Have Your Say

TRANSCRIPT: Press Conference Adelaide, 1 November 2018

With: Hon Stephan Knoll MP, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government; Minister for Planning; South Australia. Subjects: Driverless vehicle technology; National Party; strong border protection policies

McCORMACK PRAISES RIVERINA AND CENTRAL WEST ARMISTICE CENTENARY PROJECTS

The Riverina and Central West will commemorate the Centenary of World War I’s Armistice Day on 11 November with a mixture of public celebrations and restoration of war memorials – all honouring the sacrifices of tens of thousands of Australians which contributed to victory that ended the bloodiest conflict in human history.

McCORMACK DELIVERS DROUGHT FUNDING FOR BLAND SHIRE

Bland Shire’s battle against the crippling drought has received a major boost with Riverina MP and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack announcing Council will receive $1 million to support the community’s economy during these tough times.

INLAND RAIL LISTENING TOUR CONTINUES

A roundtable meeting being held today at Coonamble in New South Wales is part of ongoing work to build and maintain trust and transparency with local communities and stakeholders, on the Brisbane to Melbourne Inland Rail project.

REMOTE AIRSTRIPS FUNDING BETTER CONNECTS THE BUSH

Some of Australia’s most remote communities will be better connected to vital supplies, transport and medical services thanks to Round six of the Liberal and Nationals’ Government’s Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program, which opened for applications today.

MACQUARIE MARSHES AND RIVER FESTIVAL IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

After a 10-year hiatus the Macquarie Marshes and River Festival went off without a hitch earlier this month. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, who met with the event organisers today, said he was extremely pleased that the festival, also known as the Warraan Festival, was such a success. “Designed to showcase the Macquarie Marshes, […]

NEW DANDENONG RANGES TRAIL CONNECTS TOWNSHIPS AND COMMUNITIES

The 13-kilometre Eastern Dandenong Ranges Trail connecting the townships of Cockatoo, Gembrook and Emerald has finally finished and locals can’t wait to hit the tracks.   Federal Member for La Trobe Jason Wood said the construction, which involved the creation of a 5.5 kilometre multi-use trail between the Cockatoo town centre and the Gembrook Sports […]

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING IN DROUGHT AFFECTED REGIONS

State and Territory Governments are invited to apply for a share of $72 million in water infrastructure funding for drought affected regions, following the Australian Government’s release today of Expressions of Interest (EOI) guidelines for the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund’s special drought round. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional […]

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