Sky Muster multicast trial helping students learn in the Northern Territory

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Minister for Regional Communications Bridget McKenzie and Senator for the Northern Territory Nigel Scullion have welcomed NBN Co’s launch of its Sky Muster multicast services trial in schools across the Northern Territory, enhancing online learning for students in remote areas.  The new multicast technology allows remote students to participate in virtual classrooms in high-resolution from home, helping to close the education…

Mobile Black Spot Program hits new milestone

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Minister for Regional Communications Bridget McKenzie and Federal Member for Forrest Nola Marino MP welcomed the announcement today of Telstra’s 300th mobile base station delivered under the Coalition Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program.  The  new base station at Wellington Mill in Western Australia also marks the 100th base station delivered by Telstra in Western Australia alone.  “I congratulate Telstra on…

Australia Day Celebrates All

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Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie is encouraging Australians not to boycott Australia Day Celebrations on Friday but to instead reflect upon all aspects of Australia’s past, celebrate our achievements and welcome new Australians. “Australia Day is a day to acknowledge all Australians, including the first Australians.” Senator McKenzie said. “Each one of us needs…

Continuing rollout of Local Drug Action Teams across Australia

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The Turnbull Government is continuing to take action to combat the scourge of ice and other illicit drugs with more Local Drug Action Teams set to rollout across Australia. Applications are now open for the third round of the Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) program, which helps to bring the community together to develop local plans and activities to prevent and…

Strong Support for State Liberal Nationals Country Hall of Fame announcement

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A promise to establish a High Country Hall of Fame is important to preserve regional history, Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said today. The commitment, if the Liberal Nationals win this year’s state election, earmarks $200,000 to assist shortlisted bidders develop businesses. Senator McKenzie said the money would kick start an overdue tourism and heritage attraction. “I congratulate…

Grants and workshops to develop Women Leaders in Sport

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The Australian Government will provide more than $210,000 in grants as well as expanded workshop opportunities to develop hundreds of female sporting leaders in 2018. Federal Sports Minister, Senator Bridget McKenzie, and Minister for Women, Kelly O’Dwyer, have congratulated successful applicants for the 2018 Women Leaders in Sport program, which provides women with development opportunities to reach…

$110 million additional investment in child and youth mental health

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The Turnbull Government is continuing to build on record levels of investment in mental health services with an additional $110 million to extend and expand mental health programs for young Australians. We know that around four million Australians experience a mental health condition every year.  People of all ages can be affected – either directly themselves or because someone close to…