We know how strongly Bronnie Taylor feels about the health system. She described herself in her inaugural speech as a “proud nurse.” She spoke of studying nursing at the University of Sydney as “a decision to this day I am so grateful for,” adding “I knew I had found my niche when I started caring…
Five days of incredible live entertainment fit for the King will mark the 30th anniversary of the Parkes Elvis Festival, thanks to a $243,500 investment from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the funding boost from Round Two of the Regional Events Acceleration Fund…
A walk around Armidale’s Black Gully Reserve and Mike O’Keefe Woodland is about to become a lot safer and more enjoyable thanks to a $32,970 grant from the NSW Nationals in the state government grant to purchase and install a timber truss footbridge to span Black Gully Creek. Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall…
Passenger services on the Main Western Rail Line through the Blue Mountains will recommence from January 21, following last month’s freight train derailment. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said crews were working hard to repair a 10-kilometre section of track between Lawson and Linden. “Our maintenance crews are working around the…
The NSW Government has announced a $500 million boost to help councils tackle the mammoth task of repairing the state’s road network, following months of extreme weather events. The new Regional and Local Roads Repair program will provide even more support for councils to continue to carry out urgent repair work to ensure people stay…
The start of major construction for the new M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace is edging closer, with the Australian and NSW governments announcing John Holland/ Gamuda Joint Venture and Seymour Whyte Constructions as the successful contractors to carry out the design and build for the southern and northern sections. John Holland/ Gamuda Joint…
Saleyards and processors in the sheep and farmed goat industries now have access to grants from the NSW Government to prepare for the implementation of mandatory electronic identification. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the funding would allow saleyards and processors to start planning for the rollout of the system in NSW from 1…
Welcoming the funding for a feasibility study for the Casino Biohub with Chris Gulaptis are Northern Co-operative Meat Company CEO Simon Stahl (far left), NCMC’s Group Manager of Sustainability, Innovation and Environment, Trevor Moore (far right) and Helmont Energy Managing Director Mark Jonker Five key local organisations will be a step closer to turning their…
Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders with Mid-Western Regional Council Mayor Des Kennedy. Planning rules have been updated to better protect local character and support the future growth of Mudgee. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) was updated last year to protect regional cities from encroaching renewable energy…
Visitors from far and wide are set to flock to Gunnedah in 2024 thanks to $8 million in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund to accelerate the delivery of stage three of Gunnedah’s Koala Sanctuary. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said this new funding is in addition…
Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh at the Jetty Foreshore with The Observatory Apartments manager Lydia Crossingham (left) and Project Steering Advisory Committee member Cath Fowler The draft masterplan for the revitalisation of the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore is being refined with even greater focus on open space, support for local businesses, and tourism…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are powering ahead with the $4.5 billion upgrade of the Great Western Highway, announcing Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure has been awarded the contract to begin major work at Medlow Bath in the new year. Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional NSW and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said the Medlow…
Nationals Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has attended the opening of the upgrades to the Temora Swimming pool. The upgrades were completed, in part, thanks to a $990,000 contribution from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Greater Cities and Regional Sport Facility Fund, with funding of $1.21 million co-contributed by Temora Shire Council. “These…
A new education hub teaching life skills to Aboriginal youth across Byron and the Tweed will be one of 68 projects across the state set to become a reality thanks to a $40 million investment in the next generation of regional youth by the NSW Nationals in the state government. Acting Premier and Minister for…
Work will start soon on upgrading Singleton Fire Station to provide new dedicated female amenities as part of a $50 million investment from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the decades-old building will be upgraded with new bathrooms and change rooms. “This project will benefit both…
