The 50km yellow Varroa mite notification zones, located outside the emergency surveillance and eradication zones, have been officially lifted, allowing beekeepers to move their honeybees and hives in more parts of the state. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the decision shows the Department of Primary Industries is confident about tracking where Varroa mite…
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my State Colleague, Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead, for his service to our community following his announcement today that he will be retiring after the next election. Steve and I have developed a good strong working relationship while both serving the area at the State…
I would like to thank the Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead for his tireless work and passionate advocacy for his community, the people of NSW, and to the NSW Nationals. Stephen’s life has always been about serving his community – from his time as a registered nurse and police officer to his almost 12…
Today I am announcing that I am retiring from Parliament at the next election after serving as MP for the Myall Lakes since 2011. I will be taking more time to focus on my family after having served the community for 12 years across three terms. It has been a true honour to represent the…
Motorists using Waterfall Way are about to get real-time information about road conditions to help them plan their journeys. Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said permanent electronic message boards are to be installed at six locations between Armidale and Bellingen to let drivers know about work being carried out or conditions on the road.…
In recent years, more than one million Australians have participated in National Science Week activities. This year, Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie, is encouraging locals to participate in the many activities at our local schools, universities, youth groups, local community groups and professional institutions and associations. Earlier this year, the former Federal…
Not-for-profit organisation Ozfish and two private local landholders have been successful in securing grants totalling nearly $50,000 from the NSW Nationals in the state government for fish habitat improvement projects in the Clarence and Richmond Valleys. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the March floods wreaked havoc on our riverbanks so it is great to…
The early childhood workforce is set to boom with the NSW Nationals in the state government committing 25,000 fee-free training places to bolster the pipeline of skilled and job-ready workers for the early learning and care sector. The fee-free courses will help people upskill and boost budgets by removing barriers to accessing quality vocational education…
Thousands of students across NSW are set to enjoy new science blocks, canteens, and other facilities thanks to a $148 million investment earmarked in the 2022/23 NSW Budget. More than 450 schools will receive funding under the Minor Capital Works program to make upgrades and improvements to learning facilities. This includes better access for students…
Federal Nationals’ Leader and Shadow Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has welcomed news the Department of Agriculture is finally considering implementing The Nationals’ call to ban returning passengers from Indonesia from carrying food product into Australia. Mr Littleproud has been calling for the Minister for Agriculture to make a decision on a ban and said…
Coffs Harbour’s athletics community will enjoy new field event facilities at York Street Oval and space for a grass track available for 12 months of the year, while the Northern Storm Football Club will enjoy change room and storage facilities, in a $1.1 million NSW Government investment to upgrade facilities at York Street Oval. Nationals…
New measures have been put in place as part of the Varroa mite emergency response to help deal with an expected increase in bee activity as the weather warms up. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said people need to be prepared as we head into spring to prevent the mite from spreading. “Bees typically…
Federal leader David Littleproud addressed the Nats’ Federal Council this weekend. Here’s a transcript of what he had to say: To you, the members, can I say thank you? The courage of your own conviction not just to be here today, but to be there when we need you the most. That you were there…
The NSW Nationals in the state government’s historic Rail Trails Bill has passed through Parliament, empowering regional communities to convert disused rail corridors into walking and riding tracks. The Transport Administration Amendment (Rail Trails) Bill 2022 alters the Transport Administration Act 1988 to provide a streamlined process that may enable regional rail trails where and…
Tamworth’s Youth Council has had a representative in the NSW Parliament this week with Deputy Mayor Jack Lyon taking up the opportunity to gain experience in the office of the Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson took Cr Lyon on a tour of the parliament after Question Time, giving…
