The electorate of Mallee will have access to a significantly more capable NBN network following a $480 million investment by the Coalition Government in the 2022-23 Federal Budget. Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, said the investment in the NBN was a welcome decision by the Liberal National Government.“In Mallee, 35,831 premises are set to…
DetailsAs part of our plan for a stronger future, the Coalition Government will apply concessional tax treatment to primary producers that generate revenue from the sale of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) and biodiversity certificates. This will encourage carbon abatement activities and help Australia deliver on its net zero emissions target by 2050. These changes…
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DetailsFairfax Youth Initiative will share in $251,114 under the seventh batch of grants from the Morrison/Joyce Government’s $200 million Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund, which has created more than 200,000 jobs across Australia since 2020. Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster said the funding will provide critical support for local arts organisation,…
Details• 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 Mallee will benefit from a share of $29 million for projects to manage and…
DetailsThe 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 part of the Australian Government’s $18.3 billion aged care reform package to deliver an aged care system built…
DetailsLabor 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 hard-fought socio-economic protections to be torn up and more water taken out of productive job-creating uses across the Basin. Member for Mallee,…
DetailsNominations for Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) champions are now open, with the 2022 Australian Training Awards set to take place in Adelaide on 18 November 2022. This year’s awards will celebrate 16 recipients, including four Australian Government categories, 11 State and Territory categories and the Outstanding Achievement in the VET and Skills Sector…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to back regional Australia, providing more funding to help Mallee recover and grow on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are now open for the new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program, giving local businesses and community groups a chance to share in $5.7 million. Grants are available…
DetailsDisaster assistance is now available in communities which have been affected by the Victorian floods and storms commencing on 26th January 2022 under the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Member for Mallee, Anne Webster said the DRFA will assist councils with the costs of road and infrastructure repairs and clean-up and support…
DetailsThe Mobile Service Centre Golden Wattle is travelling through the Loddon Mallee region to provide support to rural and regional communities nearby. Mobile Service Centre staff help customers with essential government services including Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services. Golden Wattle is one of three trucks in the Mobile Service Centre fleet operated by Services…
DetailsThe Coalition Government is investing in a stronger psychiatry workforce to deliver mental health services and support when and where people need it, including in Mildura. From this year, Mildura will benefit as a training location, part of an $11.9 million funding agreement with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Member…
DetailsEligible farmers in the Millewa region in Victoria can now benefit from rebates under the extension to the Australian Government’s $100 million On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said this is great news for farmers in the Millewa and will help them prepare for the next inevitable drought. “These…
DetailsThe Morrison Joyce Government continues to support the recovery of the arts and entertainment sector in Mallee, with $95,000 awarded to cinemas under the first set of grants from the second round of the $20 million Supporting Cinemas’ Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) Fund. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts,…
DetailsRobinvale District Health Services will be able to strengthen its services and create an ever safer and more comfortable environment for residents under the latest investment from the Morrison Joyce Government. The $35.3 million multi-purpose services (MPS) program will see 110 aged care sites benefit from minor capital grant projects averaging $321,000 each. Robinvale District…
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