facility can provide parents and carers in the area with professional support in the early years of parenting. Nationals Member for…

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Schools across NSW unite to improve respect

Government, Independent and Catholic schools across NSW have joined forces to introduce a unique cross-sector agreement, which includes the creation of a NSW Chief Behaviour Advisor, to lift behaviour standards in schools. The Advisor will work with schools using the latest evidence-based practices, through the Education Minister’s Schools Advisory Council. They will also advise parents…

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Nats to launch Regional Listening Tour

Solutions to the challenges particularly facing women and young Australians in regional Australia will be at the forefront of a Regional Listening Tour announced by The Nationals. “We are creating an opportunity to learn first-hand from those who may have felt forgotten by The Nationals, particularly women and young Australians,” Leader of The Nationals David…

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Flags fly as Surf Life Saving patrols begin

The red and yellow is back on NSW beaches with more than 20,000 surf life saving volunteers ready to welcome beachgoers as the official patrol season begins. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke has joined Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) President George Shales and volunteer lifesavers at Bondi Beach to raise the…

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Paddock to plate processing as the Nats boost regional jobs

One of Australia’s largest meat processing companies will upgrade its small-stock facilities and expand operations at Bourke, thanks to $5 million from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Job Creation Fund Round Two. The upgrade to Thomas Foods International’s cold storage facility will include new freezers, conveyor systems and storage, creating 250 ongoing…

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Curryfest hosts Cricket World Cup regional roadshow

Coffs Coast cricket fans and sport lovers can experience the buzz and excitement of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup when the Regional Roadshow launches at Woolgoolga’s Curryfest tomorrow. The Regional Roadshow will tour 11 regional locations over the next month in the lead up to the opening Super 12 game between Australia and New…

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Kevin Hogan calls on Labor government to rebuke CFMEU

Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism Kevin Hogan is calling on the Labor Government to publicly rebuke the CFMEU for its comments on Australia’s free trade agreement with the U.K. The CFMEU has told the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties that the agreement should be scrapped. “Australia’s FTA with the UK is a job-creating…

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Nats supporting veterans

Myall Lakes community groups can apply for $3,000 grants for projects supporting local veterans or boosting awareness of their role in Australia’s military history. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, said applications are now open for the $100,000 Anzac Community Grants Program and urged locals to apply. “Veterans past and present served to keep…

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