Emergency response on major motorways will be significantly improved with an amendment to the road rules which will allow all emergency service vehicles, including those driven by volunteers, to use U-turn bays legally and safely. The amendment to Road Rule 317 will bring emergency services organisations like the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and State Emergency…
The NSW Government has made available the Summary Business Case for the New Dungowan Dam, confirming the project is the most viable solution to secure Tamworth’s future water needs. Nationals Minister for Lands and Water and Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the summary business case shows the New Dungowan Dam and Pipeline is the…
The Coffs Harbour Bypass is a step closer to major construction work starting with engineering firm Quickway about to undertake close to $50 million in utility works. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the recent awarding of the contract meant vital work in the Korora section, to the north of Coffs,…
The NSW Government has today released and responded to the 28 recommendations of the independent Flood Inquiry, commissioned in response to the major floods earlier this year. The Inquiry received 1,494 submissions and held 144 meetings with stakeholders, including face-to-face and online community forums in Lismore, Tumbulgum and Mullumbimby, as well as the Clarence and…
Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan is urging volunteer groups to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form for the latest round of Volunteer Grants. There is a total of $66,225 (GST exclusive) available for the electorate of Cowper, with individual grants between $1,000 and $5,000 on offer to eligible not-for-profit community organisations. EOI’s…
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…
