A re-elected Turnbull Government will maintain its strong commitment to Landcare by investing $2 million over the coming two years in the National Landcare Network. This announcement gives the National Landcare Network much-needed ongoing support to co-ordinate their volunteer operations across Australia. Landcarers perform essential work at the local level to practically protect and restore…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will invest $500,000 in Ballarat as part of the Coalition’s Central Victoria Environment Plan, including $100,000 for community groups to install solar and battery storage systems, and approximately $400,000 for two new local Green Army projects. This significant announcement is part of the Central Victorian Environment Plan, and the Coalition’s policy…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will help community groups in Eden-Monaro to lower their power bills and play their part in reducing Australia’s emissions by providing $100,000 towards the cost of installing solar. “The Solar Communities program will provide funding for groups across Australia to install rooftop solar PV, solar hot water and battery storage systems…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will invest $500,000 in Bendigo as part of the Coalition’s Central Victoria Environment Plan, including $100,000 for community groups to install solar and battery storage systems, and approximately $400,000 for two new local Green Army projects. This significant announcement is part of the Central Victorian Environment Plan, and the Coalition’s policy…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will invest $500,000 in Bendigo as part of the Coalition’s Central Victoria Environment Plan, including $100,000 for community groups to install solar and battery storage systems, and approximately $400,000 for two new local Green Army projects. This significant announcement is part of the Central Victorian Environment Plan, and the Coalition’s policy…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will help community groups in Knox to lower their power bills and play their part in reducing Australia’s emissions by providing $100,000 towards the cost of installing solar. The Solar Communities program will provide funding for groups across Australia to install rooftop solar PV, solar hot water and battery storage systems…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will provide $260,000 to upgrade three of Melbourne’s iconic heritage sites – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the former High Court of Australia and Newman College. The Victorian Arts Centre Trust will receive $100,000 to prepare a new conservation management plan, upgrade safety handrails and fencing and install new emergency lighting at…
The Government has appointed Dr Nick Gales as Australia’s new Commissioner to the International Whaling Commission. Dr Gales appointment was approved prior to the caretaker period. Dr Gales takes up this position at a critical time in Australia’s efforts to maintain the global moratorium on commercial whaling. This year is the 30th anniversary of the…
A re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a new Green Army project for the Phillip Island and San Remo region. I was delighted to visit San Remo on Friday to announce the project. The project will focus on restoring and rehabilitating the habitat for the Eastern Barred Bandicoot on Churchill Island and preparation of other areas…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will provide $80,000 for restoration work at the Outback Community Church in Broken Hill. The grant will go to Outback Community Church Incorporated to conserve the exterior of the Oxide St property, which was formerly the Masonic club. The project will focus on restoring the encircling verandah and the façade of…