Wodonga encouraged to ‘Think Big’- the Regional Growth Fund Now Open

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 the future. Senator McKenzie said the $272 million Regional Growth Fund would support major projects in regional, rural and remote areas that will deliver long-term economic benefits. “This is…

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400 mobile base stations now live

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 Mobile Black Spot Program has switched on its 400th base station in Killingworth in the electorate of Indi…

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New mobile coverage for 13 communities

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.  The new base stations were constructed across Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania.  The improved coverage is made possible…

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febfast – Pause for a Cause

Young and not so young Australians have given up sugar or alcohol or have committed to becoming more physically active this month for “febfast”. Minister for Sport, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said we are at the half way point but you can still join febfast.  “It’s a great way for Australians to improve their own health,…

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Labor deserts rural communities again

Labor Senators Gavin Marshall and Jacinta Collins teamed up with anti-farming Green Senators Di Natale and Janet Rice and Crossbenchers Cory Bernardi, Rex Patrick, Stirling Griff and Derryn Hinch last night and took playing politics to a whole new level by trying to end the Murray Darling Basin Plan.   This was Labor’s plan which the…

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