Media Releases

Disastrous Disaster Threshold 13 July 2026 A Federal proposal to massively increase the trigger for the declaration of a natural disaster that unlocks federal and state funding would be a financial disaster for local councils,...

Grants for Gilgandra and Lightning Ridge 6th July 2026Four local projects worth nearly $800,000 will go ahead following successful applications for state government grants, according to the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler.The funding is from...

$37.3 million to address lead exposure in Broken Hill 3rd July 2026 Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, says an extra $37.3 million investment by the NSW government to address lead contamination in Broken Hil children...

25th June 2026      Support for Far West REZ    Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane used her Budget Reply speech to announce support for more renewable energy investment in Far West NSW, in line with calls from the Member for...

  23rd June 2026      Budget Proves Need for Per-Capita Funding    Today’s NSW Budget for 2026/27 proves the need for per-capita funding to be quarantined for regional areas rather than being diverted to cover cost overruns on major Sydney projects,...

Nearly $1 million to Tackle Youth Crime     17th June 2026   Nearly $1 million will flow into the Barwon electorate to help improve community safety and divert young people at risk of entering the justice system, through a range of locally-led initiatives.     Four...

Welcome upgrade and reform of “Red Fleet”   15th June 2026   The Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to transfer ownership of the Rural Fire Service “Red Fleet” from local councils...

Tibooburra Prospecting Pause due to Missing Paperwork  15th June 2026   The suspension of fossicking permits at the Tibooburra Common has been traced back to missing administrative requirements, according to the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler.   ...

Fuel Crisis Prompts Tourism Concerns  30 March 2026   Rising concern about the impact of the fuel crisis on local tourism has prompted the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, to urge city residents to continue...