Councils on road to recovery in North East Victoria

Local road maintenance in the electorate of Indi will receive a boost, thanks to funding under the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the Australian Government would deliver over $65.09 million to 215 local government authorities nationwide for safer and better-maintained roads. “This Roads to…

Local roads and community infrastructure funding to boost jobs and the economy in Bendigo

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has approved funding for two local projects in Bendigo as part of its $2.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy during COVID-19. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said getting shovels in the ground on…

Australian Government puts job seekers in driver’s seat to get into work

The Australian Government will make support available to fund assistance for job seekers across the country to get a driver’s licence in a move that will help address a significant barrier to many entering the workforce. Job seekers participating in employment services through a jobactive provider will be eligible to access increased support for driving…

Paying Bendigo farmers to improve native remnant vegetation

The Liberal and Nationals Government’s Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot will see farmers, including those from Bendigo being paid for biodiversity benefits from the management of existing native vegetation. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said farmers have been managing biodiversity on their farms for decades and it was time they were paid for…

THE AUSTRALIAN: Bridget ­McKenzie in push to move business and families to regions

BY Greg Brown Nationals minister Bridget ­McKenzie will develop a population policy to encourage businesses and families to move the bush as she outlines a vision for Australia to be the home of “great inland regional cities” underpinned by vibrant private industries. Senator McKenzie, who ­became Regionalisation Minister in the June cabinet shake-up after Barnaby…

Liberal and Nationals Government creates history with new Agriculture Visa

The Liberal and Nationals Government has delivered a vital agriculture visa to help secure the future of rural and regional Australia. The Agricultural Worker Visa will provide a long-term, reliable workforce for our critical industries while solving one of the great challenges facing regional Australia in recent history. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria…

Road safety funding for McEwen

New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered in the electorate of McEwen, 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…

Road safety funding for Bendigo

New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered in Bendigo, 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 jobs and the economy…