State fossil emblem to recognise the rich scientific heritage MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - August 19, 2015 Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead said the NSW Government has announced an official State fossil emblem for NSW, to recognise the rich scientific heritage that lies beneath our feet. Mr Bromhead said the Division of Resources and Energy is running a competition for NSW primary school children to ‘nickname’ the fossil, with entries closing
Victims Compensation Scheme transition MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - August 12, 2015 Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has welcomed the decision by NSW Attorney General the Hon Gabrielle Upton to have the claims of victims of crime who were in the transition between the old Victims Compensation Scheme and the new Victims Support Scheme. Mr Bromhead said that in June 2013 the NSW
Four regulations to have your say on National News by NOTA - July 8, 2015 NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is encouraging the public and industry to have their say on four regulations the NSW Government is remaking as part of its normal legislative review process. Regulatory impact statements exploring options have been released and are on the Fair Trading website at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au for the:
Community Building Partnership program in 2015 MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - July 8, 2015 Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, has announced that the NSW Government will once again conduct the Community Building Partnership program in 2015. The Program offers grant funding for infrastructure based projects that meet a need in the local community. Applications for funding will be open from Monday 29 June – Friday 7 August
NSW Government will fix 795 mobile phone black spots MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - July 5, 2015July 1, 2015 Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead announced today the NSW Government will fix 795 mobile phone black spots in regional communities to make it easier for residents to stay connected. Mr Bromhead said communities including Elands and Wherrol Flat will benefit from their additional mobile network towers, to eliminate some of the
State Budget forward estimates for Water and Sewerage funding MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - July 1, 2015 Information included in the 2015 NSW State Budget forward estimates announcements has confirmed the Country Towns Water and Sewerage Program is to be funded in the coming years. This information supports a pre-election commitment to MidCoast Water by the Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead of $19.1 million towards local water and
Rail, Trams and Bus Union NSW critical local MPs MidCoast LGA (overall news) National News by NOTA - June 24, 2015 Local transport workers have written to local MP Stephen Bromhead calling on him to ensure local public transport facilities and workers are supported in the upcoming State Budget. Among the key asks are funding to upgrade the regional XPT and Xplorer trains, and improved safety protections for workers and commuters, including
Bromhead welcomes $50M funding for non-government schools MidCoast LGA (overall news) by NOTA - June 24, 2015 Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has welcomed the announcement of an additional $50 million under the Building Grants Assistance Scheme to fund new classrooms and facilities in non-government schools. Mr Bromhead said the additional funding over the next four years will be allocated in the upcoming NSW Budget 2015-16 for non-government school
Emergency & Recovery Community Feedback at Karuah FEATURED Karuah, North Arm Cove by NOTA - June 3, 2015June 2, 2015 Last week Kate Washington hosted the final Storm Emergency & Recovery Community Feedback Forum at Karuah and District RSL Club to receive some final feedback about the super storm’s that hit the region back in April. A number of local group representatives attended to discuss ways on how to improve emergency
NSW Governments new partnership with AGL Energy MidCoast LGA (overall news) Regional News by NOTA - June 2, 2015 NSW seniors are being encouraged to take advantage of potential savings that are now available on their electricity and solar bills through the NSW Government’s new partnership with AGL Energy (AGL). Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead welcomed the new arrangement that will allow NSW Seniors Card holders to access discounted