NEWELL HIGHWAY OVERTAKING LANES BOOST FREIGHT
Construction of about 40 new overtaking lanes along the Newell Highway has hit the halfway mark with two lanes at Firetail now completed, lanes at Back Creek under construction, and safety work at Redbank to be completed shortly.
TRY TELLING THAT TO FORBES, PROFESSOR
Professor Pittock has shown through his comments a complete disregard for the residents, farmers, families and business people living and working along the Lachlan River catchment.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FORBES AND COWRA AFTER SEVERE WEATHER AND FLOODING
The Forbes and Cowra communities devastated by flooding of the Lachlan River have been thrown an economic lifeline, with Member for Riverina Michael McCormack announcing disaster assistance is now available.
HELPING LOCAL COMMUNITIES REMEMBER WAR VETERANS
Two projects have been approved for funding under the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Program ahead of one of the most important days in our nation’s calendar – Remembrance Day.
WYANGALA DAM DECISION DISAPPOINTING
Any delay to raising the Wyangala Dam wall to enhance water security in the Lachlan River catchment is a delay to future prosperity for the region.
RIVERINA PROJECT TO HELP BUILD DROUGHT RESILIENCE IN YOUNG FARMERS
A special project to help young farmers manage stress has received a big boost from the Federal Government.
REGIONAL BANKING TASKFORCE A CHANCE TO FIGHT FOR AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE
Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has spoken out in Federal Parliament about the devastating blow of bank branch closures on rural and regional communities.
STILL TIME FOR RURAL AND REGIONAL STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Students who started university this year can still apply for a scholarship worth up to $18,000, says Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack.
NEW PAYMENT TO HELP WOMEN ESCAPE VIOLENT RELATIONSHIPS
The Federal Government is delivering new one-off payments of up to $5,000 to help women establish a life free of violence.
GRANTS AVAILABLE TO BUILD STRONGER RIVERINA AND CENTRAL WEST COMMUNITIES
A seventh round of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) will build on past successes of the fund which has already delivered nearly $900,000 to community groups and organisations across the Riverina and Central West for vital small infrastructure projects.