The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced $200,000 in funding for a new adventure-style playground in Bungendore. Deputy Premier Paul Toole and Nationals candidate for Monaro Nichole Overall joined Member for Monaro John Barilaro to make the announcement. Mr Barilaro said the current playground in Bungendore is more than 20 years old and…
Work to reactivate five kilometres of non-operational rail line between West Tamworth and Westdale has crossed the finish line, supporting the development of an intermodal rail facility to deliver more efficient freight journeys to the state’s major port. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the completion of the $35…
The most significant investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW has continued throughout 2021, with more than $770 million worth of new and upgraded school facilities delivered for students across the state. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said despite the COVID-19 lockdowns and construction pauses, eight new and 13 upgraded schools…
The much-loved country shows of Grafton and Maclean in May and Casino and Kyogle in October could each secure NSW Nationals in the state government grants of up to $45,000 to get up and running in a 2022 COVID-safe way. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said grants from the $5 million Country Shows Support Package…
The NSW Government’s commitment to deliver more and better quality social housing across the state continues, with Mudgee set to receive new homes by the end of 2022. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the government has reached an agreement with local community housing provider (CHP), Housing Plus, to deliver and manage the new…
The thriving Bonville Public School community is set to benefit from a $34,642 grant from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has congratulated the Bonville Public School P&C Association on its successful application under the NSW Government’s 2021 Community Building Partnership Program. Mr Singh said the funding…
The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced Clarence Town Public School’s inclusion in the Cooler Classrooms Program. Clarence Town is among 37 schools added to the program, taking the total number to 959 schools across the state. The program, announced in 2018, is a five-year $500 million commitment to deliver heating, cooling, and…
The 2021 NAPLAN National Report has revealed NSW students have performed above the national average in this year’s NAPLAN. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the release of 2021 NAPLAN results is cause to celebrate education in NSW, which has overcome tremendous challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. “NSW mean scores were above the…
The NSW Nationals in the federal government are continuing to invest in the future of Cowper with a further $250 million in funding available under the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Applications for Round 6 of the program are now open, paving the way for new projects to be funded and delivered from next year.…
Local residents will benefit from an $80 million investment in Temora Hospital under the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $500 million health boost for rural and regional NSW. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole and Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health and Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced the investment, which…
A $165,329 grant from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund will transform conditions for Bulahdelah Soccer Club. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead said the funding will be used to improve drainage and install lighting. “Bulahdelah Soccer Club successfully installed lighting on one of the two fields in Round…
Christmas has come early for country shows right across NSW with funding available to ensure these much-loved community events come back bigger and better than ever in the New Year. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said 190 agricultural shows being staged in 2022 can apply for funding under the NSW Government’s…
The Coffs Coast’s reputation as a mountain biking mecca continues to grow with a $400,397 funding injection from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has congratulated Woolgoolga Mountain Bike Club on its successful application under the Stronger Country Communities Fund for their significant project which will enhance…
A little piece of Hollywood has returned to West Wyalong at the grand opening of the Tivoli Theatre cinema at the historic Masonic Hall. The dream to bring movie magic back to the West Wyalong community has been realised through $150,000 in funding from the NSW Nationals in the federal government, $450,000 from the NSW…
A new $9 million water infrastructure project will reinforce water security in the Bland Shire to support industry, agriculture and water supply. Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said the funding would deliver a new water tower, eight-kilometre water supply trunk main, seven-kilometre distribution water main, and new transfer pump station. “Water infrastructure is…
