Bushfire recovery grants support communities

Rappville was one of many regional communities devastated by the recent bushfires, but the Nationals in Government are helping rebuild and recover. More than 50 homes were destroyed, lives were lost, and livelihoods were shattered when the res ripped through the region, but it is an incredibly resilient community, local Nationals Member for Page Kevin…

Country courthouses get makeovers

The NSW Nationals in Government are investing $9 million to improve regional courthouses to help boost local economies during the pandemic. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals Leader John Barilaro said the package included improvements to 63 regional courthouses, with upgrades to fire safety and security, as well as structural repairs and general maintenance. “The NSW…

Funding for critical remote airstrip upgrades

Australians living in regional, rural and remote Australia will be better connected with vital air services following a $9 million Federal Nationals in Government’s investment. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said funding under the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program will enhance the safety and accessibility of aerodromes in…

New Mudgee Hospital handed over to health district

The health sector in Mudgee and the wider Mid-Western region has received a major boost, with the new Mudgee Hospital being handed over to the Western NSW Local Health District. NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said construction on the $70.7 million facility was due for completion at the end of the month, and…