News Releases
Funding available for New England agricultural shows
28 Aug 2020
The Australian Government has announced a $2.7 million boost for agricultural field days to ensure they can continue to showcase innovation and support regional communities after the pandemic.
Read MoreBushfire recovery on track at Inverell
27 Aug 2020
Bushfire recovery projects are continuing in the Inverell shire following delivery of more than a $1 million in Australian Government assistance to council earlier this year.
Read MorePost facilities return to Somerton
26 Aug 2020
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has welcomed the resumption of post facilities for residents in Somerton.
Read MoreSmart Farms grants open for New England
25 Aug 2020
Rural producers in the New England are being encouraged to apply for Australian Government funding of up to $100,000 to support their natural resource management efforts.
Read MoreProgram to boost Inland Rail connections
20 Aug 2020
The second round of Expression of Interest for the $44 million Inland Rail Interface Improvement Program has opened the door to potential projects in the New England.
Read MoreApplication process open for regional cancer centre in New England
13 Aug 2020
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, is calling on public and private service providers to apply for Australian Government funding to improve regional radiation treatment for cancer patients in the region.
Read MoreMedallion to recognise New England's WWII veterans
11 Aug 2020
A commemorative medallion marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is available to veterans living in the New England to say ‘thank you for your service’.
Read MoreJobkeeper eligibility expanded for businesses, workers
10 Aug 2020
The Coalition Government will help more New England businesses qualify for JobKeeper, while balancing the fiscal responsibilities to the taxpayer.
Read MoreSaluting New England’s school principals
07 Aug 2020
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has paid tribute to principals in more than 100 local primary schools on Australian Primary Principals Day
Read MoreRegional and small publishers funding boost in New England
05 Aug 2020
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, today announced that two publishers in the New England will receive a share of $5 million after being successful in the 2020 round of the Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund.
Read MoreMore funds for Tamworth Men’s Shed
05 Aug 2020
The Australian Government is continuing to support men’s health and wellbeing in Tamworth under the 20th funding round of the National Shed Development Program.
Read MoreProjects underway to assist Walcha, Woolbrook in drought recovery
04 Aug 2020
Construction has started on refurbishments to the youth hall amenities at Walcha Showground and upgrades to the facilities at Woolbrook Stampede Grounds.
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