Golfers are set to tee off at the newly-upgraded Forster-Tuncurry golf club, positioning the course as a major regional tourist destination. Acting Premier Paul Toole said a $3 million upgrade raises the course to a Group One standard to cater for current and future membership growth, club events and tournaments, helping to bolster local and…
Nationals’ Senator Perin Davey said the Labor Government has announced a new role for one of its own, appointing Senator Tony Sheldon as Special Envoy for Disaster Recovery after sacking the independent National Resilience and Recovery Commissioner. Senator Davey, the Shadow Emergency Management Minister, has questioned how a Labor insider would do a better job…
Apprentice tradies honing their construction craft at TAFE NSW Wauchope will benefit from a new covered outdoor learning area, which will allow them to undertake practical lessons rain, hail, or shine. Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said the NSW Government has invested $460,000 to build the new facility which will help train a pipeline…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have thrown their support behind the West Tigers-Cronulla Sharks NRL game to be held at Scully Park in Tamworth on August 13 with $229,136 in financial support from the Regional Events Acceleration Fund. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the annual game was a huge hit with…
Towns across regional and rural NSW will soon see even more investment in community infrastructure and programs that will make a big difference to the everyday lives of locals, thanks to Round Five of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has…
A new detection of varroa mite has been confirmed near Nana Glen, north-west of Coffs Harbour, leading to another set of biosecurity zones. The infested hives were located at a property that sits outside existing zones and brings the total number of infested premises (IPs) to 43. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said DPI…
Key members of the rural sector have today joined the NSW Government to send a message to travellers to do their bit to keep the highly contagious Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) out of NSW and wider Australia. Appearing at the Sydney International Airport, NSW Nationals member for Bathurst, Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional…
Commonwealth-State disaster assistance is now available for an additional six LGAs following the severe weather and flooding. A full list of all 29 LGAs now declared as natural disaster zones can be found below. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA). If the eligibility criteria is met, assistance…
A multi-agency task force made up of over 500 personnel, helicopters and equipment is being deployed across the flood affected areas in NSW. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the task force consists of personnel from the NSW State Emergency Service, the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Public Works…
The NSW Government will take over the sealing and widening of Rangari Road, providing confidence to the local community that the road will be finally fixed. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the decision was made after meeting Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway earlier this week. “The Rangari Road issue…
Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said NSW Government funding of $1.1 million is helping deliver a significant upgrade at the popular Sportz Centre sports facility. Mr Singh congratulated Coffs Harbour City Council on its successful application under the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund which will help bring this exciting community project to fruition. “This…
Five new probationary constables have commenced duties in the Oxley Police District after they were attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson welcomed the new police to Tamworth after they reported to their stations within the district. Mr Anderson said probationary constables play an important role…
Young people across NSW will benefit from fee-free hospitality training during the Winter school holidays to help them get the skills they need for the jobs they want. 1,000 free training places are up for grabs for students aged 16 and above as part of a new NSW Nationals in the state government initiative. Courses…
Landholders impacted by the current flood event across NSW can now access immediate support through the reactivated Agriculture and Animal Emergency Services hotline on 1800 814 647. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said significant work has already been undertaken as part of the flood emergency response to provide support to communities as quickly as…
Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell has announced the local community is set to benefit from more than $90,000 in grants for improved infrastructure at local bus stops. “Bus stops are often utilised as we travel around and go about our daily lives and these upgrades will enhance safety and accessibility for all commuters in…
