The Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $4.5 million toward a major expansion of Bendigo Airport, paving the way for more flights in and out of the region and creating new jobs and economic opportunities. Bendigo is a major regional hub and upgrades to the local airport are required to meet growing demand for air…
Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie has welcomed today’s High Court decision to refuse to grant leave to an anti-native forestry activist group who sought to appeal the decision of the Full Bench of the Federal Court in their case against VicForests. The decision follows ongoing green lawfare by Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum against VicForests’…
Wodonga Senior Secondary College’s refurbished hall facilities will benefit students, sporting and community clubs and provide an economic boost to the region once completed next year. Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education and Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie inspected progress on the project today. The $8.35 million project received $5 million from…
Community and industry groups in regional Victoria can now apply for funding under the latest round of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI). The Government is investing a further $5.6 million in initiatives that will deliver safety improvements across Australia’s heavy vehicle industry, protect all road users and grow the economy.…
Local governments in the electorate of McEwen 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…
Local governments in Bendigo 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 stronger communities,”…
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…
Up to $20 million in Australian Government grants is available for innovative research that addresses priority knowledge gaps in soil health and soil management as a part of the ‘Soil Science Challenge’. The new research grants will tackle soil research priorities around carbon dynamics, hydrology, biology and nutrients, and the soil/root interface. Nationals Senate Leader…
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…
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,…