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 and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the extra funding, which includes $5 million for planning the standardisation of the network, is…
DetailsLocal 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 able to apply for between $100,000 and $1 million to invest in new technology, as the Morrison Government…
DetailsThe 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 COVID-19. Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster said getting shovels in the ground on local construction projects was important…
DetailsShows 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 for Mallee Anne Webster MP, said the first payments under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and…
Details22 local community groups in Mallee will benefit from a share of $2.7 million from the Morrison Government to support the work of local volunteers. The grants awarded are between $1,000 and $5,000, and will enable local organisations to better support their volunteers to purchase small equipment, pay fuel, transport and training costs. Member for…
DetailsMobile phone towers in Mallee will be able to keep operating longer if the power goes out during or after natural disasters, thanks to a major new investment by the Morrison McCormack Government. The Government is funding Telstra and Optus to extend the battery back up at 15 mobile phone towers in Mallee, to provide…
DetailsTHE 2020-21 round of the Australian Government’s Supporting Younger Veterans (SYV) grants program is now open to ex-service organisations (ESOs) and their partner community groups and organisations in Mallee Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster said the program provides $1 million in funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of younger veterans. “This program…
DetailsFederal Member for Mallee Anne Webster says the decision today by state health ministers to ignore the health benefits of fruit juice fails Australian consumers. “100% natural Australian fruit juice will be stripped of its 5-star health rating, and may well be ranked lower than diet soft drink.” Dr Webster said “The decision today, made…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster expressed deep frustration with China’s increasingly strained trade relationship with Australia. ‘Farmers in Mallee are committed to producing top quality products and have worked hard to secure export pathways into China. This is predicated on the fact that Australian farmers such as barley growers are the most efficient…
DetailsFederal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster said the failure of the Victorian Government to allocate funding for the completion of the Murray Basin Rail Project in their 2020/21 budget is beyond disappointing. “It is clear the Victorian Government has disregarded the concerns of stakeholders and the needs of regional Victoria by refusing to accept their…
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