The 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…
Funding from the Australian Government to Beechworth Health Service will enable the development of a local health care model to provide better access to health services for locals. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the local project would address the challenges that the rapidly ageing population had in accessing primary health…
People who live or work in Albury-Wodonga and are affected by lockdown restrictions are being supported by the Australian Government through the COVID-19 Disaster Payment. The payment continues to be made available to cross-border residents who are impacted by the recently introduced state-wide lockdown in New South Wales. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria…
New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered in the electorate of Indi, thanks to funding from the Australian Government. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the funding will deliver crucial local road safety improvements while also supporting shovel-ready construction activity. “This vital funding provides a critical boost to local…
Senior Australians across the electorate of Indi will benefit from the single largest investment in residential aged care infrastructure in Australia’s history. A total of $150 million in capital grants has been allocated, following the conclusion of the competitive 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR). This substantial investment by the Australian Government has funded 72…
Ten local projects in North East Victoria have been awarded grants under the first round of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program. Minister for Resources and Water, the Hon Keith Pitt MP, said the Healthy Rivers grants would enhance the environment of communities, including the electorate of Indi. “I am pleased to…
Wangaratta Aerodrome is among 89 regional airports nationwide which will benefit from grants totaling nearly $30 million under Round 2 of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Regional Airports Program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the local project in North East Victoria would see the construction of new animal-proof fencing and…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to support the supply of secure, reliable and affordable power for regional and remote communities to drive economic growth and help them get ahead. Under Round Two of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund, the Government is committing $25.6 million to back 20 microgrid feasibility studies, including…
Thousands of community pharmacies and additional GPs across Australia, including Victoria will be invited to join the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. This additional workforce will be brought on-board to support pharmacies and GPs already delivering COVID-19 vaccines in cities, regional, rural and remote areas, as well as areas with an outbreak. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator…
The electorate of Indi is set to benefit from new and improved mobile coverage, thanks to Round 5A of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s highly successful Mobile Black Spot Program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said 4 local base stations would be funded to address mobile black spots in the area…