NSW Nationals Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has announced $684,307 funding for Ironwood Pty Ltd in Taree to assist with a $1.368 million project to increase the storage capacity of burnt timber. The storage facility will include 30 log stacks and two new storage sheds for milled timber. Benefits of the funding include: clearing…
The independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry report shows strategic hazard reduction and better land management are essential to keeping our communities safe.
New fire mitigation crews will bring more highly skilled people to the regions and be a great addition to our existing hardworking emergency services.
Primary producers impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires will benefit from expanded eligibility for the $75,000 recovery grant and timeframe changes announced by the NSW Nationals in the state government, with small businesses also given more time to request support. NSW Nationals Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall said the $75,000 Special Disaster Grant, which was scheduled to…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are extending their partnership with charity organisation GIVIT to ensure donated goods and services reach people who need them most in regional cities and towns recovering from the impacts of drought and bushfire. Deputy Premier John Barilaro announced $407,000 in funding to enable the national not-for-profit organisation to…
The NSW Nationals in the state government are administering the Australian Government’s Volunteer Firefighters Financial Support Program, which is designed to help volunteer firefighters who have been called out for more than 10 days since July 2019. Payment of up to $300 per day, with a total cap of $6000, will be available for the…
Two recovery pods have arrived in Nerriga this week, allowing those impacted by the summer’s bushfires to stay on their properties while they begin the process of rebuilding. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro said up to 200 accommodation pods were being rolled out across the state, thanks to a partnership between the…
Farmers, small businesses and regional communities recovering from the worst bushfire season in memory are set to benefit from close to $5 million in funding thanks to the NSW Nationals in Government. NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said this investment will play an important role in helping our community recover from the…
The Nationals in Government have announced a number of bushfire recovery grants across regional and rural NSW. Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Kyogle Council received a $1.3 million grant to assist with bushfire recovery, which was distributed through various businesses and community organisations. Mr Hogan said the funds were provided to the…
The NSW Nationals in Government’s bushfire clean-up program has met the initial 2800 property clearing target and further support for communities has been announced through a rebuild and housing strategy. NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said all 18 eligible registered properties in the Coffs Harbour LGA had been cleared by Laing O’Rourke…