Budding agronomists, livestock managers, and farmers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a two-year employment program to get a head start in the agriculture industry. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the Agricultural Pathways Program targets recent school leavers to join the managing teams of the Department of Primary Industries’ 13,000-hectare research…
Country horses, trainers and owners have a direct line to Royal Randwick thanks to Racing NSW and the 2022 Newhaven Park Country Championships which will see the best county horses showcased on the big stage at Day 1 of the Championships. Nationals Minister for Racing Kevin Anderson said the Country Championships will see eight races,…
Tamworth Regional Council has been encouraged to apply for a share in $30 million in funding to help fast track new housing in 21 Regional council areas, ahead of the government’s initial response to the recommendations of the Regional Housing Taskforce. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said housing shortages have proven to be one…
Audiences across regional NSW will enjoy more performances and creative experiences as arts and cultural organisations and groups take their shows on the road in 2022, supported by the NSW Nationals in the state government. More than $660,000 will be delivered through the first round of the NSW Government’s Regional Arts Touring fund supporting 11…
Eligible groups and organisations in the Parkes electorate are being invited to put forward their project ideas for a NSW Nationals in the federal government grant to plant trees in honour of the legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to Australia and the Commonwealth. Federal Nationals Member for…
Taree Universities Campus will now have a permanent and much larger home after Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie announced $5.5 million in federal funding to secure the former Council Chambers and Administration building in Pulteney Street. The project is one of 18 across the electorate, worth nearly $14-million, to be funded across the…
A major upgrade of the New England Highway between Belford and the Golden Highway is driving ahead, with work to improve safety and travel times along a four-kilometre section of the highway progressing well. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the NSW Nationals in the state government are investing $97 million to provide…
Federal funding of $330,000 is supporting the most significant refurbishment of Dungog Library in 40 years, almost doubling the size of the existing building. Plans are currently being finalised for a major transformation of the library, internally and externally, with the project going to tender in coming weeks. The new build will include development of…
Work has begun on the New Dungowan Pipeline with Nationals Member for Tamworth and Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson visiting the site to announce the pipeline is on track. Work to complete the Stage 1 of the pipeline extends 19km from Tamworth’s Calala Water Treatment Plant to the Dungowan Showgrounds. This section of…
More than 50 communities across NSW have received funding to commemorate veterans in the 2021 Anzac Community Grant program. The Anzac Community Grant Program provides funding to projects and initiatives that recognise Australia’s war service history, educate a new generation, and support the wellbeing of the NSW veteran community. More than $56,000 all-up will be…
More than 2,800 graduate nurses and midwives will start work across 130 NSW public hospitals and health facilities this year in a major boost for the NSW Health system. Premier Dominic Perrottet, Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Nationals Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor commended the graduates, many of whom are officially commencing work this…
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council has described a landmark agreement to build 140 new homes in Cooma as “fantastic news.” The agreement has been reached between the NSW Aboriginal Land Council, Merrimans Local Aboriginal Land Council, and the NSW Government. The partnership will see up to new 140 homes built on Crown land between the…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are calling on sporting organisations to step up and serve some ace ideas for delivering mental health and wellbeing activities as part of a $2.8 million Mental Health Sports program. The Mental Health Sports Fund is part of the $130 million COVID-19 mental health recovery package announced in…
Funding from the NSW Nationals in the federal government is delivering upgraded road and recreation facilities in Bolwarra near Maitland. Federal funding of $672,400 has delivered major road reconstruction on Lang Drive at Bolwarra Heights, resulting in a safer and smoother road with better traffic flow. At Bolwarra Lookout, the final stages of a $700,000…
80 new graduate nurses and midwives have joined the ranks of the Southern NSW Local Health District as the NSW Nationals in the state government continues to invest record amounts to support frontline health staff. Nationals Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said the influx of graduate nurses in Southern NSW will be a huge…
