The Liberal and Nationals Government is helping to ensure agricultural shows in regional Victoria can see off COVID-19 and continue contributing to local communities in the post pandemic era. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said another $25 million is being provided under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days and Supporting Showmen…
Three major industry bodies, which have been allies during the decade-long climate debate, have recently backflipped to support net-zero emissions by 2050. Interestingly, they have collectively recognised that the real impact of decarbonising our economy will be felt most acutely in regional Australia. The Business Council of Australia, National Farmers Federation and the Minerals Council…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing in the future of McEwen with $121,000 in funding for a local project under Round 5 of our highly successful Building Better Regions Fund. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the Government’s investment will deliver better facilities and economic opportunities for the region. “The…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing in the future of Ballarat with $615,000 in funding for four local projects under Round 5 of our highly successful Building Better Regions Fund. Projects to receive funding include: Ballan Scout and Community Centre. Trentham Neighbourhood Centre community outdoor space. Say it with flowers. Development of a visitor…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing in the future of Bendigo with $40,000 in funding for two local projects under Round 5 of our highly successful Building Better Regions Fund. Projects to receive funding include: Building Resilient Communities in Swan Hill and Bendigo. Food Fossickers Central Victorian Pantry. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing in the future of North East Victoria with more than $9.2 million in funding for five local projects under Round 5 of our highly successful Building Better Regions Fund. Projects to receive funding in the electorate of Indi include: • Mansfield autism operation gamechanger project retreat. • Rutherglen…
Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie hosted a virtual roundtable with local health providers from Albury-Wodonga and Minister for Regional Health, Dr David Gillespie yesterday to discuss on the ground challenges and support provided by the Australian Government. Representatives from Albury-Wodonga Health, Gateway Health, Headspace Albury-Wodonga, Albury-Wodonga Aboriginal Health Services and the…
The Liberal and Nationals Government has approved funding for 6 local projects in the electorate of Indi as part of its $2.5 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said getting shovels…
The Australian and Victorian governments are jointly funding two business cases worth $1.6 million that will deliver detailed planning work to identify the right projects for future investment to expand the National Water Grid. The Gisborne to Sunbury Interconnector Stage 2 and Riddells Creek to Sunbury Interconnector detailed business cases could unlock opportunities to further…
Farmers in Victoria’s North-Central region can now apply for the Australian Government’s $22.3 million Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud, Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie and Member for Nicholls Damian Drum said the pilot was a key component of the government’s $66.1 million Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Package that is…