To stand in this place as the member for Northern Tablelands I think will always be the greatest privilege of my life. To be able to stand up in Parliament and fearlessly represent the people of my electorate is an honour and incredibly humbling. Around 250 metres from where we are today is the Hyde…
A safer level rail crossing will be delivered for Callaghans Lane near Quirindi following a strong community campaign to improve safety. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson recently met concerned community members following the tragic death of their neighbour. “Any death on a level rail crossing is a tragedy for families and local communities and…
Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the completion of the first concrete pour for the $110.2 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment, saying it marks another important milestone in the long-awaited project. Ms Cooke joined Cowra Councillor and former Mayor Bill West to inspect progress on the state-of-the-art health facility. “With the site fully cleared…
Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie, is supporting Early Learning Matters Week organised by Early Childhood Australia (ECA). Running from August 5-9, Early Learning Matters Week aims to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of early learning in shaping the development and wellbeing of children. “The week brings together early childhood educators,…
Emerald Beach residents can forge ahead with a project designed to bring their community even closer together, thanks to a NSW Community Building Partnership grant. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh joined Emerald Beach Fair Committee members and other community representatives to celebrate their $29,632 in funding from the program. “The Emerald Beach Community…
The NSW Nationals have preselected Jamie Chaffey as their candidate for the seat of Parkes at the next Federal Election. Mr Chaffey, who hails from Gunnedah, is a boilermaker by trade. He was elected to Gunnedah Shire Council in September 2016, having previously served as President of the Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Having…
The NSW Nationals have called on the State and Federal Labor governments to ensure regional communities won’t be cut off after REX Airlines and went into voluntary administration. Leader of the NSW Nationals, Dugald Saunders said it’s the second regional carrier facing the possibility of collapse after Bonza suspended their operations in April. “The news…
Nationals Leader, David Littleproud, said the appointment of a new Agriculture Minister won’t change the Albanese Labor Government’s litany of disastrous decisions that have impacted the agricultural sector in just two years. Julie Collins has inherited the agriculture portfolio after the Prime Minister reshuffled his cabinet and moved Senator Murray Watt to Employment and Workplace…
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has welcomed the first step in construction works for the redevelopment of Grafton Base Hospital. A development application has been submitted to the Northern Regional Planning panel seeking approval for alterations to existing buildings within the old Grafton Correctional Centre site. Mr Williamson said part of the former jail is…
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders has vowed to make the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) its own separate business unit again. He made the remarks during an address at the NSW Farmers Conference, warning DPI is being watered down, after it was completely absorbed by the Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW). Mr Saunders labelled the…
Nationals’ Member for Bathurst, Paul Toole, has thanked local concerned community members for joining the fight to keep the Panorama Clinic in Bathurst. The Clinic offers intensive support for people experiencing significant mental distress. It’s facing a potential relocation to Bloomfield Hospital in Orange during the $200 million redevelopment of Bathurst Hospital, which is due…
Federal Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association of NSW President Tanya Mitchell and Vice President Robin Beckwith. Federal Nationals Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, has welcomed news that eight community groups in the electorate will share in more than $300,000 in funding. The money comes from the latest…
The NSW Nationals have preselected Sam Farraway as their candidate for the seat of Calare at the forthcoming Federal Election. Mr Farraway has been a Member of the NSW Upper House since October 2019. He served as the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, and then as the Shadow Minister following the 2023 election. Mr…
Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke was on hand to help unveil the revitalised Pioneer Park in Cootamundra, following upgrades made possible thanks to a $222,700 investment by previous Federal and State Nationals Governments. Ms Cooke joined Mayor Gil Kelly, along with Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council staff and other stakeholders for the occasion. Ms Cooke…
The NSW Nationals have raised concerns over the Minns Labor Government’s plan to address the state of biodiversity, saying it lacks decisive action and balance. The former Nationals Government tasked Ken Henry AC to conduct a comprehensive review to improve the Biodiversity Conservation Act, but Labor’s response is little more than a shopping list of…
