The Nationals have always known that the regions are the best place to live. Now, a new report by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) has set a target of 11 million people living prosperously outside the capital cities by 2032. The target is a key goal announced as part the Regionalisation Ambition 2032 plan, which…
Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has joined the women of the Bendemeer Country Women’s Association (CWA) to celebrate 100 years of friendship, tea, scones, and strong advocacy for the people of regional Australia. Mr Anderson said the Bendemeer CWA had been strong advocates for their local community and congratulated them on this important milestone.…
The Coffs Harbour community has given strong support for proposed improvements to the Jetty Foreshore, with a clear call for a revitalised waterfront to boost the local economy and bring jobs and investment to the region. The NSW Government has released two reports detailing outcomes from extensive community consultation on the draft masterplan for the…
Federal Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has called on the Minister for Veterans Affairs to review the Albanese Government’s decision to withdraw funding from the Mid North Coast Veteran Wellbeing initiative. “In my electorate I have about 3,000 veterans. That is a big slice of veterans in the North Coast, “ Dr Gillespie…
Five of rural NSW’s most innovative and inspiring women have been celebrated in Parliament House in Canberra at a ceremony for the 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor has congratulated national winner Stephanie Tretheway from Tasmania, who founded Motherland Australia – a not-for-profit organisation that aims to eliminate the crippling…
Tennis enthusiasts in South Grafton can look forward to an enhanced playing experience at the Braylesford Park, South Grafton High School facility, with the NSW Nationals in the state government providing $53,790 to help resurface the courts with synthetic grass. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the funding is the result of a successful application…
The late announcement of a ban on importing meat products for personal use from all countries with foot-and-mouth disease shows the Federal Government continues to be indecisive in dealing with the FMD crisis in Indonesia. Nationals Leader and Shadow Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said this was a step forward in protecting our biosecurity but…
Narromine’s future soccer stars will have a home they can be proud of, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Infrastructure Grants Program. Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the Narromine Soccer Club has received $172,000 to refurbish amenities at Dundas Oval. “The Narromine Soccer Club’s junior ranks are growing fast, and…
Exceptional growing conditions and high global prices are continuing to benefit Australian agricultural production and exports. The new ABARES September quarter Agricultural Commodities Report is forecasting agricultural export earnings to climb to a record $70.3 billion for 2022-23 – almost 50% more than what it was 10 years ago after accounting for inflation. ABARES Executive…
Applications are now open for the first round of a new fund set to turbocharge the critical minerals and high-tech metals sector and position regional NSW as a major global supplier. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Activation Fund would help diversify and accelerate mining…