Waltanna Farms in Hamilton will receive $2.4 million from the latest round of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative for a new purpose-built automated food production facility, which will substantially grow their business, create more jobs, and compete internationally.
The Morrison Government’s plan for a stronger future provides cost of living relief, creates more jobs, guarantees the essential services, and keeps Australians safe, including in Wannon.
More road and community infrastructure projects will be rolled out across Wannon, thanks to a further $500 million in funding for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program
Federal Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said this would help local community groups reduce their power bills and emissions while also supporting local jobs.
Applications are now open for the new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program, giving local businesses and community groups a chance to share in $5.7 million.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said an Aged Care Specialist Officer is now available in Warrnambool, to provide senior Australians and their families with personalised support to assist them to navigate the aged care system.
The search is on for Australia’s top veteran employers and employees, with nominations now open for the 2022 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan has welcomed the announcement of over $4 million in funding for the Portland-Nelson Road at Mount Richmond thanks to a funding boost under the Road Safety Program.
The Morrison Government continues to provide critical support to community museums, galleries, and historical societies across regional and remote Australia under the second batch of $3 million Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program.
The Morrison Government continues to support the recovery of the arts and entertainment sector in Portland, with $35,000 awarded to Showbiz cinema in Portland under the first set of grants from the second round of the $20 million Supporting Cinemas’ Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) Fund.
The Morrison Government will invest more than $86 million over five years to support the establishment of new plantations in Wannon to lock in future wood supply.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said businesses should take advantage of the new Australian Nation Brand to help grow their business by tapping into Australia’s strong, global reputation.
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers in Wannon can apply for a grant of up to $25,000 each to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities program.
The grant announced today will provide $100,000 to the local Landcare network Project Platypus, which will allow them to restore Mount Cole Creek and boost habitat for native fish.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said the people and businesses of Wannon would welcome back international tourists enticed to Australia by a new $40 million marketing campaign launched this week.
Australian families can compare childcare services and their fees following the launch of the Morrison Government’s new website: StartingBlocks.gov.au.
The Victorian Labor Government has declined to partner with the Morrison Government to help address timber shortages in the building and construction sector.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said more than 1000 eligible students from regional and remote Australia will have access to a scholarship worth up to $18,000 to support their tertiary education in 2022.
