$25 million to ensure shows will go on

The NSW Nationals in the federal government are providing a further $25 million to help agricultural shows and field days bounce back and continue to deliver ongoing benefits to their communities. Federal Nationals Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said Round 2 of the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days Program will open soon, with the…

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Nats support Women’s Week events

Women and girls across NSW will benefit from a range of community, education, and mentoring opportunities during 2022 NSW Women’s Week thanks to a $100,000 grants program from the NSW Nationals in the state government. Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor has encouraged local councils and not-for-profits to apply for a share of the funding…

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Regional racing back on track

The NSW Nationals in the state government have welcomed the return of crowds of up to 5,000 people to regional racecourses and tracks as the state strengthens its commitment to economic recovery. Nationals Minister responsible for Racing Kevin Anderson said racing in NSW has led the way when it comes to operating through COVID-19 and…

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Expanded program sets students on path to career success

A program to improve education and career outcomes for high school students will be expanded to schools across NSW over the next two years, thanks to a $13.5 million investment from the NSW Nationals in the state government. The Educational Pathways Program (EPP) introduces students to different post-school study and employment options, and will expand…

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NSW prepares to reopen

After more than 100 days of restrictions, NSW tomorrow will take its first steps back towards normal life. Businesses will open to customers on Monday, October 11, with patrons required to demonstrate they have been double-vaccinated and are willing to comply with physical-distancing requirements. Premier Dominic Perrottet said tomorrow is the first step in seeing…

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Regional pilot for COVID-19 digital certificates

Tamworth, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga, and Lismore customers will be the first to display their COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate on the Service NSW app, under a pilot trial of the technology. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the regional pilot starting Monday, October 11 would focus on staff and visitors at…

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Nats support new era of dementia care

Federal Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has announced that St Agnes’ Care & Lifestyle will receive $6.5 million under the Building Better Regions Fund for the construction of a dementia-specific facility on its Emmaus site in Port Macquarie. The project will see the construction of a community centre, a world-class memory support village comprising…

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Regional travel just weeks away

People in Greater Sydney are just weeks away from being able to enjoy holidays and day trips to the regions as COVID travel restrictions start to ease. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the state this week passed a major milestone, hitting the 70 per cent double vaccination target. “From Monday…

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Nats delivering for North Coast

Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced $9.9 million in funding to construct 16.3 kilometres of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail between Bentley and Lismore Railway Station. “When this project is complete, it will become one of the best rail trails in the world,” Mr Hogan said. “The Rail Trail will eventually span…

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More support arrives for our farmers

Almost 500 foreign workers will be added to the state’s agricultural workforce, joining the more than 2,000 whose arrival the NSW Nationals in the state government have already aided. Nationals Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said while this would be welcome news for farmers dealing with the COVID-exacerbated labour shortage, the NSW Government was constantly…

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Stage 2 of Ballimore Road project funded

Safer journeys are on the way across the Dubbo Local Government Area, with Dubbo Regional Council receiving just under $1 million in funding from the NSW Nationals in the state government. The funding will go to Stage 2 of the Ballimore Road project, under the latest round of the Fixing Local Roads program. Nationals Member…

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