Farrer and Indi: What do I need to know about the Budget 2019-20?

The investment is not contingent on the government's re-election. 

A further $2.5 million will be spent on a "suite of specialist clinics" also in Wodonga.

Four mobile phone towers will be built in Farrer and four in Indi, as a part of the government's mobile blackspots program. 

The $2.8 million project will seen the towers installed over the next 12 months.

$3.1 million has been allocated to strategic planning for the Albury-Wodonga regional deal pilot. 

The deal could triple the twin city's population to 375,000 people in 20 years. 

The deal - supported by federal, state and local governments - aims to turn Albury-Wodonga into a "regional capital" and address the cross-border issues.

$8 million will be spent to establish a business case for fast rail connection between Albury-Wodonga and Melbourne. 

IN OTHER NEWS: 

Albury-Wodonga to Melbourne is one of five additional lines earmarked for business case studies with three already under way including one between Shepparton and Melbourne.

Instant asset write-off increased to $30,000 for businesses with turnover up to $50 million

Additional support to financial regulators in the wake of the Banking Royal Commission

80,000 new apprenticeships

$3.9 billion Emergency Response Fund for natural disaster recovery efforts

$300 billion for upgrades to libraries, classrooms and play equipment

Scholarship program for 1000 students to study in regional Australia

$453 million to extend pre-school education

$725 million for 10,000 new home care packages

One-off Energy Assistance Payment for pensioners of $75 for singles, $125 for couples

$84 million for carers to leave a loved one in safe hands and take a break

$328 million to fund prevention, response and recovery initiatives