The Hon Michael McCormack MP

Lobethal is now fully accessible to B-double vehicles, with the completion of a series of road upgrades that link the town to the Adelaide Hills freight route.

Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has delivered further financial relief for Bland Shire as part of a comprehensive drought relief package announced last week.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is calling for funding applications for programs that improve heavy vehicle safety on Australian roads.

A new recreational lake in Hughenden has officially opened, creating new opportunities for water sports, exercise and leisure activities.

Subjects: Drought Communities Programme and Drought Funding

Drought-hit farmers, small businesses and rural towns are set for an immediate cash injection to keep stock fed and watered, keep businesses open, keep locals in work and pump funds into local economies.