Merry Christmas and thanks to our volunteers!

More than 50 local volunteer groups have been successful in receiving funding under the Volunteer Grants 2021 program. Federal Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has paid tribute to the recipients, many of whom will be volunteering their time over the Christmas holidays. “We’re indebted to our volunteers, whose generosity and dedication keep our…

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Largest mental health first aid program in the world

Last month the NSW Nationals in the state government announced a $130 million program designed to fast track the state’s mental health recovery. The government’s economic roadmap has mental health as a top priority, with the funding boost designed to provide more appointments for psychology and psychiatry services, address the sharp rise in eating disorders…

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Community Building Partnership Program delivers for Monaro

The Lions Club of Berridale, Monaro Air Rifle Club, Cooma Yspace, Monaro Early Intervention Service, and Cooma Scouts are among 13 projects that received money to boost community participation, inclusion and cohesion through the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Nationals Member for Monaro John Barilaro announced more than $82,000 for…

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Federal-state agreement to deliver new affordable homes

Up to 40 affordable homes will be built across two locations in Bellingen for low-income older women following a landmark agreement between the state and federal governments and the Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI). State Nationals Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey said the governments will jointly fund the $10 million cost of the project, which…

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Transport boost for Murray preschoolers

Local families will find it easier to send their children to preschool next year, with the trial of a new transport subsidy rolling out to Murray preschools. Duty Nationals MLC for Murray, Wes Fang, said the Preschool Drive Subsidy pilot will offset part of the transport costs of driving children to preschool, saving remote families…

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More Upper Hunter schools set to shine

The NSW Government is continuing to improve the quality of classrooms and cut school power bills with an additional 180 schools including five in the Upper Hunter electorate added to the LED Lighting Upgrade Program. The $157.8 million program was launched in October 2020 as a stimulus response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is replacing…

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Million dollar Christmas present for Grafton netball

The Grafton Netball Association’s facilities at Westward Park in Bacon Street, Grafton are set for a major rejuvenation thanks to a $947,382 grant from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said while it took a couple of attempts, Council has been successful with its application on this occasion under…

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Disaster Recovery Allowance now available

Riverina and Central West communities affected by recent storms and flooding can now apply for financial support from the Australian Government. The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is available to support people whose income has been affected in the local government areas (LGAs) of Cowra, Forbes, Lockhart, Parkes and Weddin. Nationals Member for Riverina…

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Temora greyhound track upgrade a winner

Greyhound racing at Temora track has undergone safety improvements thanks to almost $40,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke and Minister for Racing Kevin Anderson visited the track to meet local club members and inspect the upgrades. “We love our greyhound racing here in Temora…

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Regions going high tech

The NSW Nationals in the federal government are investing $12 million to strengthen partnerships between the technology sector and regional Australians to solve uniquely Australian challenges. The new Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions program will provide competitive grant funding over three rounds to regional organisations for artificial intelligence (AI) projects that deliver benefits to…

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