Vegetation program a win for Bendigo farmers

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…

Councils on road to recovery in McEwen

Local road maintenance in the electorate of McEwen 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. Macedon Ranges Shire…

Councils on road to recovery in Bendigo

Local road maintenance in Bendigo 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 Recovery funding in…

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…

Boost for Ballarat through new research funding

Image source: Good Universities Guide The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing $2.4 million to link Federation University with local businesses to advance hydrogen research and explore other new forms of energy in Ballarat and regional Victoria. Federation University will establish the Research Centre for New Energy Transition to greatly increase the university’s research capability…

Supporting Local Government In Bendigo

Local governments in Bendigo have received their first 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.…

Supporting Local Government In North East Victoria

Local governments in the electorate of Indi have received their first 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…