The Coalition Government’s health reform agenda has been strengthened with nearly 1,500 doctors accepting positions that will see them study, train and work in practices, clinics and hospitals across the nation. These GP registrars will embark on three to four years of full-time training with 50 per cent of them training in rural and remote…
DetailsMore regional Australians now have access to 21st century communications than ever before with the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout reaching 80 percent complete outside of major urban areas. NBN Co Limited (nbn) reached the milestone after activating 26 fixed wireless sites over February, providing broadband access to over 5,800 homes and businesses. Minister for…
DetailsMinister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, is encouraging regional schools to get involved in the Office of the e-Safety Commissioner’s virtual classrooms to empower students and teachers to work together against cyberbullying. The initiative, which is part of the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, teaches young people practical strategies on preventing,…
DetailsThe start of works are imminent on a new five-level art gallery which will showcase local talent and attract art-savvy tourists to the region. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack joined Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie to visit the site of the new…
Details• Almost 100 jobs to be created during construction and more than 100 ongoing jobs • Ten projects totalling more than $18 million announced in Shepparton region as part of the package • Package forms part of the Coalition Government’s commitment to creating jobs and diversifying the national economy in regional Australia Businesses, jobseekers and…
DetailsThe Coalition Government is strengthening its commitment to Australia’s health workforce by providing $128,000 to deliver mental health course materials in undergraduate nursing degrees. The Minister for Rural Health, Senator Bridget McKenzie said the funding would be provided to the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses to undertake the Improving Mental Health Content in Undergraduate…
DetailsMinister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, has welcomed the switch on of 29 new mobile base stations during February, thanks to the Australian Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. “The base stations are delivering new mobile coverage to 29 regional communities and towns in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria,”…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsMinister 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…
DetailsI congratulate Michael McCormack on his appointment as Leader of The National Party and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. Michael has been an outstanding performer in our party since 2010 as the Member for Riverina and his subsequent appointments as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance, Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister,…
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