NEWS
$9m bridges boost for Farrer
Local MP Sussan Ley has unveiled over $9 million in new road and bridge funding set to get underway in Farrer over the next 12 months. Key among the local spend* is a joint $5 million NSW/Commonwealth bridge project south of Griffith, continuing a series of major...
nbn fibre upgrade on the way for Farrer
Farrer MP Sussan Ley has welcomed plans from the nbn which will see higher broadband speeds made available ‘on demand’ to fixed-line areas of Farrer. Ms Ley says from next week most Albury and Lavington businesses will be able to request a fibre upgrade through their...
Sep 18 – National Cabinet statement
The National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, recent progress following the Victorian outbreak, easing restrictions (including international border measures), helping Australians prepare to go back to work in a COVID-safe environment and...
New chapter in Murray Darling Basin Plan centres on communities
The Coalition Government is investing $234.2 million to put communities at the centre of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan by focusing on the jobs and economic activity the Plan can generate in regional areas. Last week Minister for Resources, Water and Northern...
Sep 04 – National Cabinet update
The National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, the Victorian outbreak, easing restrictions, helping Australians prepare to go back to work in a COVID-safe environment, border restrictions and getting the economy moving again. The Acting Chief...
Support for Covid-hit Agricultural Shows and Field Days
Farrer MP Sussan Ley has welcomed new federal funding of $2.7 million for agricultural field days to ensure they can continue to showcase innovation and support regional communities after the pandemic. Ms Ley said the funding can potentially cover some of the losses...
Aug 21 – National Cabinet update
The National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s economic recovery, Australia’s COVID-19 health and aged care responses and the Victorian outbreak. The Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, provided an update on the measures underway, the latest...
Farrer communities receive $2.4 million from Basin grants program
Eight rural communities in the Farrer electorate will share in more than $2.4 million in economic development grants to diversify economies, create jobs and build stronger communities. Federal MP for Farrer Sussan Ley and Minister for Water Keith Pitt congratulated...
New cancer treatment centre in Western NSW moves step closer
Public and private service providers are invited to apply for grants totalling $45.5 million, to develop regional radiation treatment centres for local cancer patients in ten regions across four states. The Australian Government is providing the funding to improve...
Aug 07 – National Cabinet update
The National Cabinet met today for the 25th time to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, the Victoria outbreak, easing restrictions, helping Australians prepare to go back to work in a COVID-safe environment and getting the economy moving again. The Acting Chief...