North East Victoria residents are encouraged to observe a minute’s silence this Remembrance Day, to reflect on the service and sacrifice of all those Australians who have suffered and died in times of war. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said it was important to continue the tradition of pausing at the…
Local councils and state and territory governments can now apply for new funding under the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). The Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $250 million under these programs to improve heavy vehicle safety, keep freight moving and create new economic opportunities and jobs. For…
NBN Co has announced a sixth tranche of suburbs and towns across Australia that will become eligible to upgrade to NBN’s Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), with Australians in the electorate of McEwen set to benefit from access to ultrafast broadband. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP,…
A key component of the Australian Government’s $600 million Preparing Australia Program has been launched, with the guidelines for the first stream of the program now available for communities. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie is urging locals to get their projects lined up now for the $150 million first round of…
Photo credit: NSW Government Passengers on Victoria’s North East Line will be one step closer to more reliable and comfortable journeys, when the stabling upgrade at Albury Station gets underway to accommodate new VLocity trains. The upgrade is being delivered by the Commonwealth and Victorian governments, with construction scheduled to begin this month. Deputy Prime…
The Liberal and Nationals Government today launched a new $150 million Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program. The trial program will target unsealed roads throughout remote Australia, many of which haven’t been upgraded since the Great Depression. Councils will be offered between 80% and 100% of funding to upgrade unsealed roads and improve safety with works…
Safety for cyclists on Phillipson Street, Wangaratta, has been improved with the completion of dedicated lanes separating riders from traffic between Sisely Avenue and Edwards Street. The upgrade was delivered as part of the Australian and Victorian governments’ $510 million state-wide joint commitment under the nationwide Road Safety Program. Assistant Minister for Road Safety and…
Regional and remote students are encouraged to apply for a scholarship worth up to $18,000 to support their tertiary education. Round 5 of the Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships is still open, to support eligible students to undertake courses from Certificate IV to PhD level. The Liberal and Nationals Government has committed more than $62…
The Australian Government is providing up to $750,000 in the 2022 Community Awareness Grants for initiatives to reach key audiences and provide creative ways to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie is encouraging community groups, local businesses and not-for-profit organisations to apply for a grant…
Image source: The Weekly Times A Regional Banking Taskforce has been established by the Liberal and Nationals Government to assess the impact of bank branch closures on regional communities. The Taskforce will bring together banks and other key stakeholders to assess how bank branch closures have impacted local businesses, industries and communities and work collaboratively…