Window of opportunity for Coffs manufacturer

An aluminium manufacturer in Coffs Harbour is set to expand its operations, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said a $260,000 grant will help Advance Metal Industries construct a new fabrication facility to expand its current product offerings, creating 13 sustainable…

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$16 million funding wave for surf clubs

Applications are now open for a multi-million dollar funding boost for the state’s Surf Life Saving Clubs to ensure our iconic volunteers continue their vital work keeping people safe at the beach. The Surf Club Facility Program, worth $16 million over four years, will build, upgrade and restore surf lifesaving facilities. There are close to…

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Disaster assistance for Weddin Shire

Disaster assistance has been extended to the Weddin Shire Local Government Area (LGA) to help it recover from damage caused by severe weather which has swept through the region since November 9 Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack said Weddin had joined Forbes and Cowra among Riverina Electorate LGAs to be supported through the Disaster…

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2021 Regional Youth Taskforce holds final meeting

Members of the 2021 Regional Youth Taskforce have met for the final time to tackle issues impacting rural and regional communities following one of the toughest years in NSW’s history. Joined by Nationals Minister for Regional Youth Bronnie Taylor in Sydney, the Taskforce had a focus on ‘community’, one of the four pillars outlined in…

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Nats deliver $500 million rural health boost

Regional and rural communities across NSW will benefit from a health investment of more than $500 million that will deliver enhanced services and more jobs closer to home. The NSW Nationals in the state government have delivered more than 110 health projects in regional NSW since 2011 with another 70 currently underway. This extra investment…

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A knight to remember!

The biggest sporting and cultural event of its kind will come to regional NSW next year for the very first time. Thousands of people are expected to attend and see knights and Vikings battle it out at the Medieval Faire in Orange, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund.…

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NSW disaster assistance extended following severe weather and floods

Disaster assistance is now available in 13 additional local government areas following severe storms and flooding earlier this month. The assistance has been extended to Blayney, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Cabonne, Cobar, Gilgandra, Gunnedah, Gwydir, Narrabri, Port Macquarie Hastings, Upper Hunter, Warrumbungle, and Weddin. This is in addition to the initial declaration for the local government…

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Dine & Discover boost

The Summer holidays just got even better for residents in the Myall Lakes, with two additional $25 Dine & Discover vouchers rolling out for eligible customers from today. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the government’s $250 million program expansion, announced as part of the $2.8 billion economic recovery package, means new applicants…

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Growing the regional visitor economy

The NSW Nationals in the state government have announced changes to the state’s Destination Networks to ensure the regional visitor economy is set up for continued success and receives more local resources and support. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the government was committed to growing the visitor economy of regional…

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John Barilaro’s valedictory speech

Former Nats’ leader and Deputy Premier John Barilaro delivered his Valedictory speech to Parliament on Wednesday, November 24. This is what he had to say. Who would have thought that after the events of the past 18 months, Andrew and I would be doing valedictory speeches on the same day and neither one of us…

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Restoring Jenolan Caves Road

Work is powering ahead to restore Jenolan Caves Road to pre-flood condition, with multiple teams assembled to finalise investigations and slope repair options at Two Mile, Hampton and Five Mile. Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said after careful investigations, the post-flood repair work is now well…

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Resources for regions delivers for Orange

Orange will soon benefit from local infrastructure improvements that help the community thrive, thanks to Round Eight of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $75 million Resources for Regions. Nationals Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier Sam Farraway has announced $1,335,356 for Clergate Road upgrades, which will deliver stage 2 of the project. “The…

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New way ahead for ag workforce

A round of grant funding will be offered to industry to develop projects and initiatives to support the growth, retention, and sustainability of the agricultural workforce. Federal Nationals Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Pat Conaghan, Federal Nationals Member for Cowper, said the $7.3 million AgUP grants program would encourage the agriculture,…

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