Construction of about 40 new overtaking lanes along the Newell Highway has hit the halfway mark with two lanes at Firetail now completed, lanes at Back Creek under construction, and safety work at Redbank to be completed shortly.
Read MoreProfessor Pittock has shown through his comments a complete disregard for the residents, farmers, families and business people living and working along the Lachlan River catchment.
Read MoreThe Forbes and Cowra communities devastated by flooding of the Lachlan River have been thrown an economic lifeline, with Member for Riverina Michael McCormack announcing disaster assistance is now available.
Read MoreTwo projects have been approved for funding under the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Program ahead of one of the most important days in our nation’s calendar – Remembrance Day.
Read MoreAny delay to raising the Wyangala Dam wall to enhance water security in the Lachlan River catchment is a delay to future prosperity for the region.
Read MoreA special project to help young farmers manage stress has received a big boost from the Federal Government.
Read MoreMember for Riverina Michael McCormack has spoken out in Federal Parliament about the devastating blow of bank branch closures on rural and regional communities.
Read MoreStudents who started university this year can still apply for a scholarship worth up to $18,000, says Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack.
Read MoreThe Federal Government is delivering new one-off payments of up to $5,000 to help women establish a life free of violence.
Read MoreA seventh round of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) will build on past successes of the fund which has already delivered nearly $900,000 to community groups and organisations across the Riverina and Central West for vital small infrastructure projects.
Read MoreAgricultural shows forced to cancel for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic are being thrown another lifeline.
Read MoreThe Federal Government is bolstering water security for Parkes Shire residents and businesses through a $6 million Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) grant.
Read MoreRiverina MP Michael McCormack is urging residents to “call out phone scammers and help stop them in their tracks”.
Read MoreFurther support is available for primary industries in the Riverina and Cootamundra electorates affected by storms and floods earlier this year.
Read MoreThe Australian Government is expanding the Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub to catalyse agricultural innovation, drive commercialisation and create jobs.
Read MoreSubjects: Net zero 2050, COP26 Glasgow nuclear energy.
Read MoreMore than $1 million will be invested to upgrade Driver Reviver sites across the Riverina and Central West to help combat road user fatigue.
Read MoreA new round of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants Program is now open to eligible Riverina and Central West organisations and individuals.
Read MoreFederal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is urging regional and rural road users to put safety first as the weather warms up and some COVID restrictions ease in regional and rural areas.
Read MoreRiverina MP Michael McCormack is encouraging eligible community groups, farmers and landholders to apply for grants under round two of the Murray-Darling Healthy Rivers Program, which is now open for applications.
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