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March 4, 2021

Future Drought Fund: $2,545,367 to deliver innovation in drought resilience in Mallee

• Total of $29 million awarded nationally for 46 innovative drought projects • 2 key projects will get underway in Mallee to better prepare for drought • A major milestone for the Future Drought Fund Research and Adoption program Farmers in

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March 1, 2021

Labor to sacrifice Basin communities on altar of environmental water targets

Labor has finally confirmed that there’ll be less water for jobs and Murray-Darling Basin communities under an Anthony Albanese-led Labor-Greens Government. Water Spokesperson Terri Butler confirmed in an ABC interview Labor’s plan for

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March 1, 2021

My Aged Care face-to-face aged care service now available in Mildura

The Morrison/Joyce Government is supporting senior Australians in Mildura to more easily access the aged care system. The new My Aged Care face-to-face services are being rolled out for the Mildura community. The new personalised service is

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January 25, 2021

Australia Approves Pfizer Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, said this news would mean further confidence in Australia’s vaccine strategy. “This is an important moment for the people of Mallee and for the whole of Australia

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December 26, 2020

Stronger Communities Programme

Thank you for your interest in the Stronger Communities Program Unfortunately, this program has now closed. To register your interest in future programs or other rounds of funding please complete the form below.

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December 16, 2020

Australian Government Rescue Package for Victoria's Murray Basin Freight Rail Project

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has announced a $200.2 million rescue package for the stalled Victorian owned, operated and managed Murray Basin Freight Rail network. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport

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December 8, 2020

Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Funding to Boost Jobs in and the Economy in the Mallee

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has approved funding for 100 projects. This is part of its $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy during

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December 8, 2020

Grants to Modernise Australian Manufacturing

Local manufacturers in Mallee with shovel-ready projects are being encouraged to apply for a Manufacturing Modernisation Fund (MMF) grant. Any businesses with shovel ready projects and a goal to grow are encouraged to apply. Businesses will be

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December 3, 2020

$207,570 show of support for Mallee

Shows and field days in Mallee that were cancelled because of COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Australian Government funding to help ensure they can bounce back next year. Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud and Member

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