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Federal Government support for small business
The Federal Government will continue to provide small businesses with targeted support in 2024.As small businesses continue to be affected by economic headwinds, the...
Federal funding boost for road safety
The Federal Government has announced increases in funding and changes to road safety programs to reduce the administrative burden on councils.Roads to Recovery funding...
Updates to paid parental leave
The Federal Government has introduced the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023 aiming to improve the lives of families.The...
Government pledges millions for region’s roads
MITCHELL, Macedon Ranges and Whittlesea councils are set to receive a cumulative total of more than $6 million in Federal Government funding though phase...
Boost for Mitchell, Macedon Ranges roads
MITCHELL Shire Council last week welcomed an announcement from Federal Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell confirming the commitment of local roads funding.The Federal Government...
Report calls for more Federal Government advertising in local newspapers
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A national report into local news sustainability is challenging the perception that print newspapers are dead and is calling on governments to revise their...
Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal to be built by 2029
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By Colin MacGillivrayA MULTI-BILLION dollar freight terminal at Beveridge could become a reality by the end of the decade after the Federal Government-owned National...
Community groups: Stronger Communities applications now open
COMMUNITY groups are eligible for round eight of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program, which supports organisations and councils.The program aims to improve local...
Seymour financial wellbeing hub showcased to government committee
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The Brotherhood of St Laurence showcased its successful Women’s Financial Wellbeing Hub to members of the Federal Government’s Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment...
Government makes pledge for disaster fund
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Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell says the Federal Government will invest $200 million annually to a disaster prevention and resilience fund.Mr Mitchell said the...
