Keeping showmen and women on the road

Support of $8.3 million is now available under the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Supporting Agricultural Showmen and Women program to provide travelling showmen and women assistance with showmen’s guild membership fees and rental relief. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud and Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the Government…

Wangaratta aerodrome reaches new heights

The Wangaratta Aerodrome’s new and improved facilities were officially opened today, which will boost the region’s tourism, business and emergency response potential. The project was jointly funded with $413,500 from the Liberal and National Government’s Regional Jobs and Investment Packages program and $634,788 from the Rural City of Wangaratta. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ten roads in Mansfield to be upgraded under Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program

The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing in the upgrade of road infrastructure in North East Victoria, as part of the $2.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. This program supports local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local economies to help…

New way ahead for ag workforce

A round of grant funding will be offered to industry to develop projects and initiatives to support the growth, retention, and sustainability of the agricultural workforce. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud and Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the $7.3 million AgUP grants program would encourage the agriculture,…