$20 million boost for drought hubs

Agility, innovation and region-specific solutions will expand the focus of the eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs around Australia. Speaking at the Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub in Wagga Wagga, federal Nationals Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said the agricultural industry will benefit from the $20 million funding boost. “These hubs are a…

Fire-affected school ready for Term 1

Dubbo South Public School is cleaned up and new facilities are in place ready to welcome students back this week, after a fire at the end of 2021. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has visited the school and welcomed the progress made over the holidays to restore the site. “Thankfully no-one was injured and…

Over 300 jobs to be created in Wagga Wagga

A Riverina business that designs and builds innovative screening attachments for heavy industries is set for a major expansion, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Duty Nationals MLC for Wagga Wagga, Wes Fang, said a $6.64 million grant will enable FlipScreen Australia to build a large-scale manufacturing facility…