NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash was joined by hundreds of locals for the official opening this morning of the Young and Region Farmers’ Markets.
Senator Nash said she believed the opening of the markets to be the start of a long tradition of successful trading between local producers and the You... ...more
Wheat growers have just nine days to lodge a written submission to the committee set up by the Government to investigate the current climate surrounding the country’s wheat export marketing arrangements, NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash said today.
Senator Nash said it was important for people wh... ...more
$870,000 has been allocated by the Federal Coalition Government for two black spot road projects in Richmond, NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash announced today.
Senator Nash said the funding will go toward works to upgrade the section of Terranora Road between Balfours Road and Corkwood Road and t... ...more
NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash today praised the efforts of the Belmont community in developing and enhancing the services offered through the Sailability Belmont organisation.
In Belmont this morning to officially open the new purpose built pontoon and jetty at the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club, S... ...more
A series of regional meetings are being held throughout the country to hear from growers first hand, their views on the future of wheat exports in Australia.
The meetings are all part of a consultation process being carried out by an independent committee – the Wheat Export Marketing Consultation... ...more
The Federal Coalition Government’s Drought Bus will visit Young tomorrow, Wednesday 24 January to provide the community with information on the Federal Government’s drought assistance payments and services.
NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash said specialised Centrelink staff will be on board the bu... ...more
Southern Cross University is to receive $2 million in 2007 towards the cost of a new building at the University's Tweed-Gold Coast Campus, Nationals Senator for New South Wales Fiona Nash said today.
"The $2 million funding has been allocated through the higher education Capital Development Pool ... ...more
The decision to grant an export permit to CBH was not in the best interest of Australian wheat growers and disregarded the majority view of those growers, NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash said today.
"Today's announcement is a blow to growers and I am extremely disappointed by the decision," Sena... ...more
The continued refusal by greedy oil companies to make ethanol blended E10 fuels readily available is forcing motorists to pay up to four cents per litre extra for petrol this festive holiday season, NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash said today.
"As motorists prepare to enjoy the festive season, th... ...more
NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash today congratulated Bangalow-based business Energy Products QLD Pty Ltd on being awarded a $86,000 Federal Coalition Government grant under the fourth round of the Food Processing in Regional Australia Programme (FPRAP).
Senator Nash said Energy Products QLD Pty L... ...more