$8.1 million upgrade to the grain rail terminal in Cunningar now complete
Riverina farmers are set to benefit from faster and cheaper freight thanks to an upgraded rail terminal, with new storage silos and loading chutes in Cunningar.
McCormack’s pools ‘cash splash’
THE Nationals’ Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, stunned residents of Ganmain and Ardlethan this week by “stripping off” and leaping into their public swimming pools.
Fair fundraising: new industry guidance
NEW guidance providing charities, fundraisers and not-for-profits released today will provide much-needed clarity on how the Australian Consumer Law applies to fundraising activities, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
Stocking fillers could be killers
AS millions of Australians rush to finish their Christmas shopping and fill the stockings of loved ones they should be cautious about the gifts they buy and receive for children, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
Swim safe this summer
SUMMER is one of the best times of year to jump in the pool or head to the beach but some of the everyday products used to make this time enjoyable can be hazardous especially for children Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
McCormack welcomes big boost for schools
SCHOOLS in Wagga Wagga, Cootamundra and Temora are to receive grants totalling nearly $2 million to help build vital learning facilities and staff amenities, The Nationals’ Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business, Michael McCormack, has announced.
Checking your vehicle for a Takata airbag a ‘must-do’ this holiday season
AUSTRALIANS taking to the roads this holiday season should urgently check the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Product Safety website to see whether their vehicles are fitted with a defective Takata airbag Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
McCormack welcomes inland rail progress
THE Parkes to Narromine section of the $8.4 billion inland rail project will be the first to receive Australian produced steel rail, the Nationals’ Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has announced.
Keeping the cash flowing for small business
THE Turnbull Government continues to lead the way for paying small businesses on time with the release of the Pay On-Time Survey which shows Government agencies paid 96 per cent of their invoices within 30 days, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack says.
Shorten to kill jobs for a chance at own pay rise
TODAY Bill Shorten has confirmed what we have long suspected, he will proactively destroy Australian jobs if it means an increase to his own salary, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack said.