Mal Lanyon appointed Northern NSW Flood Recovery Co-ordinator

The NSW Government has appointed NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon as Northern NSW Recovery Coordinator. The decision to make the appointment to substantially boost the state’s flood recovery coordination was made after the Premier, Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience spent much of the last week visiting Northern Rivers communities, gaining…

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Putting health first during NSW Women’s Week

Shining a light on women and girls’ wellbeing is the focus of the inaugural NSW Women’s Health Expo, being held today as part of the 2022 NSW Women’s Week celebrations. Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the theme of the event is the lifecycle of a woman, with keynote speakers and interactive workshops focusing…

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Sections of the Pacific Highway reopen

Road crews have worked around the clock to reopen 180 kilometres of the Pacific Highway. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said Transport for NSW have been able to get crews on the ground assessing, clearing, and carrying out immediate repairs to allow large sections of the road to reopen. “Our focus…

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Free menstrual hygiene products for all NSW public schools

Female students at public schools across the state will soon have free access to menstrual hygiene products, following a successful trial in 31 schools. The $30 million program will make sure female students can participate in all aspects of school life. Ahead of tomorrow’s International Women’s Day, Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said this…

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Waste collection ramps up in flood zones

Waste collection services across the state are being ramped up, as flood-affected communities are reminded to exercise caution when returning to homes and businesses. More than 4,200 damage impact assessments of Northern Rivers businesses and homes are now complete and 37 waste collection crews are operating in the region. More than 1,500 emergency services personnel,…

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Flood recovery centres providing face-to-face support

Dedicated community recovery centres are being set up across NSW to provide face-to-face support for residents affected by the recent severe storm and flood events. Resilience NSW is opening up recovery centres in areas where emergency evacuation orders have been lifted, starting in Murwillumbah today. The recovery centres are staffed by expert personnel who help…

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Steph Cooke appointed Minister for Flood Recovery

Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke will be appointed the new Minister for Flood Recovery, demonstrating the NSW Government’s commitment to supporting communities through the ongoing flood crisis. Ms Cooke will drive the recovery efforts, including clean-up, rebuilding and support programs, while ensuring the recovery process is coordinated, well-funded, and enacted swiftly.…

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Flood recovery taskforce announced

A multi-agency team including 400 personnel, helicopters, and equipment is being mobilised to help the clean-up effort following extreme floods across northern NSW. Deputy Premier Paul Toole said emergency services are working around the clock to support their communities, alongside local government. “I want to thank all our emergency services and volunteers for their tireless…

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NSW government support for flood-affected farmers

The NSW Nationals in the state government have opened an emergency animal welfare hotline for flood-affected farmers, landowners, and communities in Northern NSW for immediate assistance if dealing with stranded, injured or perished livestock. The number to call is 1 800 814 647. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said while the focus currently is…

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Massive boost for Coffs Coast not-for-profits

Coffs Coast not-for-profits are sharing in $850,000 from a NSW Nationals in the state government funding boost to ease financial pressures and help them recover from impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the Social Sector Support Fund is providing organisations with grants of between $10,000 and $200,000. “The…

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Mudgee scores A League winner

Fans of the world game across the Central West will have the chance to watch their heroes live and in person, thanks to the support of the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has announced $150,000 from the Regional Events Acceleration Fund for Mid-Western Regional Council to host the…

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Immediate disaster assistance + waste levy waived for flood-affected areas

Individuals and councils impacted by flooding can now access the first tranche of NSW Government support through Service NSW. Since February 22, 17 Local Government Areas have been declared as disaster areas. These are: Armidale, Ballina, Bellingen, Byron, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Glen Innes Severn, Hornsby, Kempsey, Kyogle, Lismore, Nambucca, Port Macquarie/Hastings, Richmond, Tenterfield, The…

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Major project to deliver more reliable energy to NSW

The Queensland-NSW Interconnector (QNI) project, a major grid transmission upgrade that will ensure more reliable supply of electricity to customers at all times, including during periods of peak demand, is on track for completion by May 2022. The electricity interconnector, which allows power to flow in both directions, will enable load sharing between the states…

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