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FUNDING TO IMPROVE DROUGHT RESILIENCE IN EAST GIPPSLAND

FUNDING TO IMPROVE DROUGHT RESILIENCE IN EAST GIPPSLAND

Two organisations in East Gippsland will benefit from funding as part of the Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. Local MP Darren Chester said Wairewa Public Hall and Recreation Reserve and Gippsland Agricultural Group both received...
FURTHER FUNDING FOR DROUGHT RESILIENCE

FURTHER FUNDING FOR DROUGHT RESILIENCE

Applications for the second round of the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program have now opened. Local MP Darren Chester said the program was a part of the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund to help communities prepare for drought. “This program is...
MORE SUPPORT FOR DROUGHT AFFECTED FARMERS

MORE SUPPORT FOR DROUGHT AFFECTED FARMERS

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Victorian Government had finally signed up to the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme, allowing funds to again flow to Gippsland farmers. The Federal Government has provided $100 million for the...

DROUGHT ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS AVAILABLE

More assistance is available to farming families in Gippsland affected by drought. Affected households can now apply for payments of up to $3,000 through the Country Women’s Association of Victoria Drought Relief Program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester...