Funding extended for Arnhem Land Regional University Centres

 The Coalition Government will provide Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation with a further four years funding to ensure it will continue to offer students in Nhulunbuy, Galiwin’ku and Ramingining the opportunity to participate and succeed in furthering their education.  Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation is one of 16 Regional University Centres, covering 24 sites around…

Over $24.5 million to tackle pest animals and weeds

Thirty-six projects to combat the impact of feral animals and weeds on agricultural and public land have been announced today by the Coalition Government. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said pest animals and weeds threaten our primary productivity, environment, and biodiversity. “This is why we…

Western Australia gets telecommunications boost

 Residents of Western Australia will soon be better connected following successful applications for funding new mobile blackspot towers, broadband and telecommunication upgrades under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program.  Minister for Regional Communications, Bridget McKenzie said the projects form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing roll-out of the $257 million Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). …

Victoria gets telecommunications boost

 Residents across regional and rural Victoria will soon be better connected following successful applications for funding mobile and broadband upgrades under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program.  Minister for Regional Communications, Bridget McKenzie, said the projects form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing roll-out of the $257 million Regional Connectivity Program (RCP).  The $14.7…

$3.3 million to progress Ayr Industrial Estate

A re-elected Coalition Government will provide $3.3 million to the Burdekin Shire Council to expand the Ayr Industrial Estate by establishing 23 fully serviced allotments on 7.5 hectares of land adjoining the existing estate. Roads, utilities, fencing and landscaping will establish the precinct to address the shortage of serviced industrial land, providing more opportunities for…

New Research and AgTech Innovation Hub

 A re-elected Coalition Government will build a Research and AgTech Innovation Hub in partnership with CQUniversity and AgForce Queensland Farmers at the iconic Belmont Station.  Minister for Regional Education, Bridget McKenzie, said $6 million will be invested to deliver the first AgTech Hub focusing on the beef industry to increase productivity, create jobs and deliver…