The NSW Nationals in the federal government will provide $5 million for a new Veteran Wellbeing Centre at Wagga Wagga. Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said the centre would provide additional support for local veterans, Defence personnel and their families. “We have more than 3,000 veterans and their families living in the Riverina…
Community halls in the Clarence Valley will be upgraded with funding under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program. Federal Nationals Member of Page Kevin Hogan said $2.4 million in funding will be used to improve the resilience of public halls directly affected by the 2019 Black Summer bushfires. “Community halls in Nymboida, Coaldale, Dundurrabin,…
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced $20 million to upgrade 31km of the Clarence Way between Bonalbo and Urbenville. “The Clarence Way is a critical route connecting the Bonalbo and Urbenville communities however the road is currently in exceptionally poor condition.” Mr Hogan said. “This upgrade will see significant safety improvements including…
The Comboyne Community Services Club will receive a significant upgrade to the function area and accommodation facilities with the NSW Nationals in the federal government committing more than $800,000 for a refurbishment. Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce said the government would provide $865,000 to ensure the centre could be fully utilised by the local community…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government have committed $4 million towards the development of a brand new sporting field complex for the Port Macquarie Hastings region. The Hastings Regional Sporting Fields plan includes three fields for cricket, football, soccer, rugby, and other activities to service the region’s growing population. The complex will also include…
A $5 million grant from the NSW Nationals in the federal government to a Forbes project will be a major boost to agriculture and jobs. Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said Southern Cross Nutrients Pty Ltd had been awarded the grant through the government’s Securing Raw Materials Program, which is supporting businesses to move…
The recovery of flood-affected northern NSW communities will be further accelerated with $312 million committed to rebuilding and improving road and transport infrastructure in the region to better withstand the impact of natural disasters. The NSW Nationals in the state and federal governments’ Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package will ensure infrastructure damaged by floods…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government will provide $5 million for a new Veteran Wellbeing Centre in the Hunter region, to better support local veterans, Defence personnel and their families. Veteran Wellbeing Centres, established in partnership with ex-service organisations, local health services or community organisations, help better connect veterans to the extensive support and…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government will provide $5 million for wellness facilities in the NSW Mid-Coast region to benefit veterans, Defence personnel, and their families. Veteran Wellbeing Centres provide a one-stop shop, established in partnership with an ex-service or community organisation, to better help connect veterans to extensive support and advocacy services already…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government have committed $33 billion over the next four years to improve road safety and help Australians get home sooner and safer. This includes $65.3 million for a new Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas Program to provide more vehicle rest areas on regional and rural roads, and to improve heavy…
The NSW Government has announced close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases will not be required to isolate, provided they comply with NSW Health guidelines. There are no changes for positive cases: the seven-day isolation requirement remains in place for anyone who has recorded a positive RAT or PCR result. From 6pm this Friday (April 22),…
Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has officially opened a new $5 million NSW Rural Fire Service Area Command Centre, air base and brigade station at Cowra. RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers and Cowra Mayor Bill West joined the Minister to open the new co-located Area Command Centre and…
Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson and Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey have welcomed a timely boost in police resources in Gunnedah following community concern over a recent increase in crime. Mr Anderson said more police were on their way to Gunnedah to support the community and to help prevent crime following a meeting he…
Two seniors who help the Coffs Coast thrive have been recognised with a 2022 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Award. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has presented MaiToumbi Zammit-Ross and Margaret Bridgman with their Local Achievement Awards, following nominations by local residents. The Coffs Harbour electorate awards were held in conjunction with the…
The NSW Government will establish a new body to lead the long-term reconstruction of flood impacted areas across northern NSW. The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) will coordinate planning, rebuilding and construction work of essential services, infrastructure and housing across multiple government agencies to help people in the Northern Rivers communities to rebuild their homes…
