The Coalition Government is continuing to upgrade bridges on regional roads with new investments in 27 projects totalling $48.3 million under the Bridges Renewal Program. The projects will replace and widen bridges, strengthen existing structures, and upgrade floodways to bridges. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said that with 85 per cent of projects under the…
A re-elected Coalition Government will help expand health services in Coffs Harbour by providing Southern Cross University with funding to complete Stage 2 of its Health Services Precinct. Minister for Regional Education, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie said $27.5 million will be invested to provide a community health clinic with speech and voice labs, mental…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to improve the productivity and safety of heavy vehicle routes, with new investments in 28 projects totalling $56.2 million under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program. In a boost for our regions, changes to program guidelines meant rural and regional projects could apply for funding to cover…
Thank you Maurice Reilly as CEO and National Press Club and Lara Tingle as President for hosting me today and putting regional Australia on the NPC’s agenda. Thank you Kath for moderating today – your reporting on rural and regional affairs is an important contribution to the national discussion. I would like to acknowledge…
The Coalition Government has committed $400 million to seal more than 450 kilometres of Queensland roads and contribute to upgrading heavy vehicle corridors critical to the transport of cattle and beef. Improving the roads will improve supply chains and means suppliers will be able to enter more markets faster, generate more economic activity and create…
The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister The Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience The…
The Hon. David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia Deputy Leader of the Nationals Wednesday, 27 April 2022 A fish tale and the one who didn’t get away A Singaporean tourist who attempted to bring in 38 live fish hidden in home-made cushions has had their visa cancelled, been refused entry…
The Coalition Government has committed $5 million to upgrade the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX) in Rockhampton to support Central Queensland’s beef industry. The upgrade will add a roof to the facility, increasing safety and animal welfare, as well as creating efficiencies projected to deliver $13.25 million of local economic benefits each year from increased…
The Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $845,000 towards building a long care daycare centre in Murtoa for the first time. The centre will provide 30 places for the combined communities of Minyip, Murtoa and Rupanyup to improve early education for children and have a positive economic impact on the region. With long wait times…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is committing $13.5 million towards the Murray River Adventure Trail to boost Mildura’s liveability and provide greater walking, running and cycling paths for residents and tourists. The completion of the 36-kilometre trail along the river from Mildura to Yelta will provide all members of the community an option to keep…