Shadow Water Minister Steph Cooke is calling on the Water Minister to take a more proactive approach during the Minns Labor Government’s second year in office when it comes to finding solutions to water issues throughout rural and regional areas. Ms Cooke said it’s her very real fear that issues surrounding the safe and secure…
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has thanked Member for Parkes Mark Coulton for more than 16 years of service, after Mr Coulton announced he will retire at the next Federal Election. Mr Littleproud said Mr Coulton was a highly respected Member of Parliament who served the Parkes electorate and his nation with enormous integrity and hard…
Locals have come out in force at Ulmarra to launch a petition demanding the NSW Labor Government cancel plans to shut down the historic and vital Ulmarra to Southgate ferry. Attendees included Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson, Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Dave Layzell, Councillor Steve Pickering, Ulmarra community leader Sue Kearney and…
Mark Coulton, the Nationals’ Member for Parkes, has released the following statement. It is with mixed emotions that I announce that I will not be contesting the seat of Parkes at the next federal election. It has been an incredible honour to represent the people of the Parkes electorate for more than 16 years, but…
Pressure from the NSW Nationals has forced the Minns Labor Government into calling an inquiry into regional and rural crime. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said while this important step will make room for a whole-of-government approach to the escalating crisis, he’s called for immediate action for other towns that are seeing similar issues to…
A letter signed by every NSW Nationals Member of Parliament has been delivered to the office of the premier. The letter reiterates our call for a Parliamentary Inquiry into regional crime, and raises concerns about the Bail and Crimes Amendment Bill 2024. Read the letter here. https://www.nswnationals.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Regional-Crime-Letter.pdf To tell your story about the impact of…
There were magnificent scenes in Coffs Harbour last Friday night with the official opening and anniversary celebration of the South Solitary Island lighthouse “optic.” The optic, or lens, is found at the heart of a lighthouse. Its primary function is to amplify and focus light, making it visible over long distances. It’s been described as…
Steph Cooke has worn glasses since she was three. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is calling on primary schools across the electorate to take part in the Lions Eye Health Program. This vital initiative provides free eye screenings for students – something that’s very close to Ms Cooke’s heart. “I’ve worn glasses since I…
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson says there are growing concerns the critical Ulmarra to Southgate ferry service is next on the chopping block as the NSW Labor Government continues to cut regional services to fund projects in its political heartland in Sydney. Mr Williamson said shutting down the historic ferry service would have major consequences…
The Minns Labor Government has once again failed regional seniors by refusing to provide an essential first aid device for a volunteer community centre on the Mid North Coast. The Labor Government denied a request for $1,800 to purchase and install an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the Tinonee Memorial School of Arts Hall, despite…
The NSW Nationals are calling on residents and families impacted by crime in regional parts of the state to come forward and share their stories through a new website that’s been launched to highlight the issue. The NSW Government has announced a regional crime pilot program, but the majority of bush communities have been left…
Steph Cooke is the Opposition spokeswoman for water. Her opinion piece appears today in the Daily Telegraph It’s enough to make your blood boil. Or in the case of residents of regional NSW, your water boil. Thirteen regional towns and villages have been placed on boil water notices since December. That’s 13 communities warned that…
Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell has written to the NSW Government, asking why the Dungog Local Government Area has been left out of a drought grants program. Mr Layzell said the Dungog area was one of the first in the Hunter Region to be identified by the Department of Primary Industries as being…
Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has launched a petition demanding the NSW Labor Government get on with the job of rebuilding Broadwater Public School. The Petition demands the NSW Government withdraw the current unnecessary development application before Richmond Valley Council and issue development consent using the traditional method of a Review of Environmental Factors (REF)…
Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, has provided an update on the Coffs Harbour Bypass project. Mr Singh said blasting for the Gately’s Road tunnel has begun, and some minor traffic switches have occurred at the Korora end. Earthworks are continuing with over 1.3 million cubic meters of dirt moved so far. Over the…
