New Regional Training Hub to train medical students locally

A re-elected Morrison Joyce Government will establish a new Regional Training Hub in the Bathurst region, which will support students intending to practice rurally to complete as much of their training in the regions. The Bathurst-based hub will not only support the Bathurst area, but also allow Western Sydney University to support medical students in…

Queensland Gets Telecommunications Boost

Residents across regional, rural and remote Queensland will soon be better connected following successful applications for funding improved mobile coverage and broadband services 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…

Coalition creates new Regional University Centre for Mount Isa

Coalition creates new Regional University Centre for Mount Isa The Coalition Government will establish a new Regional University Centre in Mount Isa to offer local students the support and modern facilities they need to undertake tertiary education without needing to leave the area.  The Coalition Government’s Regional University Centres program removes barriers for regional and…

Better telecommunications for regional Victoria

Better telecommunications for regional Victoria Residents of Axedale, Goornong, Colbinabbin and Toolleen in regional Victoria will soon have access to better connectivity in their local communities, following a successful application for funding new mobile coverage under round two of the Regional Connectivity Program.  Minister for Regional Communications, Bridget McKenzie, said these projects form part of…

$157 million to improve telecommunications in Northern Australia

The Hon. David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia Deputy Leader of The Nationals   Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education   MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 10 May 2022 $157 million to improve telecommunications in Northern Australia The Coalition Government will provide $157 million to deliver fast…

Funding extended for Wuyagiba Regional Study Hub

 The Coalition Government will provide Wuyagiba Regional Study Hub with a further four years funding to ensure it will continue to offer students in South East Arnhem Land the opportunity to participate and succeed in furthering their education.  The Wuyagiba Regional Study Hub is one of 16 Regional University Centres, covering 24 sites around Australia,…

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). …