• $13.8 million nationally for two-year soil extension activities • Delivering outcomes under the Smart Farms Small Grants Program and the National Soil Strategy • Taking action to improve soil health with evidence-based intervention The final round of the Morrison Joyce Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program has now been finalised, with $13.8 million funding…
DetailsThe Morrison-Joyce Government is providing an early Christmas present to Mallee by continuing to support the health and wellbeing of men through the National Shed Development Programme (NSDP). Member for Mallee, Anne Webster said she was delighted by the announcement that the Morrison-Joyce Government was awarding three Men’s Shed in Mallee with funding totalling $8116.…
DetailsAs COVID-19 restrictions ease and Australians’ minds turn to long-awaited travel over the upcoming festive season, the Australian Government is urging people in Mallee to drive safely. Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, said the best holidays are those where everyone stays safe and well, and that means taking road safety seriously at all times.…
DetailsSix Mallee students have been selected to participate in a unique coaching program for the next generation of female STEM leaders. The four-day online Curious Minds Summer Program kicked off for West Australian students on 5 December and commences for East Coast students on 12 December and is supported by a mentoring program and follow-up…
DetailsHousehold electricity prices across the National Electricity Market (NEM) have fallen to eight-year lows under the Morrison Government, driven by key government reforms, including the default market offer price cap. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) latest report from its ongoing inquiry into the NEM confirms electricity prices have fallen substantially for both households…
DetailsThe Mildura Sporting Precinct is now ready for action with the ribbon cut officiated on Friday. The Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, said she was delighted to officially open the two-storey stadium in Mildura South, marking a new era for sport in Sunraysia. “This is a very exciting day for Mildura. Having lived in Mildura…
DetailsWater managers from across the Murray–Darling Basin have come together today to continue their collective and successful efforts to manage salinity at the 3rd Basin Salinity Forum. Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, welcomed the good news that the salinity target for the Murray-Darling Basin was met for the 12th consecutive year, in 2020-21. “These…
DetailsThe Australian and Victorian Governments have invested in local projects under the Risk and Resilience Grants Program to further protect our communities from bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events. Member for Mallee, Anne Webster welcomed the announcement saying local organisations would benefit. “These risk reduction and mitigation initiatives will better prepare our communities…
DetailsLocal governments across Mallee will soon get their share of $1 billion flowing to councils nationwide to improve their local road networks and deliver priority community infrastructure projects. Made possible under the third phase of the Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, guidelines for the funding are now online, meaning councils can now…
DetailsMildura Airport today opens its new Instrument Landing System under the Federal Government’s Community Development Grants Programme. The official opening of the new system the ribbon was cut by Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster with Mildura Rural City Council, Mayor Cr Liam Wood. The Australian Government provided $2 million towards the $4 million…
DetailsStaff and students at Holy Trinity Lutheran College in Horsham will benefit from work to build a new middle school staff building and new classrooms, funded as part of the Morrison Government’s Capital Grants Program. Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the Australian Government would provide $450,000 towards the project at Holy…
DetailsStaff and students at St Augustine’s School in Maryborough will benefit from a project that will deliver new classrooms, and improve the school administration and library facilities, funded as part of the Morrison Government’s Capital Grants Program. Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the Australian Government would provide $1,600,000 towards the project at…
DetailsStaff and students at Mildura Christian College in Irymple will benefit from a project to build a new weatherproof sports facility and an amphitheatre space, as well as a new primary school building and facilties, funded as part of the Morrison Government’s Capital Grants Program. Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the…
DetailsVisitors 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…
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