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Funding boost for local volunteers in regional Victoria
Eighteen local community groups across the electorates of Ballarat, Bendigo, Corangamite, Corio and Gorton 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 support their Read more…
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Funding flows to shows and field days in Ballarat, Bendigo and Corio electorates
JMR WITH AGRICULTURE MINISTER LITTLEPROUD Shows in the electorates of Ballarat, Bendigo and Corio 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 Senator for Victoria Read more…
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Local organisations awarded Saluting Their Service grants
Community groups and organisations in Ballarat, Bendigo and Corangamite will be better equipped to remember the service and sacrifice of our current and former Australian Defence Force personnel thanks to the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Senator for Victoria Sarah Henderson congratulated the successful organisations which will Read more…
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$18.4 million boost for local councils in Bendigo, Ballarat, Corangamite, Corio and Gorton electorates
Councils in the electorates of Bendigo, Ballarat, Corangamite, Corio and Gorton will receive more than $18 million as part of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The investment will support local jobs and businesses and boost local economies struggling under the effects of COVID-19. Read more…
Coronavirus Media Releases
Urgent support delivered to regional Victorian charities and community organisations
Joint Media Release from Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator The Hon Anne Ruston and Senator The Hon Sarah Henderson The Morrison Government is providing an immediate funding injection to regional Victorian charities and community organisations to support locals in the wake of the coronavirus economic downturn. As Read more…
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More funding for local government areas after bushfires
Ballarat and Golden Plains councils will receive bushfire recovery funding from a $17 million fund through The National Bushfire Recovery Agency. The City of Ballarat Council will receive $225,000 and Golden Plains Shire will receive $200,000 in the latest round of funding. Liberal Senator for Victoria Sarah Henderson said, “The Read more…