Another biosecurity zone has been set up in NSW after varroa mite was discovered in bee hives at three more properties. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders says the move accounts for an infested premises, which is located outside the existing zones. “Since Friday, when we established the three tier response areas, and the subsequent…
Young people in regional New South Wales are being encouraged to get active, learn new skills, and have fun with friends these winter school holidays. Regional youth can enjoy free or heavily subsidised activities including arts and craft workshops, sports days, and social clubs as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $10…
A Coffs Coast sports facility will have a significant upgrade with the awarding of $2.165 million in the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh congratulated the hardworking Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club members on their successful application for the All Inclusive Multi-Sport Facility Major…
A new playground, designed with elements to enable inclusive play for all children has been opened at Albert Park, Cootamundra, thanks to joint funding of $200,000 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Everyone Can Play grant scheme and $200,000 from Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council, in conjunction with the Touched By Olivia Foundation. Nationals…
Cabarita Beach Surf Life Saving Club will be better able to protect beachgoers after securing a $500,000 grant in the NSW Nationals in the state government’s 2021/22 Surf Club Facility Program. The club was among 23 Surf Life Saving Clubs across NSW to share in more than $3.6 million for the upgrade, restoration and construction…
Clarence Valley Anglican School Year 11 student Caleb Harrison won’t regret penning a 1,000 word history essay after his work won him an 11-day, NSW Government organised and ClubsNSW funded tour of historic World War II sites in the United States and Japan. After meeting Caleb and his proud mum Jackie in Grafton and reading…
The Myall Lakes community have been given their first look at the concept designs for the $100 million Stage 2 redevelopment of Manning Base Hospital, showcasing the new and enhanced health facilities to be delivered for the region. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the project builds on significant redevelopments already delivered at…
The 2022/23 NSW budget has brought welcome news to those in our community who have been fighting for an upgrade to Rangari Road in the Gunnedah Shire and Tamworth Region local government areas. An additional $3.6 million has been provided as part of this budget, bringing the total investment by the NSW Nationals in the…
NSW students will have stronger pathways from high school to their future careers as part of the NSW Government’s push to overhaul and modernise the HSC. Nationals Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said the next phase of our once-in-a-generation curriculum reform is updating what students learn in their final years at school,…
Members of the NSW Rural Fire Service Clarence Valley District have been awarded the National Emergency Medal for their efforts during the 2019-20 fire season. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis and RFS Area Commander, Chief Superintendent Jayson McKellar, presented the National Emergency Medal to 116 volunteers at a special ceremony held at the Grafton Racecourse.…
A state-wide emergency order has been issued to control the movement of bees across NSW and stop the spread of varroa mite. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the order took effect from 6om Sunday (June 26) “After the first detection of varroa mite at the Port of Newcastle on Friday, DPI is investigating…
Casey Martin from Alkane Resources – Tomingley Gold Operations has been awarded the NSW Women in Mining Outstanding Trade, Operator or Technician. Growing up in Cobar, with parents employed in mining, Casey was always aware of the industry’s importance to her community. She commenced her career as an underground truck operator. Her persistence in the…
The NSW Government is urging beekeepers across the state to safeguard their industry after biosecurity surveillance detected Varroa Mite in hives at the Port of Newcastle. NSW Nationals Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders says swift measures are being taken to contain the disease, which is the most serious pest for honey bees worldwide. “We have immediately…
The release of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s expansive and successful water budget stands in stark contrast to Labor which still has no plan to deliver safe, secure ,and reliable water to NSW communities. Nationals Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the 2022-23 NSW Budget commits $1.1 billion to water projects…
Fire and Rescue NSW in-water rescue teams have been presented with a prestigious international first responders’ award for saving hundreds of people during the 2021 Port Macquarie floods. The Higgins and Langley Memorial Award, presented in the U.S. city of Indianapolis each year, recognises individuals, teams, and first response agencies around the world that demonstrate…
