Last updated 27 March 2020 at 5pm. The next National Cabinet meeting is scheduled for Sunday March 29. What do I need to do? The Australian and State/Territory governments are working hard to minimise the loss of life, but we all need to play our part to make sure the measures are effective. With several confirmed…
DetailsGoulburn Valley business Med-Con is playing an important part in the fight against COVID-19. Their Shepparton factory is working at full speed to produce the medical-grade face masks needed by our healthcare workers to help manage the infection spread. The close-knit team at Med-Con has welcomed a boost in numbers in recent days, with a…
DetailsThe Independent Assessment of Social and Economic Conditions in the [Murray Darling] Basin Panel this week released their draft report known as the ‘Sefton Report. The draft report can be viewed here. The Panel was appointed in mid-2019, with investigations taking place across the entire Murray Darling Basin in the subsequent months to assess the…
DetailsFamilyCare does amazing things for many Goulburn Valley individuals and families who need a little bit of extra help, so the federal government was proud to grant them $12,000 towards the purchase of a new people mover. Today Vaughan from Shepparton Toyota hosted FamilyCare CEO David Tennant and me for the official hand-over of the keys.…
DetailsThe lastest advice regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Australian Government can be found below. You can download a PDF version of this advice by clicking here. The best way to help prevent the spread of coronavirus is to simply practice good hygiene, including washing your hands frequently, and covering any coughs or sneezes. You…
DetailsOur region is hosting workshops this month on new regional visas for business, focusing on health, transport, manufacturing, horticulture, agriculture, and other industry. Regional visas can help provide workforce options for your busines where positions cannot be filled by Australian workers. The agriculture session will feature information on the new Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement recently introduced…
DetailsExpressions of interest for the 2019-20 Volunteer Grants Program have now closed. Volunteer Grants aim to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers as well as to encourage and increase participation in volunteering. The grants provide small amounts of money that organisations and community groups can use to help their volunteers. Grant details Grants can be…
DetailsSenator Perin Davey, Senator for NSW Damian Drum MP, Member for Nicholls Dr. Anne Webster, Member for Mallee NSW Nationals Senator, Perin Davey, has announced her intention to draft and introduce a Private Senators Bill that will allow a win-win for the future of farmers and the environment. Together with the Member for Nicholls,…
DetailsApplications for the first 40GL of the 100GL Water for Fodder release will open on Wednesday the 11th of December 2019 at 10:00am AEDT. Key facts You are encouraged to apply in the first 24 hours after the sale opens. The water will be available at $100 per megalitre. The water is available to farmers…
DetailsApplications have closed for the Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program (Round 2) Grants. Applications closed on February 20, 2020. The objective of this $15 million program is to allow the 31 eligible communities to undertake economic development projects that will enable them to respond to the impact of water recovery activities under the Murray-Darling Basin…
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