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Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Funding to Boost Jobs in and the Economy in the Mallee

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has approved funding for 100 projects. This is part of its $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy during

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$207,570 show of support for Mallee

Shows and field days in Mallee that were cancelled because of COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Australian Government funding to help ensure they can bounce back next year. Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud and Member

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Extra funding boost for local volunteer organisations in Mallee

22 local community groups in Mallee will benefit from a share of $2.7 million from the Morrison Government to support the work of local volunteers. The grants awarded are between $1,000 and $5,000, and will enable local organisations to better

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Extending battery back-up for regional and remote phone towers in Mallee

Mobile phone towers in Mallee will be able to keep operating longer if the power goes out during or after natural disasters, thanks to a major new investment by the Morrison McCormack Government. The Government is funding Telstra and Optus to

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Supporting our Younger Veterans with Community Grants

THE 2020-21 round of the Australian Government’s Supporting Younger Veterans (SYV) grants program is now open to ex-service organisations (ESOs) and their partner community groups and organisations in Mallee Federal Member for Mallee, Anne

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Food Ministers Forum abandons Aussie fruit growers

Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster says the decision today by state health ministers to ignore the health benefits of fruit juice fails Australian consumers. “100% natural Australian fruit juice will be stripped of its 5-star health rating

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Chinese trade barriers frustrating to Mallee growers

The Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster expressed deep frustration with China’s increasingly strained trade relationship with Australia. ‘Farmers in Mallee are committed to producing top quality products and have worked hard to secure export

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Victorian State Budget doesn’t deliver for Murray Basin Rail

Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster said the failure of the Victorian Government to allocate funding for the completion of the Murray Basin Rail Project in their 2020/21 budget is beyond disappointing. “It is clear the Victorian Government

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New facilities for students at Trinity Lutheran College Mildura

Member for Mallee, Anne Webster today announced Trinity Lutheran College in Mildura will benefit from new classrooms and learning areas for science and the arts thanks to a Coalition Government grant. Dr Webster said the Australian Government

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