Temora takes off as warbird flight destination

In an Australian-first, warbird flight simulators will soon land at the Temora Aviation Museum, giving more people an opportunity to explore the sky, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund. Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said $438,110 in funding will help install a P40 Kittyhawk, P51 Mustang and…

Real-time tracking technology for Tamworth’s buses

Commuters, students, and families in Tamworth are now able to track the arrival of local bus services in real time with the installation of new technology. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said under a NSW Government initiative to improve regional public transport, customers will be able to view real-time information about where the bus…

Free road safety workshops in Upper Hunter

Older road users in Singleton and Muswellbrook have the opportunity to participate in a road safety workshop as part of the 2022 NSW Seniors Festival. Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the Older Road Users Workshops have been designed to help anyone aged 60 and over refresh on safety tips when it comes…

Milestones pave the way for Tamworth jobs boom

Tamworth’s economy is set to grow thanks to $20,246,000 from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s Restart NSW Growing Local Economies Fund. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the NSW Government had funded the Trunk Stormwater Drainage infrastructure as part of the Tamworth Global Gateway Park, a development which will create thousands of…

“Water is wealth and a dam is a bank”

The NSW Nationals in the federal government will commit up to $433 million in additional funding toward the construction of Dungowan Dam, reinforcing the importance of this region-building project. Through the 2022-23 Budget, the government has locked the money in to ensure the project gets built, pending finalisation of the business case, due later this…

No red tape for interstate hospitality workers

The number of NSW hospitality workers is being boosted to help businesses struggling with staff shortages. The Automatic Mutual Recognition initiative allows certified Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) staff from Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, and the ACT to work in NSW without needing new credentials. Nationals Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson…

Empowering more Coffs Coast women

Coffs Harbour Lions Club is among 18 organisations to receive funding as part of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $1 million Investing in Women Fund. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said organisations like Lions play a crucial role in our community, providing local women with the support they need. “I’m delighted…

New country rail headquarters open in Orange

UGL Regional Linx’s (UGLRL) new headquarters in Orange has been officially opened by Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole and Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway. Mr Toole said UGLRL is delivering on its promise for a new regional head office and purpose-built Network Control Centre as part of…