Applications now open for Black Summer Bushfire Grants to help North East Victoria communities’ recovery

Applications are now open for North East Victoria communities recovering from the Black Summer bushfires to apply for funding under an Australian Government grants program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said applications for the $280 million Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grants program are now open to community organisations, businesses and councils…

Northern Victorian community groups receive support from Inland Rail

Image courtesy of Euroa Men’s Shed Inc Inland Rail is supporting northern Victorian communities with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) donating more than $23,000 to seven community groups in the latest rounds of their Community Sponsorships and Donations program. Community initiatives in northern Victoria to receive funding include the: $4,000 for Euroa Men’s Shed…

Additional $2.7 million for critical Indi child care services

Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education Bridget McKenzie today announced the allocation of an additional $2,778,907 to support vital child care services in Indi and help meet the needs of local families. The Nationals Senate Leader and Victorian Senator said over a dozen services will receive funding through the Liberal and National Government’s…

Victorian Government Deals Another Blow To Local Timber Industry

The Victorian State Labor Government has undercut Australian businesses, after selecting to use imported timber for the construction of Melbourne Metro’s new Anzac Station, rather than hardwood sustainably grown and processed in Victoria. Nationals Senate Leader and Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie said the decision to use engineered timber from the German company, Hess Timber undermines…

North East Victoria communities encouraged to apply for a share in $280 million in Australian Government bushfire recovery funding

The Australian Government has released guidelines for the $280 million Black Summer Bushfire Recovery (BSBR) grants program, providing funding direct to communities to help in their ongoing recovery after the 2019-20 bushfires. Minister for Emergency Management David Littleproud MP said bushfire recovery is still front and centre for the Australian Government. “The Government has committed…