PHOTO: MP Mark Coulton reviewing the federal budget. Photo: supplied.
The announcement of the Albanese Government’s latest budget brings both hope and disappointment for regional Australia.
Community leaders and organisations said they wished to see a more targeted approach to tackling problems vital to regional and rural Australia, such as fixing roads, more childcare, and rural healthcare.
An imminent election announcement also colours the way in which the budget is viewed by all political stakeholders…