SECURING RAW MATERIALS PROGRAM DRIVING INNOVATION IN HINKLER REGION

The Coalition Government is supporting a $3.4 million investment bringing Queensland’s largest producer of Asian mushrooms to establish a new farm and factory at Bundaberg, with a $1.9 million grant under the Securing Raw Materials Program.  Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education, Bridget McKenzie, said under the program, regional Australia will benefit from…

$6 million to showcase Australian agriculture

$6 million to showcase Australian agriculture   The Coalition Government is providing $6 million to back growth in the beef, horticulture, sheep and lamb and digital agritech industries through direct support to their large conferences and events. Announcing the funding in Casino, Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Assistant Minister for Local…

Labor an Agriculture Policy Free Zone

Labor an Agriculture Policy Free Zone   The Labor Party has shown again they do not understand or care about the nation’s agricultural sector. As a result, they will push up the cost of groceries at the check-out for Australians. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said Anthony Albanese failed to include…

Tasmania gets telecommunications boost

Tasmania gets telecommunications boost   Residents of Braddon and Lyons will soon be better connected following successful applications for funding new mobile blackspot and broadband projects under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program.  Minister for Regional Communications, Bridget McKenzie, said the projects form part of the Coalition Government’s continued roll-out of the $257 million…

Funding boost to develop aircraft manufacturing capability at Darwin Airport

Funding boost to develop aircraft manufacturing capability at Darwin Airport   The Coalition Government has committed $10 million toward creating a new manufacturing industry at Darwin Airport. Upgrades to the airport will support the research, development, manufacturing, training and simulation for an upgrade to the Albatross amphibian aircraft. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said this…