Two new Federal Government programmes are being launched in Young on Friday aimed at increasing job opportunities – especially for disadvantaged groups – at Burrangong Meat Processors (BMP).
Explaining the programmes, Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales Fiona Nash said the first project is aim... ...more
The many and varied achievements of Australians in rural and regional areas will be showcased on a new website being launched today.
Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales, Senator Fiona Nash is calling on nominations for candidates to feature as part of the ‘In Profile’ section of her new websit... ...more
Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales, Senator Fiona Nash has today praised the work of local farmers Donald and Julie McFarlane, with the couple profiled on the Senator’s new website for their win in the NSW Field Wheat Competition.
Senator Nash said the profile on the Young-based couple is the... ...more
Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales, Senator Fiona Nash has welcomed plans by the Federal Government to dedicate a further $10.2 million a year to health services in rural and remote Australia, saying recent announcements to improve the standard of health care in rural communities demonstrates th... ...more
Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales Senator Fiona Nash has applauded the efforts of emergency services personnel and volunteers in fighting the recent fires across NSW, and has urged all residents to remain vigilant during the bushfire season to avoid further devastation.
“As a nation, we are ... ...more
When Young-based farmers Donald and Julie McFarlane sowed their Marombi-variety wheat crop last year, the couple never expected it to yield quite as well as it did.
Not only did the McFarlanes reap more than 7 tonnes of grain per hectare, the couple also won the 2005/06 NSW Dryland Field Wheat C... ...more
An exhibition developed by Bathurst Regional Gallery will tour the country thanks to a $95,000 funding grant from the Howard-Vaile Government, announced today by Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales, Senator Fiona Nash.
Senator Nash said the Janet Dawson: Survey Exhibition will tour a number of... ...more
Plans by Orange Regional Gallery to develop an exhibition focusing on the role of food in Australian culture were boosted today with news the Australian Government is committing $36,500 to the project.
In making the announcement, Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales Senator Fiona Nash congratu... ...more
An exhibition developed by Arts Northern Rivers Inc will tour throughout NSW and QLD thanks to a $42,000 funding grant from the Howard-Vaile Government, announced today by Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales, Senator Fiona Nash.
Senator Nash said the ConVerge: Northern Rivers Touring Ceramic E... ...more
Time is running out for young people involved in rural industries to apply for the Australian Government’s 2006 Young Rural Leaders’ Course.
Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales Senator Fiona Nash today reminded 18 to 35-year-olds working in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, food or related ind... ...more