WATER INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST FOR BURNETT REGION
The Federal Liberal and Nationals’ Government has committed $2 million for a feasibility study to investigate options for new infrastructure to increase water supply and security in Queensland’s North and South Burnett regions. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack welcomed the feasibility study announcement, which forms part of […]
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST FOR VICTORIA
The Federal Liberal and Nationals’ Government has announced a new commitment of up to $250,000 to help progress the Coldstream Recycled Water Pipeline Scheme in rural Victoria, to become construction-ready. This commitment forms part of an expansion of more than $500 million to the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund, announced today by the Australian […]
SOUTHERN FOREST IRRIGATION SCHEME BOOSTED
The Federal Liberal and Nationals’ Government has announced it has committed up to $1 million to finalise the regulatory approvals required for the Southern Forest Irrigation Scheme to progress towards construction. The approval process will include developing the final business case, design and Environmental Impact Statement, for the agricultural irrigation Scheme situated in the Manjimup-Pemberton region […]
Entrepreneurial spirit burns for a better Burnett
Local businesses had reason to celebrate at the South Burnett Business Builders Networking event tonight, where the Building a Better Burnett business plan was officially launched. Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said the project will strengthen the resilience of existing rural businesses and support the development of start-up businesses in the region. “This […]
WEST GIPPSLAND TAKES CENTRE STAGE
The arts community of West Gippsland let out a thunderous applause today as the West Gippsland Arts Centre re-opened its doors after undergoing major redevelopments. Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent, who attended today’s official opening, said the revitalised Arts Centre will shine a spotlight on West Gippsland and regional Victoria. “With an increased seating […]
TRANSCRIPT: Doorstop – Vice President Mike Pence Arrival – Cairns QLD
TRANSCRIPT Press Doorstop Cairns Qld 16 November 2018 E&OE Subjects: Arrival in Cairns of US Vice President Mike Pence and Mrs Pence; bilateral discussions; trade MICHAEL MCCORMACK: I welcome Vice President Pence on behalf of Australians but also on behalf of Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison is at APEC and looking forward to the […]
TRANSCRIPT: Address to the Australian Airports Association National Conference – Brisbane
MICHAEL MCCORMACK: …And to Guy Thompson and Caroline Wilkie at AAA, I acknowledge you too. I acknowledge also that we are on traditional country and Shannon, that would be the best welcome to country that I think I’ve ever heard and I’ve heard a lot of them. I’m sure that you would probably readily agree […]
Works start on second Jewry Street Bridge in Tamworth
Work has started on Tamworth’s second Jewry Street Bridge, which will relieve traffic congestion and improve safety in the town.
REGIONAL ROAD-SHARING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO HARVEST SAFETY
A new road safety initiative designed to improve regional road sharing between large agricultural vehicles and other road-users is being rolled out to coincide with the up-coming summer harvest period. The National Farmers’ Federations’ (NFF) ‘Common Roads, Common Sense’ campaign is being funded by $250,000 from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety […]
Doorstop Interview with Derek Schoen and Peter Yates
E&OE Subjects: Road safety campaign funding. MICHAEL MCCORMACK: It’s fantastic to be here at Peter Yates’ property ‘Windana’ at Yerong Creek this morning with Peter Yates, with Tom Yates, with Jemma Yates, and with Martha Yates: a family farming tradition that’s been going on here at The Rock and Yerong Creek for many, many years. […]