Recreational beekeepers affected by varroa mite will be reimbursed for the destruction of their hives and bees under the agreed National Response Plan. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders says the support shows the critical role recreational beekeepers have played in helping to manage the pest and contain its spread. “More and more people are…
The Wellington Civic Centre has been a hive of activity over the past couple of weeks, as the 45th annual Wellington Eisteddfod draws to a close. So it was the perfect opportunity for Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders and Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Mathew Dickerson to pop by with the great news that $17,500…
Deputy Nationals leader Perin Davey says the government has misled Parliament with numbers as rubbery as their election promises on the Murray Darling Basin plan. Senator Davey, the shadow minister for water, said in a bizarre over-reach the Minister for Water, Tanya Plibersek, has ignored publicly available advice from her own Department and claimed to…
There is more certainty for farmers and the environment after the NSW Government’s licensing and measurement reform became law in Water Sharing Plans for the Border Rivers and Gwydir Valleys. Nationals Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson and Minister for Environment James Griffin have approved changes to the Border Rivers, Gwydir and Macquarie Water…
What an exciting day for Cooma and the Snowy Monaro with the official opening of Cooma Hospital’s brand new state-of-the-art Emergency Department. The official ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Nationals Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor and Nationals Member for Monaro Nichole Overall. Mrs Taylor said today is a celebration for the local community…
Safer journeys are on the way across the Myall Lakes, with Point Road in Tuncurry the latest to be upgraded under the most recent round of the Fixing Local Roads Program. Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead said the Point Road project will make a significant difference to locals and visitors. “This project will…
Freight operations have been restored to full capacity on the main western rail line thanks to fast-tracked repairs following a major landslip in the Blue Mountains. The full opening comes a day ahead of schedule following the return of night-time freight operations, which resumed last Sunday. Since then, close to 80 freight trains have transported…
More Upper Hunter roads in are in line for vital repair, maintenance, and sealing work under Round Four of the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program. Upper Hunter Nationals MP Dave Layzell said previous rounds of the program have delivered more than $20 million to the electorate across over 30 projects undertaken by Dungog, Singleton,…
Some of Dubbo’s rising stars of the world game are taking to the field in style, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Local Sport Grant program (LSGP). Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has announced $4,500 for the Macquarie United Football Club (MUFC) to update their jerseys and equipment. “Like many of…
Term 3 has marked the return to school sites for more of the flood impacted school communities across the Northern Rivers and North Coast as the recovery effort continues. Acting Premier Paul Toole, Nationals Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell, and Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery…
Country shows in the Cootamundra electorate are returning stronger than ever, thanks to NSW Nationals in the state government’s Country Shows Support Package. The Junee, Illabo, Temora, and Ariah Park shows have all received financial support, with the Illabo Show finally able to celebrate its centenary this year Nationals Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said…
Non-government organisations in flood-affected communities will receive $4.5 million in grants this month as part of the $13.3 million NGO Flood Support Program. Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said this funding supports groups that have been the backbone of the Northern Rivers community. “When the floods hit and people lost their…
A suite of fee-free short courses are now available for people looking to secure jobs or further their career in hospitality, as part of a new NSW Government program which aims to supercharge the sector and grow the economy. The Kickstart Your Career in Hospitality program aims to alleviate labour shortages that are hampering the…
The flood-impacted communities of Woodburn, Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah, and Lismore will see increased mental health support, thanks to a significant investment from NSW Nationals in the state government that will see four new Safe Haven centres open to support people at their most vulnerable. Nationals Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the four Safe Havens,…
The first bilingual Aboriginal Language School in NSW, Gumbaynggirr Gingana Freedom School (GGFS), will receive $185,508 in funding from the NSW Government for a new two-year pilot partnership. Nationals Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Franklin announced funding to further support NSW Aboriginal Language revitalisation and will offer three cadetships…
