Local GP practices in towns throughout our region will have more options and a larger pool of doctors to recruit from, following changes announced today by the Morrison Joyce Government.
From 1 January 2022, there will be automatic access to the Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification for regional and larger rural towns (MMM 3-4), to make it easier for areas to recruit more doctors.
Read MoreMotorists will soon benefit from safety improvement work on the Pacific Highway through the Mid Coast region with a project now under way between Ghinni Ghinni and Coopernook.
The $22 million project is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments on an 80:20 basis.
Read MoreFederal funding has been announced for three local ex-services clubs at Dungog, Forster and Wingham.
Read MoreApplications are now open for local councils to apply for new funding under the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP).
Both programs are now running concurrently and will be open all year round, to provide greater flexibility for applicants.
Read MoreDisaster assistance is now available to help local councils, residents, primary producers, small businesses and charities recover from the significant weather event and flooding that occurred across the Port Macquarie Hastings region from Tuesday 9 November 2021.
Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Read MoreWingham’s town centre beautification and upgrades to local parks and sporting facilities are pushing forward as part of Federal funding of almost $15-million for MidCoast community projects.
MidCoast Council has this week approved the updated Wingham CBD Streetscape Concept Plan, with $1-million in Federal funding delivering early upgrades to the town centre, including a cantilevered shadesail now completed over the McCullagh Lane carpark.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie MP announced on Thursday Federal funding for other Wingham upgrades.
Read MoreWauchope Chamber of Commerce will open a new business hub and gallery space in the Wauchope cbd with government funding aimed at supporting bushfire affected communities.
A jointly funded Australian and NSW Government grant of $435,996 is being provided to the chamber to establish the Hastings Business Stimulus Project.
Read MorePlanning is moving ahead for an upgraded intersection on the Pacific Highway at Harrington and Coopernook roads, with survey investigations underway.
This $60 million project is funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments on an 80:20 basis.
Read MoreCoomba Park residents say they’re ‘ecstatic’ about Federal funds to rebuild the community’s tidal pool and create a boardwalk.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie joined community members at Coomba Park to toast the announcement of $200,000 in Federal funding to rebuild the tidal pool supports and get work underway on a new walkway.
Read MoreFederal funding of $320,000 will see Gloucester’s community parks transformed with attractive timber furniture and play equipment.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie was in Gloucester to announce the upgrades for Gloucester District Park and King George V Park.
Read MoreTwo popular sporting fields at Taree and Cundletown will receive $705,000 in Federal funding to upgrade facilities.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie MP met this week with representatives of local touch football, soccer and rugby league clubs to announce the support.
Read MoreThe Federal Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to back major capital works transforming the Manning Great Lakes into a regional capital.
Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce joined Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie on a tour on Wednesday of key federally-funded infrastructure at Taree and Forster.
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Read MoreExpressions of interest are open from today Monday 18 October until Friday 3 December for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme.
The Federal Coalition Government is giving local councils and community groups an opportunity to nominate projects for grants of between $2,500 and $20,000.
Read MoreA garden festival attracting tourists to the Hastings and a regional skills audit for the MidCoast will receive Federal funding under the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) Round 5.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie MP announced funding for the following projects:
· $24,700 for MidCoast Regional Skills Audit (Total project cost $49,400)
· $10,000 for Comboyne Gardenista (Total project cost $18,950)
Read MoreUpgrades to Laurieton Sports Complex and Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve have been completed in time for the easing of lockdowns.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie MP visited the locations on Wednesday - which have received Federal funding for improvements - with Port Macquarie Hastings Council Mayor Peta Pinson and community members.
Read MoreThe Australian Government is investing $11.1 million in a comprehensive Business Case to ensure a water pipeline between Lostock Dam and Glennies Creek Dam delivers benefits for stakeholders, including the Dungog community.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said the project was a substantial investment to deliver water security for the region.
Read MoreForster’s historic Main Beach foreshore is set for a $6.3 million facelift after the Federal Government today announced $3.159 million to help upgrade the 50-year-old Forster Surf Life Saving Clubhouse.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said the new clubhouse would be the cornerstone of the Forster Main Beach foreshore redevelopment.
“As we all know, Forster Main Beach is an absolute jewel, but it’s in need of a polish.”
Read MoreThe concrete has set on a new performance studio to seat 150 people at the Manning Entertainment Centre in Taree.
The space will complement the existing 500-seat main auditorium and is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($1 million), NSW Government ($1.55 million), MidCoast Council ($438,000) and community (bequest).
On a joint site inspection, Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie congratulated Rainbow Flat firm Reeman Construction Pty Ltd on being awarded the construction contract.
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