TAREE’S IRON ARENA OFFICALLY OPENS - 1 December, 2025
The long-anticipated Iron Arena, a new, all-purpose sporting facility, will officially open its doors in Taree tomorrow on Tuesday 2 December, marking a major milestone for the region’s sporting and economic future.
STATEMENT REGARDING THE PENTARCH TIMBER MILL AT HERONS CREEK ON THE MID NORTH COAST - 17 November, 2025
Any suggestions that the big Pentarch Forestry mill on the Mid North Coast will close rests entirely with the duplicitous and fallacious actions of Labor Governments.
No to Net Zero. Yes to a Cheaper, Better and Fairer Energy and Emissions Reduction Policy - 2 November, 2025
Today, the Nationals put Australians first by abandoning net zero and committing to a cheaper, better and fairer energy and emissions reduction policy.
ALISON PENFOLD MP CALLS ON TELSTRA TO REVERSE ITS DECISION TO CLOSE THE TAREE SHOP - 10 October, 2025
Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold MP, is calling on Telstra to reverse its decision to close its Taree store to ensure locals can continue to receive face-to-face services.
ALISON PENFOLD MP TO PREPARE A PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION TO HIGHLIGHT LYNE FUNDING NEEDS - 9 October, 2025
The Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold MP, has today announced she will prepare a pre-budget submission to the Albanese Government’s Treasury Department to highlight community and infrastructure funding needs across the Lyne electorate.
ALISON PENFOLD ENLISTS PRESCHOOLERS IN NEW GRADUATION CERTIFICATE DESIGN COMPETITION - 3 October, 2025
Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold MP, is encouraging preschool-aged children from across the Lyne electorate to take part in a unique opportunity to have their artwork featured on her new preschool graduation certificates.
GREAT KOALA NATIONAL PARK IN NAME ONLY - 8 September, 2025
We should all expect our governments to make balanced decisions, particularly where lives and livelihoods are at stake.
MORE THAN 200,000 OLDER AUSTRALIANS LEFT WAITING: URGENT ACTION NEEDED ON HOME CARE - 4 September, 2025
The Federal Government’s decision to immediately release 20,000 new Home Care Packages is an overdue step for older Australians and hopefully will flow to Lyne residents, says Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold MP.
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT - 26 aUGUST, 2025
Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold MP, has today welcomed the launch of the National Youth Parliament program, a new initiative designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia.
DEEMING RATE HIKE A BLOW TO PENSIONERS - 27 aUGUST
The Albanese Government has announced an increase to deeming rates, set to take effect from 20 September 2025, impacting pensioners and other welfare recipients with financial assets.
HELPING LOCAL KIDS GET BACK IN THE GAME COMMUNITY SPORTS GRANT NOW OPEN - 25 aUGUST, 2025
Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold MP, is encouraging local community sports clubs and organisations to apply for the newly launched Swysh Future Stars Grant, which opened recently in partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF).
HUNTER OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT DROPPED A VICTORY FOR COMMON SENSE, COMMUNITY, AND ENVIRONMENT - 22 aUGUST, 2025
Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold MP, has welcomed the decision by Norwegian energy giant Equinor to abandon the Hunter Offshore Wind project, and calls for the Albanese Government to back the community and rescind the offshore wind zone.
$50 MILLION HOUSING SUPPORT PACKAGE OFFERS RELIEF FOR FLOOD-AFFECTED RESIDENTS - 21ST aUGUST, 2025
More than three months on from the devastating East Coast floods in May, residents across the Mid North Coast and Hunter are finally set to receive targeted housing support to help them recover, rebuild, and return home.
FUNDING SUPPORT FOR SMITHS LAKE RECREATION RESERVE UPGRADE - 15 August, 2025
Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold MP, has announced a Stronger Communities Programme grant to Pacific Palms Community Association Inc. for Smiths Lake Recreation Reserve upgrades.
BULAHDELAH MEN’S SHED TO BENEFIT FROM THE $150,000 STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAM LYNE FUNDING POOL - 14 August, 2025
Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold MP, has announced the Bulahdelah Men’s Shed as one of the recipients of funding under Round 9 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.
MORE THAN 40 LOCAL ORGANISATIONS SHARE IN $65,225 IN VOLUNTEER GRANTS - 12 August, 2025
Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold MP, has thanked and congratulated the successful recipients of the 2024–25 Volunteer Grants Program, with 41 local community organisations across the electorate receiving a total of $65,225 in funding to support their volunteers.
NATIONALS MPs CALL FOR NEW DISASTER DECLARATION TO SUPPORT FLOOD-AFFECTED FARMERS - 6 August, 2025
The Members for Lyne, Myall Lakes, and Upper Hunter are calling on the state and federal governments to declare the weekend’s severe flooding across the region as an additional disaster event, enabling affected landholders and primary producers to access further support.
Calls for Independent Review of US Beef Import Decision
Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, has called for an independent review of the Albanese Labor Government's recent decision to allow US beef, born and raised in Canada and Mexico, to be imported into Australia. Alison expressed concern over the potential risks to Australia's biosecurity and the impact on local beef producers.
Securing Funding for Critical Infrastructure Projects
Following a productive meeting with the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, the Hon Catherine King MP, Alison has secured commitments to expedite the design and planning work for several critical intersections, including Italia Road, Medowie Road, and Bucketts Way.
Advocating for Fair Support for Small Businesses Post-Flooding
In the aftermath of the devastating May 2025 floods, Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, has been a vocal advocate for the region's business communities, many of which are still struggling to recover. Alison has been actively pushing for additional financial assistance to support small businesses that have been sidelined in the recovery efforts.