WORK BEGINS ON WESTERN IRRIGATION NETWORK PROJECT

The $116 million Western Irrigation Network project to deliver a new, secure source of water for large-scale agricultural use has started construction following the signing of a funding agreement between the Australian and Victorian
TRANSCRIPT: INTERVIEW ON FIRST EDITION, SKY NEWS, 10 December 2020

Subjects: Trade Relations, $398 million for the Safer Roads Program, Jobs in regional Australia;
ROAD SAFETY AND JOBS BOOST FOR REGIONAL NSW

The Australian and New South Wales Governments’ accelerated $398 million investment in road safety improvements through the Safer Roads Program is starting to make a big difference in regional communities, with works under way across the state and many more soon to kick off.
TRANSCRIPT: INTERVIEW ON SUNRISE, CHANNEL 7, 10 December 2020

Subjects: Trade Relations, $398 million for the Safer Roads Program;
TRANSCRIPT: ABC NEWS BREAKFAST INTERVIEW, 10 December 2020

Subjects: Cashless Welfare Card, Industrial Relations, Coronavirus;
PARKES COMMUNITY OVER THE MOON AS BYPASS TAKES GIANT LEAP

Construction of a new bypass west of the existing Newell Highway in Parkes is powering ahead and will provide a huge boost to the local economy, with local contractors encouraged to find out how they can get involved.
COFFS BYPASS GREEN LIGHT TO DRIVE LOCAL JOBS, ECONOMY

The Coffs Harbour bypass has been given the official green light by the Federal Government after the Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley assessed and then approved the project under the EPBC Act, moving the town’s biggest ever infrastructure project a step closer to construction.
NEW RAIL BRIDGE COMPLETE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

Construction of the new Avon River rail bridge in Stratford has been completed three months ahead of schedule.
TRANSCRIPT: PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDS OF SOIL DOORSTOP, 3 December 2020

Subjects: Parliamentary Friends of Soil, Trade Relations with China;
NOMINATIONS ENCOURAGED FOR THE GENERAL JEFFERY SOIL HEALTH AWARD

A new award to recognise the work done to improve soil health in Australia has been created, with nominations to open this Saturday 5 December – World Soil Day.