The Australian and New South Wales Governments have unlocked over $11 million for road projects in Eden-Monaro, as part of the Safer Roads Program.

Nationals Senators have condemned Labor for its blatant snub of Murray Darling Basin communities in an attempt to win favour of Adelaide Greens voters.

The Bega Valley Innovation Hub 2.0 has been provided a financial shot in the arm with $250,000 from the Federal Government’s Incubator Support Initiative.

Rural Press Pty Limited (Australian Community Media) has been awarded more than $10.4 million under the Federal Government’s $50 million Public Interest News Gathering (PING) program, providing much-needed support to 91 regional media outlets at a time it is needed mos

Small business in regional areas are rebounding despite a tough year according to evidence to Senate Estimates this week.

A high-priority drought relief project is progressing in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council in New South Wales, with funding approved to flow under the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP) Extension.

The controversial Yanco Creek project can be reimagined, adjusted or withdrawn according to evidence given to a Senate Committee by the Murray Darling Basin Authority.

The Murray Darling Basin Authority confirmed at Senate Estimates today that the Basin states can modify projects under the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism to address community concerns.

Men’s sheds, conservation or community organisations, Landcare networks, not-for-profits and traditional owners can now apply for grants through the Bushfire Recovery for Wildlife and Habitat Community Grants Program to undertake on-ground recovery actions which will benefit their local environment.

Nationals Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey said the first day of Senate Estimates provided further proof the Federal Government continues to help farmers recover from drought.

The Nationals in government are proud to be delivering the $700 million Singleton Bypass project.

A new model to boost access to GPs in the Murrumbidgee region and make rural generalist training more attractive for young doctors begins today.

Nationals Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey says the 2020-21 Federal Budget has once again reinforced the regions are key to the road back to economic recovery.

Nationals Senator for NSW Perin Davey said today’s pre-budget infrastructure announcement regarding the new $700 million bypass, is further proof the Nationals in Government believe Singleton and surrounding areas are a vital component in helping the national economy recover post Covid-19.

The Snowy Mountains, Hunter-Newcastle and Parkes regions will benefit from a new regional recovery fund announced by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.

Nationals Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey has welcomed news that the NSW Government will become the first jurisdiction to implement the Agricultural Workers Code.

The Nationals in Government are continuing to ensure there is significant investment in communication capabilities for businesses in rural and regional Australia, following an announcement which will see high speed broadband in towns around the country.

Nationals Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey has welcomed an announcement from the Queensland State Government which would see the border bubble extended to include northern NSW.

NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey has welcomed an agreement which will see boarding school students able to come home for the school holidays.

NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey has welcomed new border restriction changes, allowing border communities to start returning to a sense of normality, but Senator Davey said there are still issues that need to be resolved.

The Queensland Chief Health Officer has seen sense and established protocols under which students enrolled in boarding schools in Queensland can travel home to NSW or the ACT without having to isolate on return to school.

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority will be split in two and on-farm water recovery will be taken off the table following an announcement by Federal Water Minister, Keith Pitt who has also committed new funding for communities.

NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey has welcomed today’s announcement from the NSW Government which will see the NSW-Victoria border zone extended to 50 kilometres, however more certainty is needed for workers outside that region.

Two competitive grants rounds opening today worth $11.2 million will go towards building and maintaining drought resilience throughout Australia.

The Nationals Senate team welcomes today’s Senate vote acknowledging border travel restrictions imposed by state and territory governments have negatively impacted the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of regional Australians who live and work across border communities.

A nationally consistent approach to border closures and quarantine processes is vital in allowing regional and rural communities to function, as we continue to navigate our way through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nationals Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey has welcomed Federal Government disaster assistance funding for areas in the state affected by severe storms and floods.

Former Chief of the Defence Force, Sir Angus Houston is the right person to lead the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) during the final stages of Basin Plan implementation.

This Landcare Week, New South Wales Senator Perin Davey and Victorian Senator Raff Ciccone are calling on their parliamentary colleagues to join with them in championing the work of Landcare and the beneficial impact it has on the environment.

Revelations today show South Australian water users have been operating under a ‘steal now, pay later’ system, as NSW communities continue to recover from their worst drought on record. The Weekly Times today reports a group of South Australian water users have been...

Senator Bridget McKenzieSenator for VictoriaLeader of the Nationals in the Senate Senator PERIN DAVEYSenator for New South Wales Ann Webster MPMember for Mallee MEDIA RELEASE Better water market information and transparency will go a long way to improve the...

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Farm, aquaculture and forestry businesses along the south coast affected by this summer’s devastating bushfires will get help to rebuild through new emergency bushfire funding.

Farm, aquaculture and forestry businesses along the south coast affected by this summer’s devastating bushfires will get help to rebuild through new emergency bushfire funding.

Farm, aquaculture and forestry businesses along the south coast affected by this summer’s devastating bushfires will get help to rebuild through new emergency bushfire funding.

Farm, aquaculture and forestry businesses along the south coast affected by this summer’s devastating bushfires will get help to rebuild through new emergency bushfire funding.

Farm, aquaculture and forestry businesses along the south coast affected by this summer’s devastating bushfires will get help to rebuild through new emergency bushfire funding.

The Australian Government is urging Australians with chronic health conditions not to neglect their regular health care, but continue to consult with their doctors in order to best manage their condition.