NEWS
Helping Farrer communities become ‘stronger’
Nominations are now open to not-for-profit organisations across Farrer to apply for funding under the Commonwealth Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Cash grants of between $2,500 to $20,000 is available to spend on new equipment or upgrades, installing...
Opinion: We need ‘skills’ back in schools
We need to talk about skills. We are failing our kids and we need to talk about it. And it’s a conversation we need to have now before our kids go back to school. 2024 wrapped with another cohort graduating Year 12. They’ve earned a break and are worthy of our...
Here’s to a ‘country’ Christmas
An interesting piece of research came out this month showing two in five capital city residents would contemplate a move to the country. Of course, those of us already here can understand why. Cleaner air, neighbourly communities, a better life/work balance with...
87km Pooncarie Road sealing completed!
The NSW Far West has access to a safer, smoother Pooncarie Road following completion of a $48.8m sealing project. The Australian Government invested $31.7m and the NSW Government contributed $17.1m to the project, delivered by Wentworth Shire Council and Central...
Could your volunteer group use an extra $5,000?
Not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to apply for the latest Volunteer Grants funding, with a focus on those supporting the physical or social wellbeing of children under 18yo. The first stage of applications is via an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. A $10m...
The truth about ‘Free TAFE’
We need to talk about skills. Skills shortages are making it more expensive to build a home. We need more homes and more tradies because Labor let in one million migrants without a plan to house them. Anthony Albanese’s ‘solution’ is called ‘Free TAFE’. You have to...
Parliament – Farrer rejects racism stunts
Ms LEY (Farrer—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) I rise with a message from my electorate of Farrer: those who try to divide us will only make us stronger. On 12 October, up to 50 Neo-Nazis dressed in black with faces covered converged at Corowa along the New South...
Speech – ACCI Business Leaders Summit
Following is Sussan's address to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) - Business Leaders Summit - at Old Parliament House, Canberra. Introduction It is a real privilege to join you here this morning at the ACCI’s Business Leaders’ Summit. I want to...
Telstra commits to Jindera tower upgrade
Farrer MP Sussan Ley has welcomed a decision by Telstra to install 4g/5g antennas at Jindera’s Recreation Reserve before the end of the year. Ms Ley launched a town-wide petition last month stepping up pressure on the telco after continuing complaints of mobile...
Corowa stands strong against hate
A group of white supremacists has sought to use the historic town of Corowa, which is in my Farrer electorate and the birthplace of federation, as the latest backdrop in their campaign to sow division and spread hate – they were rightly sent away and are rightly...
