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…
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…
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 Liberal and Nationals Government is providing a further $150,000 in funding for small-scale upgrades and new equipment that community groups in North East Victoria need and deserve. Expressions of interest are now open for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme, giving local governing bodies and community groups an opportunity to nominate projects 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…
Farmers and primary producers in North East Victoria are a step closer to benefitting from the Liberal and National Government’s new Australian Agriculture Worker Visa. The Government amended the Migration Regulations on 30 September 2021 to create the Australian Agriculture Worker Visa (Ag Visa) and continue along the pathway of providing an agriculture visa that…
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…