Good luck to HSC students
THE 2015 Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams start today and Riverina Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack has wished the Riverina’s Year 12 students all the best for their final exams.“The HSC is a great opportunity for students of all abilities to showcase their talents and prepare themselves for the next phase of life,” Mr McCormack said.
TPP deal a boost for Riverina: McCormack
TODAY’S historic 12 country trade deal, known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been welcomed by The Nationals’ Federal Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack.“The TPP deal includes many commodities we produce in the Riverina and is good news for our farmers,” Mr McCormack said.
How would you spend the Riverina’s $150k?
THE Nationals’ Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, has encouraged interested local organisations to apply for between $5,000 and $20,000 in funding through the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.“This is a fantastic initiative which will help fund small projects to encourage community participation, cohesion and contribute to making Riverina communities even more vibrant,” Mr McCormack said.
$50 million in grants available under Rural R&D for Profit Round 2
APPLICATIONS for grant funding are now open for Round 2 of the Coalition Government’s Rural Research and Development (R&D) for Profit Programme.Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, and Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, said up to $50 million in funding was available under Round 2 of the programme to deliver R&D projects to boost profitability and productivity.
McCormack excited about new role
THE Nationals’ Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, has said he is humbled and excited about his appointment as part of the new-look frontbench in Canberra this morning. Mr McCormack has been appointed Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister. “I am very excited to work alongside The Nationals’ Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss, in the Infrastructure and Regional Development portfolio,” Mr McCormack said.
Water move to benefit Riverina: McCormack
RESPONSIBILITY for water policy will be moved from the Environment to the Agriculture portfolios under the agreement struck between The Nationals and new Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, this week.“This is great news for the irrigators and communities of the Riverina,” Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack said.
1500 gig cap enshrined in law: McCormack
RIVERINA irrigators’ confidence was given a vital boost today, with a 1500 gigalitre cap on Commonwealth water buybacks passed by the Senate, Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack has said.“Stability for irrigators and Basin communities has always been my focus,” Mr McCormack said.
Truss to tour timber town
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Leader of The Nationals, Warren Truss, will this week attend the graduation of Certificate IV recipients at Tumbarumba’s Hyne Timber Mill, local Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack has announced.
Have your say on Country of Origin Labelling
THE Nationals’ Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, has encouraged locals to have their say on proposals for a new system of food labelling in Australia.“A proper system for Country of Origin Labelling for food is something The Nationals and I have been pushing for years,” Mr McCormack said.
$100m in sports funding on offer to schools: McCormack
RIVERINA primary schools have until the end of the week to register for the first round of funding under the Coalition’s $100 million Sporting Schools program, according to Riverina MP Michael McCormack.“Local primary schools can be in the running for funding to bolster the variety of sports offered before, during or after school hours during terms three and four this year,” Mr McCormack said.