MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM BOLSTERED TO SUPPORT SENIOR REGIONAL AUSTRALIANS: McCORMACK
Senior Australians across the regions will benefit from the latest announcement from the Federal Government, Riverina MP and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says.
$130 BILLION JOBKEEPER PAYMENT PASSES PARLIAMENT TO HELP THOUSANDS OF RIVERINA AND CENTRAL WEST WORKERS
One of the most important pieces of legislation in Australia’s history has passed both houses of Parliament late on Wednesday.
Targeted Support for Indigenous Arts, Regional Arts and respected charity Support Act
To help the Arts sector deal with the devastating impact of COVID-19, which has seen performances cancelled, venues closed and many performers and crew hit by the loss of gigs, the Morrison McCormack Government is committing $27 million in targeted support across three particularly vulnerable areas of specific need.
TRANSCRIPT: SOUNDS OF THE MOUNTAINS RADIO INTERVIEW, 7 April 2020
Subjects: Coronavirus;
TRANSCRIPT: TRIPLE M HOBART INTERVIEW, 6 April 2020
Subjects: Coronavirus;
INCREASED SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL NEWSROOMS
The important role of regional journalists has been given a $5 million boost to keep vital communication channels open.
TRANSCRIPT: TRIPLE M NETWORK RIVERINA INTERVIEW, 6 April 2020
Subjects: Coronavirus;
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR REGIONAL AVIATION GRANTS
The $298 million of support announced for Australia’s regional airline network is a step closer to flowing through the industry with applications opening and guidelines released for two new major initiatives to protect the sector during COVID-19.
Transcript: Interview with Matthew Doran on The Latest, Channel 7, 4 April 2020
Subjects: COVID-19, establishment of Australian flight network overseas.
AUSTRALIAN SEAFARERS GET EXTENSION FOR CERTIFICATE RENEWALS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is providing Australian seafarers impacted by COVID-19 with an automatic six-month extension on their qualifications.