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Trans-Tasman NRL Clash Coming to Tamworth
Grassroots footy in regional NSW will receive a massive boost in 2020 with the NSW Government and the National Rugby League announcing a Premiership game will take place in Tamworth later this month.
Support for bushfire-impacted small businesses extended
Support has been extended for bushfire-impacted small businesses across NSW with grant applications now remaining open until 15 December through the Small Business Assistance Program.
NSW Government extends GIVIT partnership to direct donations into recovering communities
The NSW Government is extending its partnership with charity organisation GIVIT to ensure donated goods and services reach people who need them most in regional cities and towns recovering from the impacts of drought and bushfire.
Election commitment delivered - Works begin on $25 million Orange Sports Precinct
Rising sports stars, local clubs and loyal fans in Orange and the Central West are set to benefit from first-rate regional sports infrastructure with preliminary works commencing today on the brand new $25 million Orange Sports Precinct thanks to the NSW Government.
185 million to kick off delivery of Parkes Special Activation Precinct
The NSW Government today committed a further $185.4 million to drive economic growth and prosperity in the Central West through the Parkes Special Activation Precinct.
6000 new jobs for Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct
The Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct will create up to 6,000 new jobs, target 30-day planning approvals and could be Australia’s first hydrogen powered precinct, as outlined in draft plans released today.
New minimum prospecting standards to improve clarity for industry and community
The NSW Government has today released minimum standards to improve tenure management for mineral and coal prospecting, reduce red tape, and better guide applicants requesting the grant, renewal or transfer of exploration licences and assessment leases.
Golf tournament to boost regional NSW tourism
Regional NSW will receive a tourism boost with the NSW Open men’s golf series set to tee off on courses across the State, thanks to the NSW Government.
Outback to the future: flying cars in Narromine
Narromine will become the home of a state-of-the-art testing facility for an electric flying car with an Australian company expanding its operations to the state’s Central West, thanks to a $950,000 support grant from the NSW Government’s Regional Investment Attraction Fund.
New Gidget House opens in Manly to help new and expectant parents
Expectant and new parents who are experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA) will be able to access GP-referred, free psychological counselling sessions at a new Gidget House in the heart of Manly thanks to support from the NSW Government.