Image source: Good Universities Guide The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing $2.4 million to link Federation University with local businesses to advance hydrogen research and explore other new forms of energy in Ballarat and regional Victoria. Federation University will establish the Research Centre for New Energy Transition to greatly increase the university’s research capability…
DetailsThe Australian Government has today announced an annual $4 million dollar boost to the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) to base a Large Air Tanker in Australia for our earlier starting and later finishing fire seasons. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the funding will secure a national Large Air Tanker…
DetailsFood producers across the country are set to benefit, after Australia Post committed that it will continue to deliver perishable goods. The importance of this service being continued was highlighted by The Nationals during public hearings in the Senate earlier this year. Australia Post announced that due to complex State and Territory regulatory requirements, it…
DetailsThe Nationals continue to stand-up for the Australian firearms industry, this time after U.S. owned courier group, FedEx Express-TNT announced back in July it will no longer freight legal firearms in Australia. Prior to the announcement, TNT was the leading transporter of firearms in the country for several decades. In response, a roundtable for direct…
DetailsLocal governments in the electorate of McEwen have received their first 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…
DetailsLocal governments in Bendigo have received their first 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.…
DetailsLocal governments in the electorate of Indi have received their first 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…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government’s Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot will see farmers, including those from Bendigo being paid for biodiversity benefits from the management of existing native vegetation. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said farmers have been managing biodiversity on their farms for decades and it was time they were paid for…
DetailsImage source: CSIRO Mouse numbers in Australia could rise again, depending on rainfall in coming months, as the weather warms in spring. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said there were several options for farmers impacted by the mouse infestation. “We’ve had good…
DetailsThe second round of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program is now open for applications. Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt said the grants are a great opportunity for communities across the Murray-Darling Basin to improve the health of rivers and wetlands. “It was great to see people right across the…
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