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New regional artist development fellowships open for applications, says Joyce
23 Feb 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said outstanding regional artists and arts workers in the New England Electorate are invited to apply for up to $30,000 to develop professional skills and gain experience in the national and international arts landscape. “Thi...
Read MoreCommunity Heritage and Icons Grants programme will benefit, says Joyce
20 Feb 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said the launch of the Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme earlier this month will offer funding opportunities between $2,500 and $10,000. “This programme gives community groups across Australia the opportunity to p...
Read MoreNew England Electorate to benefit from Federal Government Small Business support
20 Feb 2015
SMALL Businesses in the New England Electorate will be able to take advantage of enhanced advisory services with a grant of $660,000, the Member for New England Barnaby Joyce said. Mr Joyce said the Minister for Small Business, Bruce Billson has announced the successful appli...
Read MoreEight new Green Army projects for New England Electorate, says Joyce
20 Feb 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said eight Green Army projects attracting almost $70,000 in funding are set to be rolled out across the New England Electorate in the coming weeks. Mr Joyce said the Green Army provides opportunities for young Australian...
Read MoreJoyce welcomes $10,000 to businesses under restart programme in New England Electorate
19 Feb 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce is reminding businesses in the New England Electorate that the Restart programme provides up to $10,000 (GST inclusive) to hire an eligible 50-plus job seeker and retain that person for two years. Mr Joyce said under the programme, eligible em...
Read MoreSafety and productivity boost for New England Region
17 Feb 2015
13 February 2015 THE Australian Government has today announced infrastructure projects to be funded in the New England to improve productivity and safety outcomes for local heavy vehicles. Federal Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle ...
Read MoreBridges Renewal projects gets go ahead
17 Feb 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce today welcome’s the much-needed upgrade to local bridges under the Australian Government’s new $300 million Bridges Renewal Programme. The Abbott/Truss Government is committing $28.5 million – matched by proponents – to 29 projects across New South...
Read MoreBoost to New England Electorate through local government grants, says Joyce
16 Feb 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said councils in the New England Electorate welcomed their third quarterly payment under the Australian Government’s Financial Assistance Grant programme. Mr Joyce said the Australian Government is providing $575 million to l...
Read MoreRound three of Green Army projects now open in the New England Electorate
12 Feb 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said community organisations, environment groups and local councils in the New England Electorate are invited to nominate new Green Army projects to support practical environment and conservation activities in the region – with Round 3 of...
Read MoreSeeking Green Army participants in the New England Electorate, says Joyce
12 Feb 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said the Government is putting out the call for the first round of recruits to join the Green Army. Mr Joyce said the Green Army is looking for enthusiastic 17-24 year olds in the New England Electorate to join what will become t...
Read MoreJoyce says new funding for frontline services a win for the New England Electorate
05 Feb 2015
06 February 2015 FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said new bridging funding announced by the Minister for Social Services the Hon. Scott Morrison will enable critical frontline services to continue in the New England Electorate. Mr Joyce said the funding will mean...
Read MoreNew England Electorate communities boost to attracting doctors, says Joyce
05 Feb 2015
06 February 2015 FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said communities in the New England Electorate would find it easier to attract doctors following the Australian Government’s announcement of a new District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) system. “Updates to the w...
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