Paul Christenson

Shadow Minister for Water and Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack says Riverina workers are paying the price for the Albanese Labor Government's failed water policies.

Shadow Minister for Water and Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said SunRice's announcement that it's scaling back production is deeply concerning for workers, families, and communities across the Riverina, particularly in Deniliquin, Leeton, and across AGS operations.

An exodus of businesses from NSW has again highlighted the need for important reforms to payroll tax proposed by The Nationals.

A state-of-the-art horticultural facility at Wells Crossing, just south of Grafton, is set to expand even further, with Provenance Propagation securing more than $2 million through the NSW Government's Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program to boost production, create skilled local jobs, and strengthen Australia's fresh produce supply chain.

The NSW Nationals have called for an urgent independent investigation into an incident at Manning Base Hospital that left a woman in intensive care with serious facial burns after a simple non-invasive operation.

Primary school students across the Clarence Valley will soon have the opportunity to participate in a new Rugby 7s competition thanks to a $15,000 grant awarded to the Yamba Buccaneers Rugby Club through the NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Grant Program 2025/26.

Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 46 young Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams.

Junee has secured a $20,000 boost through the 2026/27 Regional Event Fund to support the launch of the inaugural Canola Gateway Festival, marking a major milestone for the region's tourism offering.

Lithgow's new purpose-built fire station is well underway with the building now taking shape as structural frames were erected on site this week.

The Minns Labor Government's own Small Business Commissioner has delivered a damning verdict on the state of small business in NSW, with the June Momentum Survey showing confidence spiralling, momentum falling, and profitability expectations collapsing.