News Releases
$55,000 FOR VETERAN ADVOCACY SERVICES IN NEW ENGLAND
14 Jul 2020
EX-SERVICE ORGANISATIONS (ESOs) and veteran groups in the New England which provide advocacy services to veterans and their families have received $55,385 in funding as part of the Federal Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program.
Read MoreUralla’s latest $1 million infrastructure upgrade
09 Jul 2020
Upgrades to Uralla’s BMX parkare among the latest projects for Uralla and district under its second $1 million instalment of the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Program.
Read MoreInverell receives Festivals Australia funding
08 Jul 2020
Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, and Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, have announced funding for BEST Employment through the Festivals Australia funding program.
Read MoreImmediate tax cuts for New England small business
06 Jul 2020
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has applauded legislated tax cuts resulting in significant relief for small and family businesses in the electorate.
Read MoreConstruction imminent for Tamworth Airport roundabout
03 Jul 2020
Construction is about to start on a $9.534 million roundabout at the intersection of the Oxley Highway and Country Road – a key infrastructure project which will unlock development of nearby industrial land.
Read MoreFast-tracking road projects in New England to boost jobs and safety
29 Jun 2020
The Australian and NSW Governments will join forces to turbocharge a program which will improve local roads in New England and create regional jobs.
Read MoreNew facilities for Uralla aged care
26 Jun 2020
Residents at McMaugh Gardens Aged Care in Uralla are now enjoying upgraded bathroom facilities following completion of recent refurbishments.
Read MoreGrants available for show societies in New England
26 Jun 2020
Local agricultural show societies in the New England could be eligible for a share of $10 million in Australian Government one-off payments to help them recover from the impacts of cancellations due to COVID-19.
Read MoreDesign plans unveiled for Scone Airport infrastructure
24 Jun 2020
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, says $3 million in new funding for Scone Airport will help secure the region as a premier regional destination
Read MoreOfficial opening for Scone saleyards
24 Jun 2020
Communities in the Upper Hunter and across the New England are set to benefit from improved stock selling capacity with the official opening reached on the $7 million upgrade of Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre.
Read MoreCoalition Government invests $50.6 million to back our athletes
18 Jun 2020
The Australian Government is backing high performing athletes across the New England by investing $50.6 million over the next two years to ensure Australia remains a world-leading sporting nation.
Read MoreExtra support for COVID-affected regional businesses
17 Jun 2020
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has welcomed a $4.7 million boost for the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) to support small regional businesses facing hardship due to COVID-19.
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