The Federal Government has committed $1.93 million for recreation park upgrades and a new sustainability centre at Tuncurry.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie MP joined MidCoast Council Deputy Mayor Clair Pontin and community members to turn the first sod at Tuncurry Water Park, ahead of work to begin in coming weeks on an upgraded amenities block.
Read MoreFour local roadside rest areas will be upgraded to help combat driver fatigue along the Pacific Highway through the MidCoast.
Federal funding of close to $300,000 under the Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program will upgrade Driver Reviver signage and amenities.
Read MoreFour local roadside rest areas will be upgraded to help combat driver fatigue along the Pacific Highway through the MidCoast.
Federal funding of close to $300,000 under the Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program will upgrade Driver Reviver signage and amenities.
Read MoreThe Federal Government has extended applications until 5.00pm Wednesday 6 October 2021 for Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Program grants in eligible local government areas including the MidCoast, Port Macquarie-Hastings and Dungog Shire council areas.
Grants of between $20,000 and $10 million are available to support regions affected by the 2019-20 bushfires to address community recovery and resilience needs.
Read MoreDelighted to announce we’ve published our Seniors Guide, which is a user-friendly booklet with handy tips on services, payments and phone numbers.
Read MoreThe Federal Coalition Government has announced it will fund the leasing of a Large Air Tanker to boost aerial firefighting muscle this fire season. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said “It’s an extra comfort to know we will have year-round access to a Large Air Tanker.”
Read MoreThe Federal Government announced key community infrastructure across MidCoast Council area would be supported as part of a funding boost from the Federal Coalition Government.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said I’m pleased to announce 2 projects for Harrington $10,000 for Harrington Men’s Shed and $7,500 for Harrington Memorial Hall under the Bushfire Recovery and Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Initiatives.
Read MoreThe Australian Government’s $320 million Sporting Schools Program is helping more schools than ever before provide opportunities for children to get active and experience the joy of sport.
I encourage schools across the region to register and apply for Sporting Schools funding and join the millions of Australian children benefiting from fun and free opportunities to get active through sport.
The Sporting Schools Program can be an important first step to inspiring children to build healthy habits and develop a lifelong love of sport and maybe inspire a Brisbane 2032 Olympian.
Read MoreFour local Landcare bushfire recovery projects have been selected to aid in the recovery of native wildlife and habitat in seven regions severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires - part of a $14 million Government commitment.
Landcare Australia and the National Landcare Network are co-ordinating the projects which include Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare, ALL Sustainable Futures, Hastings Landcare and Luskintyre Landcare Group.
Read MoreMaking your way airside will be made easier thanks to a $300,000 grant under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Regional Airports Program.
Federal MP’s Pat Conaghan and Dr David Gillespie said the funding will allow the construction of a airside covered walkway to protect passengers and patients while boarding.
Read MoreThe precinct will become an important facility for the rehabilitation and breeding of wild Koalas and will showcase local Biripi culture supporting Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council run businesses. Wildnets Adventure will be developing a ‘net park’ tree canopy experience while overlaying the site will be the promotion of sustainability including the importance of sustainable forest management and timber grown and produced in the local region.
Read MoreRight now in Australia, there are about 13 million people eligible to register as organ and tissue donors, but they haven’t signed up. Are you one of them?
Read MoreThe nbn™ Disaster Satellite Service installed at Wauchope will boost the support offered to communities and emergency services personnel during emergency events.
If mobile and fixed-line connectivity goes down in a bushfire or a flood emergency, these satellite dishes will allow continued broadband connectivity—including for voice service—to our emergency control centres.
Read MoreFunding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program will substantially improve 97 dangerous crash sites on New South Wales roads from 2021 to 2023.
Dr Gillespie said the state would receive $34.4 million under the Black Spot Program’s 2021–22 funding round, with councils and the NSW Government contributing a further $2.5 million to the 97 successful projects.
Read MoreTonight Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver the Federal Budget.
The 2021 Budget will mark the next phase of Australia’s economic recovery plan and our path forward.
This budget is about creating jobs, guaranteeing our essential services and building a more resilient and secure Australia
Most importantly the budget will deliver increased funding to address the funding and staffing issues in the Aged and Home Care sectors.
Read MoreThe Australian Government is investing up to $260 million to expand Australia’s diesel storage capacity as part of its commitment to boost long-term fuel security, create jobs and keep prices low.
This includes 2 projects in the Port of Newcastle with Stolthaven increasing capacity by 126 Megalitres and Park Fuels constructing an additional 30 Megalitres. These projects are expected to create around 130 jobs during construction.
Read MoreThe storm and flood event earlier this year, swept through leaving our towns and villages devastated with a massive clean-up for in our homes, farms, businesses and across community facilities.
We are resilient and working together with the assistance of our emergency services, councils and Army Reserves we tackled the clean-up and dusted ourselves off.
The Commonwealth and NSW Governments have announced the Phase 3 Recovery Package, which will deliver nine (9) key initiatives targeted at supporting the next phase of recovery for flood affected communities and industries. Phase 3 will provide medium to long-term targeted recovery support
Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Recovery Package have delivered close to $515 million assisting households, businesses, primary producers and local councils including the deployment of clean-up strike teams along with recovery grants of up to $75,000 for primary producers and grants of up to $50,000 for small businesses and non-profit organisations to support recovery and reinstatement activities.
Read MoreThe Hastings and Camden Haven are benefiting from the government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The $2.8 million funding boost has brought forward key projects across the regions, towns and villages.
Read MoreThe Nationals in Government are reactivating live music across Australia, with two Old Bar and a Wingham venue receiving funding through the Live Music Australia Program.
The grants would support the live music industry and artists who have struggled during the health and economic pandemic.
Read MoreThe Queen's Birthday honours list saw a number of wonderful people recognised for their tireless work in our community.
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