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World Class Grampians Peaks Trail Opens
Visitors and locals alike will now be able to enjoy the magnificent natural and cultural environment of the heritage-listed Grampians National Park thanks to funding from the Coalition Government’s highly successful Building Better Regions Fund. Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said he was delighted to launch the 160 km world-class hiking trail Grampians Peak…
Pause and Reflect this Remembrance Day
Residents of Mallee 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. Member for Mallee, Anne Webster said it was important to continue the tradition of pausing at the 11th hour on the…
Funding Boost to Support Local Veterans
Veterans groups in Mallee will receive an additional $18,000 from the Australian Government to further support local veterans and their families. Swan Hill & District Veterans Information Centre is set to receive $11,531 and Wimmera Veterans Centre will receive $6,892 in funding support. They are among 127 ex-service organisations (ESOs) sharing in $4.35 million through…
Blanket Jeopardising Ag Industry
This week, a Fair Work Commission decision ruled that farmers will no longer be able to pay piecework provisions for workers, but instead must pay a minimum wage of $25 an hour. This may seem like good news for pickers, but there’s always a bigger picture to consider. Unfair generalisations about growers have been broadcast…
Pandemic Powers Undermines Democracy
After restricting the movement of Victorians for the best part of two years, Premier Daniel Andrews is once again taking aim at our democracy. The Premier is attempting to rush through legislation that will give him and the Health Minister ultimate control to declare pandemics and make public health orders. Victoria’s State of Emergency powers…
The Plan to Deliver Net Zero: The Australian Way
The Prime Minister and Minister Taylor released the Federal Government’s plan to deliver net zero by 2050, the Australian way. We will act in a practical, responsible way to reduce emissions while preserving Australian jobs and taking advantage of new opportunities for industries and regional Australia. Download the Plan Here
New Employment Facilitator to help drive employment growth throughout Mallee
A new Employment Facilitator will help connect employers and job seekers in the Wimmera Mallee Employment Region as part of the Australian Government’s $276 million Local Jobs Program. Mr Tony Laria, who has extensive stakeholder and project management experience, will work with communities across the region, which takes in a large part of country…
Fully vaxxed Aussies are set for overseas travel
From this Monday, vaccinated travellers will no longer require an exemption to depart Australia. With millions of Australians now fully vaccinated, and more joining them each and every day, the Morrison Joyce Government can safely welcome fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents across Australia’s international border in increasing numbers. Australia is taking its…
Future Drought Fund: Better climate information for Mallee farming communities
A workshop is being held in Mallee to support the development of the Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool and Climate Services for Agriculture program. Farmers are encouraged to get involved in the development of climate and resilience tools, tailored to their needs. Both programs are part of the $5 billion Future Drought Fund. Farmers in…