The state government’s decision to lock out spectators from the Geelong Cup, whilst allowing 10,000 people to attend the Melbourne Cup, is another cruel blow for regional Victoria. With almost 75 per cent of the eligible Geelong population fully vaccinated, the Geelong Cup crowd ban is blatant discrimination. The Geelong Read more…
Senator for Victoria Sarah Henderson said from Tuesday 19 October 2021, the Morrison Government’s Escaping Violence Payment will provide women fleeing violence with up to $5,000 of immediate support, regardless of their income or assets. “The Morrison Government is absolutely committed to ending domestic, family and sexual violence and this Read more…
JMR with Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt Australians aged between 71-79 years will continue to be able to receive a free Zostavax® shingles vaccine, with the Morrison Government extending the program for another two years to 31 October 2023. Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, Read more…
JMR with Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel the Hon Andrew Gee MP More than 720 events focused on veteran wellbeing are set to take place across the country from Saturday 16 October for the biggest Veterans’ Health Week to date. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Read more…
Live music is returning to Ballarat, with RJM’s Wine Bar sharing in more than $2.5 million in grants announced through round three of the Live Music Australia program. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said the program will bring more original live Read more…
I am concerned that Bendigo Labor MP Lisa Chesters has again sought to mislead local residents about Commonwealth support for the Bendigo Airport. While I am disappointed Bendigo Airport missed out on further funding under round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF), this $300 million fund is highly Read more…
Agricultural shows and field days cancelled or postponed during to the Covid-19 pandemic will be eligible to apply for the $25 million Round 2 of the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program in coming weeks. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said a further $25 million is Read more…
Job seekers in Victoria’s south west region of Barwon will benefit from the Australian Government’s $276 million Local Jobs Program, with the appointment of two new Employment Facilitators. Ms Carley Brennan and Ms Tracey Jeffery, who commenced their roles on 27 September, will identify labour market challenges in the Barwon Read more…