Drought-hit farmers in the Buloke, Yarriambiack, Swan Hill, Pyrenees, Mildura, and Gannawarra local government areas will be able to access one-off payments of $3,000 thanks to the Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative. Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the payments would provide immediate relief to some of the worst-hit farming families. “Registrations are now open…
Member for Mallee, Anne Webster said that by 1 January 2020 the Australian dairy industry will have a mandatory code of conduct, ahead of the timetable taken to the election. The mandatory code will improve the contractual arrangements between dairy farmers and dairy processors. “As the local member for Mallee, I understand the need for…
The Morrison – McCormack Government will provide immediate access to life-changing medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to help support people with cystic fibrosis, saving them and their families up to $250,000 per year. From 1 December 2019, the life-changing cystic fibrosis medicine Symdeko® will be listed on the PBS for patients with cystic…
Four publishers across Mallee have been awarded a total of $360,328 to support the sustainability of the local publishing activities, including news gathering, production and distribution. These publishers are; Mildura weekly, Warracknabeal Herald, Buloke Times and the Sunraysia Daily. These four region publishers are among 62 small and regional publishers across Australia to share in…
Farmers in Mallee will have direct access to department and labour hire industry representatives at the Sunraysia Seasonal labour Expo organised by the Seasonal Worker Programme representatives for Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd of October. Dr Anne Webster, Member for Mallee today welcomed the Sunraysia Seasonal Labour Expo saying “It is important that…
Regional Airport owners and operators will soon be able to apply for a share in $100 million of funding for safety upgrades as part of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s new Regional Airports Program. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the guidelines are now available, giving…
Mildura is set to become home to the Inspector-General of Murray-Darling Basin Water Resources, with one of the two offices being set up in the city. Minister for Water Resources David Littleproud said the new office was a significant step that would restore confidence in delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. “I’ve always said the…
Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster welcomes the commencement of stakeholder consultation into workforce shortages by the Department of Agriculture. The first consultation session will be held today in Mildura. “I have heard loud and clear from growers in Mallee that we are facing a catastrophic shortfall in workforce this season. I continue to lobby…
MORE than $875,000 of funding will be delivered to 68 projects across Australia under the Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) and Men’s Health Peer Education (MHPE) programs. Federal Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster said this funding allows local community organisations to support veterans and their families. “The V&CG and MHPE programs help organisations deliver…
Horticulture is a vital industry in Mallee and it is essential there are “skilled workers on the ground for the upcoming harvest. It must be a priority for the federal government” says Dr Anne Webster, Member for Mallee. “We must find a solution to the issue of visas and workers quickly, so we can save…