Ophir Road will be upgraded thanks to $700,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Safer Roads Program. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the upgrades will deliver a safer and improved journey for the hundreds of locals who use the road every day travelling into Orange for…
Organisers of major events and festivals that have been cancelled or significantly disrupted by COVID Public Health Orders will be supported by funding through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Event Saver Fund. Major events are a key economic driver that create thousands of jobs across the state. The Event Saver Fund will ensure…
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers across the Mid North Coast now can apply for a grant of up to $25,000 each to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program. The grants can be used…
Women on the Coffs Coast looking to take up leadership development opportunities can apply for the Future Women Rural Scholarship program, with the NSW Nationals in the state government launching a new round of this successful initiative. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said $120,000 is available to women to help them achieve their…
The Dawson River Bridge upgrade at Cundletown is one step closer to completion, with RMP Abrasive Blasting announced to deliver the final stage of painting and maintenance works. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the NSW Nationals in the state government are investing $3 million to upgrade the bridge on Manning River Drive.…
Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has announced that 20,000 rapid antigen tests, secured for the Tamworth Country Music Festival, will be redirected to the local health system. Following discussions with the Ministry of Health regarding the safety and viability of the local hospitality industry and the community during the Tamworth Festival, Mr Anderson was…
Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has thanked Tamworth Meals on Wheels for continuing to support local elderly clients throughout the pandemic. “Tamworth Meals on Wheels do a great job in supporting our community and I want to thank Manager Peter Gallagher, his team and all the volunteers who keep the service running,” Mr Anderson…
Students who sat their HSC last year will receive their results earlier than expected, with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) completing the marking and processing of the 2021 HSC ahead of schedule. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said 2021 HSC students will now be able to access their results on Thursday, January 20,…
Sir John McEwen has been described as one of Australia’s most influential politicians. Born in country Victoria, his struggle through drought and depression defined his character and drove him into rural politics. After gaining prominence with the Victorian Farmers’ Union, he became the federal member for Echuca in 1934. In 1958 he became leader of…
The contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander volunteers make to the NSW Rural Fire Service has been highlighted, with the unveiling of a new Indigenous pin at a ceremony in Gunnedah. Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke said the symbolic pin highlights the experience and knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members…
Anyone who tests positive using a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) will now be required to register their result with Service NSW. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the new registration process is an important part of managing the pandemic. NSW residents can register their result with just a few clicks on the Service NSW website or by…
The Harden-Murrumburrah & District War Memorial Pool will soon receive much-needed upgrades through a $997,500 grant under the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke made the announcement at the Harden – Murrumburrah & District War Memorial Pool, where she was joined by Hilltops Mayor Margaret…
The federal government has announced a $239,000 grant to Berries Australia to give the industry the tools needed to expand into export markets. Nationals Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said many berry growers are eager to export after doing it tough during the pandemic. “This project will provide them with the insights and resources to…
Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway has joined Nationals candidate for Monaro Nichole Overall to mark the commencement of work on the $10 million upgrade of Captains Flat Road. Mrs Overall said the much-needed upgrade is another example of the NSW Nationals delivering on commitments for regional communities and would ensure a…
Grants of up to $50,000 are available for primary producers in the Parkes electorate who have been impacted by the November floods. Federal Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said local farmers across the Parkes electorate have been hit especially hard by flooding and severe storms. “Just as they were on the cusp of what…
