Australian Government appoints first Regional Education Commissioner

The Hon Fiona Nash has been appointed as Australia’s first Regional Education Commissioner and will oversee implementation of recommendations from the National Regional, Rural and Remote Tertiary Education Strategy (the Napthine Review). Announced in Wodonga today, Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie congratulated Ms Nash on her appointment.…

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Funding to bolster risk reduction and resilience for McEwen

The Australian and Victorian Governments have invested in local projects under the Risk and Resilience Grants Program to further protect our communities from bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said local organisations in the region would benefit. “These risk reduction and mitigation initiatives will better…

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Funding to bolster risk reduction and resilience for Bendigo

The Australian and Victorian Governments have invested in local projects under the Risk and Resilience Grants Program to further protect our communities from bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said local organisations in the region would benefit. “These risk reduction and mitigation initiatives will better…

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Funding to bolster risk reduction and resilience for North East Victoria

The Australian and Victorian Governments have invested in local projects under the Risk and Resilience Grants Program to further protect our communities from bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said local organisations in the region would benefit. “These risk reduction and mitigation initiatives will better…

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Supporting Local Government In McEwen

Local governments in the electorate of McEwen have received their second 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the funding is untied, allowing councils to spend the grant according to their own local priorities. “Local governments are vital to building safer…

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Supporting Local Government In Bendigo

Local governments in Bendigo have received their second 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the funding is untied, allowing councils to spend the grant according to their own local priorities. “Local governments are vital to building safer and stronger communities,”…

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Supporting Local Government In North East Victoria

Local governments in North East Victoria have received their second 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the funding is untied, allowing councils to spend the grant according to their own local priorities. “Local governments are vital to building safer and…

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Applications open for Off-farm Efficiency Grants Program to generate water savings

Organisations across regional Victoria are being encouraged to apply for their share in $150 million in funding, as part of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Off-farm Efficiency Grants Program. Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt and Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said applications are now open for the program, which…

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Soil science challenge grants open

Up to $20 million in Australian Government grants is available for innovative research that addresses priority knowledge gaps in soil health and soil management as a part of the ‘Soil Science Challenge’. The new research grants will tackle soil research priorities around carbon dynamics, hydrology, biology and nutrients, and the soil/root interface. Nationals Senate Leader…

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