The Gisborne to Sunbury Recycled Water Interconnector (Stage 1) project in the electorate of McEwen is among 40 water infrastructure projects nationwide which will share in $108 million in federal funding under the National Water Grid Connections funding pathway. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the Liberal and Nationals Government was…
The Kyneton Recycled Water Irrigation project in Bendigo is among 40 water infrastructure projects nationwide which will share in $108 million in federal funding under the National Water Grid Connections funding pathway. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the Liberal and Nationals Government was pleased to support the local project that…
Senior Australians across the electorate of Indi will benefit from the single largest investment in residential aged care infrastructure in Australia’s history. A total of $150 million in capital grants has been allocated, following the conclusion of the competitive 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR). This substantial investment by the Australian Government has funded 72…
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…