• The Victorian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub will be supported by key nodes in Birchip and Mildura • University of Melbourne to lead transformational drought resilience delivery • An $8 million Australian Government investment, with $22m contribution from Hub members Birchip and Mildura have been selected as key nodes and centres of regional…
Details• The Australian Government is providing $23.5 million for improved on farm biodiversity through the Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship’s Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot. • The pilot will test processes and protocols that measure and reward farmers for undertaking mixed-species tree plantings on top of eligible carbon projects • The goal is to deliver a system that…
DetailsFederal member for Mallee, Anne Webster said travel agents in Mallee would benefit from sharing in additional funding support of $130 million from the Coalition Government. Dr Webster said local travel agents should apply for funding support in Round 2 of the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program, which opens later this month. “The Coalition Government…
DetailsThe National Party Federal Conference, held on the weekend, saw the adoption of a motion moved by Anne Webster, Member for Mallee, regarding undocumented workers in the horticulture industry. The motion, which was passed unopposed, calls for the design of an appropriate visa for undocumented workers in the horticultural industry, which would be delivered as…
DetailsToday there have been 40 marches around the country by women and men marching for justice. It is a sad indictment on our culture that this has become necessary. Today in Canberra I met protestors on the front lawns of parliament house. To hear their concerns, many of which I share, and to give support…
DetailsCOVID-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,” Dr Webster said. “The approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine comes after a rigorous and independent assessment…
DetailsThe 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…
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