The Minnie Water-Wooli and Yamba Surf Life Saving Clubs will share more than $78,000 in funding under the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program, providing important upgrades to facilities that support volunteer lifesavers and local communities. State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, welcomed the funding announcement, with Minnie Water-Wooli Surf Life Saving Club securing $54,530 to upgrade key clubhouse infrastructure, including roller doors, fire doors,

Nationals State Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has used the floor of the NSW Parliament to call for improved XPT rail services between Sydney and Brisbane, moving a motion aimed at delivering a more practical timetable for regional travellers, including those in the Richmond and Clarence Valleys. In his motion, Mr Williamson called on the Minns Labor Government to increase investment in regional rail services, including the provision of additional XPT sleeper cars

The historic MV Beardmore has moved a step closer to receiving State heritage recognition, with the Heritage Council of NSW recommending the vessel be listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. State Nationals Member for Clarence Richie Williamson welcomed the recommendation, which follows a public consultation process earlier this year. Mr Williamson said the recommendation was a significant milestone in recognising the vessel’s important contribution to the history of t

State Nationals Member for Clarence Richie Williamson has spoken in in the NSW Parliament in support of the Health Services Amendment (Right to Primary Health Care) Bill 2026, saying people across the Richmond and Clarence valleys, and right across regional and rural NSW, should not have to fight harder to access basic health care simply because of where they live. The Bill, introduced by Independent Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr, seeks to make it a formal function o

Evans Head Touch Football Association has secured $14,300 through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program to help grow junior representative touch football opportunities in the Richmond Valley, State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson has announced. The funding will assist the club in purchasing match and training footballs, two marquees, representative player kits, field flags and a stand to support the expansion of junior touch football and representative

A new junior cricket oval at Lawrence is set to become a reality thanks to a $20,000 funding boost through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program, State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson has announced. The funding will support the Lawrence Cricket Club’s exciting project to develop a dedicated junior cricket oval in partnership with the Lawrence Golf & Sporting Club, helping create a long-term sporting precinct for the local community. Mr Williamson sai

Casino Cricket Club has received a $10,000 funding boost through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program to support important upgrades to the club’s turf cricket facilities at Queen Elizabeth Park in Casino, State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson has announced. Mr Williamson recently joined club representatives and players at the grounds to officially welcome the funding announcement, which will assist with the installation of irrigation systems at the cl

State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has questioned the accuracy of the NSW Government’s 2026 Statewide StreetCount, saying the figures released for the Northern Rivers simply do not reflect the reality being experienced across local communities. Mr Williamson said he was deeply concerned by figures contained in the report which claim rough sleeping numbers had fallen significantly across his electorate and the wider Northern Rivers region despite frontline s

Northern Rivers Nationals MPs have launched a Community Petition calling on the Minns Labor Government to urgently and properly fund the state’s cattle tick program to better protect producers, livestock and the future of the beef and dairy industries across regional New South Wales. Leader of the NSW Nationals and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan, Member for Clarence Richie Williamson, Member for Tweed Geoff Provest officially lau

State & Federal Nationals MPs Richie Williamson, Gurmesh Singh & Kevin Hogan will launch a Community Petition titled “Flick the Tick” calling on the NSW Labor Government to urgently and properly fund the state’s cattle tick program to better protect producers, livestock and the future of the beef and dairy industries across regional NSW. TIME & LOCATION: 10.30am - Friday, 22 May 2026 NSW Nationals Primex stand Site E33 - outside Claude Riley Pavillion, East Entry Lismore

A vacant block of land in Armidale Street, South Grafton owned by respected community and aged care housing provider, Clarence Village Limited, will soon house the largest modular social housing project in the nation. State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, who has backed the project from day one, was delighted to meet on site this morning with the CEO and Chairman of the Board to announce a $5 million funding investment from the NSW Government towards the landm

Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation has secured $187,669 through the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program to upgrade the Mudyala Children & Youth Hub at Townsend, State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson has announced. The funding will support major improvements to the hub located including a new roof to address ongoing leaks, the installation of Crimsafe security, security cameras, solar panels, a water tank and new play equipment to create a safer, more sus

State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson has used the floor of the NSW Parliament to call for increased funding to stop the alarming spread of cattle tick across the Northern Rivers, including in the Clarence electorate. Mr Williamson said cattle tick infestations have been increasing at an alarming rate across the region in recent years, placing significant pressure on local producers and threatening a critical primary industry. “Industry concerns were highli

The official opening today of the new Bluff Bridge is a significant milestone for the Clarence Valley marking one of the final projects delivered under the former NSW Nationals in Government’s Fixing Country Bridges Program, State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson said. Mr Williamson said he was delighted to attend the official opening of the bridge which will improve safety, connectivity and flood resilience along the Orara Way. “This is exactly what the Fixin

State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson has backed calls for the Minns Labor Government to take urgent action on the escalating feral pig problem, particularly across the Richmond and Clarence valleys. Mr Williamson said he recently met with local farmers who are sounding the alarm as feral pig numbers surge, driven by worsening drought conditions and a lack of targeted, government-supported control programs. “I have spoken with macadamia producers who have see

Not-for-profit organisations across the Clarence and Richmond Valleys are being encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for funding under the latest round of the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) program, Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has announced. The CBP program supports projects that deliver social, environmental and recreational benefits to local communities, helping to enhance infrastructure and strengthen community connectio

Rising concerns about the cost and reliability of fertiliser supply have sparked calls for urgent action, with State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson urging the NSW Government to guarantee access to critical supplies so that farmers across the Richmond and Clarence Valleys and regional NSW can keep producing food and fibre. Mr Williamson said the message from primary producers over recent weeks has been clear, with growing concern about both the cost and reliabi

Lower Clarence Scottish Association Chief and longtime stalwart of the local Scottish community, Peter Smith, has been honoured with a NSW Government Community Service Award by Clarence Nationals MP, Richie Williamson, at the 121st Maclean Highland Gathering held over the Easter long weekend in Maclean. Mr Williamson had the privilege of performing the official opening of the Gathering on Saturday and took the opportunity to surprise Peter with the prestigious award in reco

Six new paramedics have been assigned to the Grafton Ambulance Station, strengthening frontline emergency care across the Clarence Valley, State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson has announced. Mr Williamson said the six new paramedics are in addition to seven extra paramedics allocated to the Lower Clarence region 12 months ago, further boosting the capacity of local ambulance services. “Healthcare has been a key focus of mine since being elected as the Member

State Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, is calling on the Minns Labor Government to support a proposal from the NSW Nationals and Liberals to deliver free public transport across the Easter long weekend, including XPT services and TrainLink coaches. Mr Williamson said families across regional NSW are being hit hard by soaring fuel prices, with petrol now exceeding $3 per litre in many areas. “Families are paying more just to do the basics like getting to work