The biggest supporters of Australia’s Commonwealth Games athletes will have access to their own support network thanks to a new program launched by Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie. More than 1500 family members and special sup... Read more

A new $1.5 million mobile mental health service will offer intensive treatment to children and young people in the Redlands and Bay Island areas of Brisbane. The Minister for Rural Health, Senator Bridget McKenzie and Federal Member for Bowman, Dr... Read more

The Coalition Government’s health reform agenda has been strengthened with nearly 1,500 doctors accepting positions that will see them study, train and work in practices, clinics and hospitals across the nation. These GP registrars will emba... Read more

More regional Australians now have access to 21st century communications than ever before with the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout reaching 80 percent complete outside of major urban areas.  NBN Co Limited (nbn) reached the milestone... Read more

The start of works are imminent on a new five-level art gallery which will showcase local talent and attract art-savvy tourists to the region. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack joined Federal Mem... Read more

• Almost 100 jobs to be created during construction and more than 100 ongoing jobs • Ten projects totalling more than $18 million announced in Shepparton region as part of the package • Package forms part of the Coalition Government&... Read more

Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, is encouraging regional schools to get involved in the Office of the e-Safety Commissioner’s virtual classrooms to empower students and teachers to work together against cyberbully... Read more

The Coalition Government is strengthening its commitment to Australia’s health workforce by providing $128,000 to deliver mental health course materials in undergraduate nursing degrees. The Minister for Rural Health, Senator Bridget McKenzi... Read more

Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, has welcomed the switch on of 29 new mobile base stations during February, thanks to the Australian Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program.  “The base st... Read more

The Coalition Government’s highly anticipated Regional Growth Fund is officially open for applications and Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, is calling for big ideas from the Wodonga region that could help shape t... Read more

Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie has welcomed the news that the Coalition’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program has delivered its 400th mobile base station under rounds 1 and 2. “I am delighted that the... Read more

I congratulate Michael McCormack on his appointment as Leader of The National Party and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia.  Michael has been an outstanding performer in our party since 2010 as the Member for Riverina and his subsequent appoi... Read more

I would like to acknowledge the leadership of Barnaby Joyce. There is no stronger advocate for regional Australia.  Since taking over the leadership of The Nationals in early 2016 the Deputy Prime Minister has reenergised and grown the party.... Read more

Australia will send a strong team of 13 athletes to the Winter Paralympic Games in PyeongChang next month.  The team was announced today and the Minister for Sport, Senator Bridget McKenzie and Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disab... Read more

Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie has welcomed the announcement of 13 new Mobile Black Spot Program mobile base stations going live over January, providing mobile coverage to regional communities across Australia.  ... Read more