Ten local projects in North East Victoria have been awarded grants under the first round of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program. Minister for Resources and Water, the Hon Keith Pitt MP, said the Healthy Rivers grants would enhance the environment of communities, including the electorate of Indi. “I am pleased to…
Bendigo Airport is among 89 regional airports nationwide which will benefit from grants totaling nearly $30 million under Round 2 of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Regional Airports Program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the local project would see the construction of a helicopter stand and fuel truck area. “Greater…
Wangaratta Aerodrome is among 89 regional airports nationwide which will benefit from grants totaling nearly $30 million under Round 2 of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Regional Airports Program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the local project in North East Victoria would see the construction of new animal-proof fencing and…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to support the supply of secure, reliable and affordable power for regional and remote communities to drive economic growth and help them get ahead. Under Round Two of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund, the Government is committing $25.6 million to back 20 microgrid feasibility studies, including…
A dedicated headspace program will continue to assist young people in Bendigo experiencing mental illness to join the workforce, thanks to a $1.06m investment from the Australian Government. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said both the Bendigo and Ballarat headspace sites would run the Individual Placement and Support Program to address…
Thousands of community pharmacies and additional GPs across Australia, including Victoria will be invited to join the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. This additional workforce will be brought on-board to support pharmacies and GPs already delivering COVID-19 vaccines in cities, regional, rural and remote areas, as well as areas with an outbreak. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator…
Bendigo is set to benefit from new and improved mobile coverage, thanks to Round 5A of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s highly successful Mobile Black Spot Program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said 10 base stations in Victoria, including one in Bendigo would be funded to address mobile black spots under this…
The electorate of Indi is set to benefit from new and improved mobile coverage, thanks to Round 5A of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s highly successful Mobile Black Spot Program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said 4 local base stations would be funded to address mobile black spots in the area…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is providing additional support to Emergency Relief and Food Relief providers across Victoria. Local service providers will share in $2.6 million of funding across Victoria for Emergency Relief work in the local community. Acting Minister for Families and Social Services Linda Reynolds said Emergency and Food Relief providers will provide…
Applications are now open for North East Victoria communities recovering from the Black Summer bushfires to apply for funding under an Australian Government grants program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said applications for the $280 million Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grants program are now open to community organisations, businesses and councils…