Timber processors on the flood-affected NSW North Coast have been given certainty to invest in their businesses and equipment, following the NSW Nationals in the state government’s announcement of a five-year extension to existing wood supply agreements. Deputy Premier Paul Toole said the additional five-year deal has aligned the expiry date for all timber supply…
Motorists in Dungog Shire are seeing the results of initiatives being delivered to improve safety on local and rural roads. Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell has hosted Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway on a tour of the vital works being delivered by Dungog Shire Council to reduce its backlog of…
The Dungowan Cowboys are training under new lights after works were completed on the $186,881 Dungowan Recreation Ground lighting project, funded by the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson attended the Cowboys training session to see the lights in action. “The Cowboys have a fantastic…
Campers, cyclists, hikers and timber harvesters will have greater access to flood-affected state forests under the NSW Government’s $60 million investment to repair critical road infrastructure. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said Forestry Corporation maintains a network of forest roads and trails spanning 60,000 kilometres, and these are critical for community…
The pristine Tweed coast features in new highly detailed digital maps covering 6,800km of the NSW coastline which the NSW Nationals in the state government have just made available for all to see. Tweed Nationals MP Geoff Provest has announced people can view the new maps with a Seabed NSW 3D map viewer. “Tweed Shire…
Primary producers in flood-affected regions of NSW will soon have access to a range of technical support and recovery advice thanks to the new $13 million Early Needs Recovery Program. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said this program will provide hands-on advice and information to primary producers including site visits, workshops,…
The Public Safety Network (PSN) on the Mid North Coast has been expanded with the completion of a new site at Pee Dee near Bellbrook. Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said the new $300,780 radio site delivered by the NSW Telco Authority was vital to ongoing community safety. “These sites provide emergency services organisations…
Boys to the Bush is a not-for-profit charity providing prevention and early intervention strategies for young men between the ages of nine and 22 who are at risk of disengagement. Through mentoring, camps and wellbeing group sessions, they offer programs that re-engage young men in regional areas with education and training, while also supporting their…
Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has called on the new Minister for Emergency Management to extend the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA), giving further income support to people impacted by the floods. “I congratulate Senator Murray Watt on being sworn in as the new Minister for Emergency Management. This is a vitally important role…
The NSW Nationals in the state government’s Women in Agriculture Lunch and Learn series kicks off across the state today, shining a light on safety for farming families. In partnership with Essential Energy, the 20 free events will take place across regional towns until July 15, focusing on safety while working in rural settings. Nationals…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are investing $145 million to fund the repair and upgrade of critical water and sewerage infrastructure damaged in the natural disaster zones across the Northern Rivers. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said work will include permanent repairs to water and sewerage systems that were…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are investing in the Northern Rivers community by providing $490,000 to repair and upgrade seven showgrounds damaged by recent flooding. Nationals Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the funding for showgrounds at Bangalow, Bonalbo, Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, Mullumbimby and Murwillumbah would help the region bounce back…
The Myall Lakes is one of 21 communities across the state set to be inspired with exciting, ambitious, and innovative creative programming made possible through 2022/2023 Local Government Authorities (LGA) Arts and Cultural Projects Funding. More than $2.3 million will go towards supporting the NSW arts and cultural sector in delivering exceptional experiences for locals…
The transformation of South Dubbo Oval has reached a major milestone with Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders and Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson unveiling the refurbished and extended amenities block. The upgrade was made possible thanks to $350,000 from Round 2 of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund,…
Coffs Harbour will further cement its reputation as one of the sporting capitals of regional Australia with the unveiling of the $14 million Coffs Coast Regional Sports Hub Stage 2 Project. Coming off the back of Stage 1, which involved the upgrade of C.ex Coffs International Stadium and was completed in 2019, the Regional Sports…
