The NSW Nationals in the state government are backing councils with funding and resources to move a backlog of planning proposals and development applications, and deliver more local housing. The $11.5 million Unblocking Homes program will provide targeted support to help fast-track the delivery of tens of thousands of homes currently stuck in the system.…
Stephen Bromhead, The Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, has today delivered his valedictory speech. He thanked his wife Sue and his family for their support, thanked The Nationals as the only Party that supports regional NSW, and thanked the people of Myall Lakes. Stephen revealed he has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, and said he is…
Work to conserve several Upper Hunter Electorate memorials will start soon following an injection of cash from the NSW Government’s $125,000 Community War Memorials Fund. The money, made available under Round One of the Community War Memorials Fund 2022-23, will be invested in the protection and repair of local war memorials. 39 applications were received…
Motorists will soon benefit from safer and smoother journeys with improvement work being carried out on the New England Highway near Bendemeer. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said work would be carried out about eight kilometres north on Bendemeer, between Gunnalong and Rocky Gully roads. “These safety upgrades are ensuring a smoother journey for…
A new $720,000 water treatment plant is providing safe and reliable access to water for Tomingley thanks to funding from the NSW and Federal Governments and Narromine Shire Council. Nationals Member for Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said safe and secure drinking water is a basic human right and this project will safeguard Tomingley’s water supply…
Farmers and landholders across the state are being urged to plan ahead and report any flood damage to their properties, with severe weather conditions predicted to surge over the next week. Nationals Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said it is critical that landholders are prepared for the wet conditions and encouraged them…
Thousands of students across NSW are settling into new classrooms and learning facilities for the first time today as more school upgrades have been completed for the start of Term 4. Six schools are the latest to benefit from the NSW Government’s multi-billion school building program, including Monaro High School. Nationals Minister for Education and…
People across NSW are being urged to tune into their mental health and reach out to the many available services if they need support, on this World Mental Health Day (Monday, October 10) Nationals Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor is encouraging people to pause and take a moment today to consider how they are…
The children of the Dubbo electorate are being invited to let their creativity flow by helping to design local Nationals Member and Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders’ annual holiday greeting cards. Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit drawings with the theme My Country Christmas. The winning entry…
Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan is calling on the Federal Labor Government to continue the crucial Wine Tourism and Cellar Door grants after failing to provide a coherent response, let alone confirm, if the program would continue. Nationals leader David Littleproud said the grants enable wine or cider producers, who met the eligibility criteria…
NSW teachers will be given more time than ever to prepare high quality lessons under plans to support teachers roll out the changes to the new school curriculum. The additional curriculum release time is on top of the existing weekly release time from face-to-face teaching provided to all NSW public school teachers. Nationals Minister for…
Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) clubs in the Myall Lakes are set to benefit from more than $5 million to help the upgrade, restoration and construction of surf life saving facilities, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Surf Club Facility Program. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, said the NSW Government…
The Coffs Harbour bypass is taking a major step forward with the detailed design close to being finalised as Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture starts geotechnical work ahead of construction in early 2023. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said over the next six months, teams would be drilling more than 300 boreholes and excavating…
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 29 young Clarence Valley Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams. At a Local Sporting Champions Award event, Mr Hogan presented the local teenagers with certificates in recognition of their achievements and confirmed their grants from the Local Sporting Champions program.…
More farmers across NSW will soon be swinging their gates open to visitors, thanks to a new policy that makes it easier to set up agritourism opportunities. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has released the government’s final agritourism policy aimed at helping diversified farm businesses thrive. “We’re making it cheaper and…
