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If the Coalition is returned to government at the upcoming federal election, these are just some of the areas where Cowra will benefit.
One of the big ticket items will be a 25 per cent Budget boost in federal funding to local councils through the Roads to Recovery program.
Cowra Council is set to receive $915,452 in additional Roads to Recovery funding, bumping up the original five year (2019/20 - 2023/24) total from $3,661,809 to $4,577,261.
Member for Riverina and Deputy Prime Minister, Micheal McCormack, said safer roads save lives.
"That's why I have secured a 25 per cent Budget boost in federal funding to local councils through the Roads to Recovery program to make our local roads safer," Mr McCormack said.
"Whether it's roundabouts, turning lanes or traffic lights, this is real money in the Budget to fix local roads, which local councils spend on local priorities.
"And it's the benefit which country communities such as ours deserve from good economic management and a surplus Budget."
The Riverina electorate is receiving an additional $13,800,921, which brings the total funding amount for the Roads to Recovery Program from 2019-20 to 2023-24 to $69,004,605.
In other areas, Central West families will share in $158 billion in tax cuts, with taxpayers who earn up to $126,000 a year to receive a cut.
This will be worth up to $1080 a year for singles, and up to $2160 for families on a dual income.
Fast rail, funding for farmers and Charles Sturt University, better connections, mental health spending and ensuring safer communities are also some of the promises to come from the budget.
Lifeline Central West executive director Alex Ferguson has praised the federal government for its acknowledgement of mental health issues in the safety of the community.
The funding announcements included:
- Investment of $461 million in Australia's most significant youth mental health and suicide prevention strategy
- 30 new headspace centres
- Reduced waiting lists
- More support for Indigenous youth including through mentoring and peer support
- A perinatal mental health program
Bill Shorten delivered the Labor Party's budget reply on Thursday night.
