Private health insurance will be more attractive for people living in rural and regional areas as a result of Coalition Government reforms that will allow insurers to offer travel and accommodation benefits under private health insurance hospital cover. These new arrangements will allow private health insurers to support customers living in country areas who need…
DetailsThe Coalition Government is taking decisive action to reduce the unhealthy levels of salt, sugar and saturated fat in the diets of many Australians. The Minister for Rural Health, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the government-funded Healthy Food Partnership has begun a nationwide consultation process on the proposed Healthy Food Partnership Reformulation Program. “The latest available…
DetailsThe Australian competitors for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 (IG2018) are in the final stages of their preparation as we begin the countdown, with just 100 days to go until the opening ceremony on 20 October 2018. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Darren Chester, said that Australia will be proudly represented by…
DetailsThe Coalition Government has today announced funding of $7.7 million for the Australian Prevention Partnership Centre to further research into how Australians’ lifestyles contribute to chronic conditions and how to prevent them. The Centre founded in 2013, is dedicated to identifying new ways of understanding what does and doesn’t work to prevent lifestyle-related chronic health…
DetailsThe Royal Flying Doctor Service is making the most of the additional $84 million announced in the budget by extending its existing services and establishing a new mental health outreach program for Australians in rural and remote areas. Minister for Rural Health, Senator Bridget McKenzie with Senator Steve Martin and Senator David Bushby, visited the…
DetailsDoorstopDanny J Photography, Wodonga2 July 2018 10am Topic: NBN connects four million customers E&OE BRIDGET MCKENZIE:It gives me great pleasure as Deputy Leader of The Nationals and the Minister for Regional Communications to announce the 4 millionth connection for NBN. We are seeing more and more Australian’s connected, not just by the NBN but also…
DetailsNBN Co has hit a huge milestone today with the rollout now nearly complete, under construction or in design outside of major urban areas. Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, welcomed the announcement and said the milestone marks a significant achievement and a reason for regional businesses to celebrate. “The Coalition prioritised the NBN…
DetailsRegional passenger rail services on the Bendigo/Echuca line are set to become quicker and more reliable following the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver major track and signalling upgrade works on the corridor. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the funding is being provided through the Regional Rail Revival program…
DetailsThe Dolphins and Seagulls are ready to battle it out for the Herald Press Cup this Sunday, coinciding with the opening of stage two of the new Rugby League Dolphins Stadium in Redcliffe. Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government John McVeigh said the project will deliver significant economic and social benefits to the…
DetailsAustralia has achieved a resounding victory in the World Trade Organization (WTO) tobacco plain packaging disputes. In a report released last night, the WTO rejected all of the claims brought by Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia and Cuba that Australia's measure is inconsistent with WTO rules. The WTO confirmed Australia's tobacco plain packaging measure is…
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