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…
Image source: CSIRO Mouse numbers in Australia could rise again, depending on rainfall in coming months, as the weather warms in spring. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said there were several options for farmers impacted by the mouse infestation. “We’ve had good…
The second round of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program is now open for applications. Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt said the grants are a great opportunity for communities across the Murray-Darling Basin to improve the health of rivers and wetlands. “It was great to see people right across the…
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…
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…
Funding from the Australian Government to Beechworth Health Service will enable the development of a local health care model to provide better access to health services for locals. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the local project would address the challenges that the rapidly ageing population had in accessing primary health…
People who live or work in Albury-Wodonga and are affected by lockdown restrictions are being supported by the Australian Government through the COVID-19 Disaster Payment. The payment continues to be made available to cross-border residents who are impacted by the recently introduced state-wide lockdown in New South Wales. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria…
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…
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…
New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered in the electorate of Indi, 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…