Member for Mallee Anne Webster MP welcomes today’s announcement that one-hundred additional training places have been allocated to the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) to train more rural generalist doctors. “Rural generalists are a key component to getting more doctors into the regions.” Dr Webster said. “It is an important part of…
DetailsMember for Mallee Anne Webster MP welcomes the news today that Telstra have turned on three new base station towers across Mallee to improve mobile coverage. Telstra have turned on state of the art mobile technology in the communities of Sandhill Lake, Glenloth East, and Langkoop under the Federal Government’s Mobile Blackspot Program (MBSP). “Communities…
DetailsAnne Webster, Member for Mallee today encouraged Australians planning to start university in 2020 to lodge their claim for Youth Allowance or Austudy now. Youth Allowance provides financial assistance for eligible young people who pursue further study or an apprenticeship after leaving school. Austudy provides assistance to eligible students and apprentices aged 25 or older.…
DetailsFarmers, regional transport companies and locals using the Calder Highway will soon have a safer and easier journey with construction starting on the Yeungroon Road intersection near Charlton. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the $2.1 million project would improve safety and visibility for drivers using this…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government is working to ensure our farming future by investing $5 million to bring kids and farms closer together. Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster said kids were increasingly removed from directly experiencing life on the land which was a barrier to choosing agriculture as a career and allowed myths to perpetuate.…
DetailsThe Australian Government has awarded approximately $9 million to businesses across the country to help them transition to the NDIS. The grants have been provided through the second round of the Transition Assistance Funding initiative under the Boosting the Local Care Workforce program. Anne Webster MP said businesses in Mildura, Boort, and Horsham received a…
DetailsLocal stakeholders had the opportunity to provide constructive feedback to Federal Representatives today in Mildura on a proposal to set drought triggers to release a portion of environmental water proposed by NSW Senator Perin Davey.Member for Mallee Anne Webster is supporting Senator Davey to develop a Private Senators Bill that looks to help our Irrigators…
DetailsTimor-Leste workers are filling important gaps in the horticultural workforce this season under the Seasonal Worker Program, with the number of approved workers being 5 times higher in Mallee than last year, with more workers on the way. “It has been a great day with Mr Samuel Soares from the Timor-Leste embassy. We have met…
DetailsShow societies in Mallee are encouraged to apply for Australian Government Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants before the 13 December deadline in order to upgrade, maintain, buy or build new showground infrastructure and attractions. Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, encouraged regionally located show societies to apply for a share in the $20 million funding to…
DetailsMember for Mallee Anne Webster welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation, and Local Government, Mark Coulton of the Allied Health Rural Generalist Workforce and Education Scheme. This two-year education program will create incentives for allied health professionals to work in regional areas and better equip them with the skills needed for…
DetailsMember for Mallee Anne Webster today opened a new roof and refurbishment project, including new veranda, at St Paul’s Primary School that was funded by the Coalition Government. Dr Webster said students would benefit from the outdoor learning hub and recreational space as part of the refurbishment project that would enable students to enhance their…
DetailsSecond round of Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program opens Another 7 Mallee communities eligible under Round 2 of the program $15 million for projects to boost Basin economies, jobs and build resilience Seven communities in Mallee will have access to a $15 million economic development fund for Basin community projects. Member for Mallee Anne Wester…
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