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Major Mornington Peninsula projects ready for 2021

Features, Local Media, Media Releases11 December 2020

Major Morrison Government infrastructure projects on the Mornington Peninsula are scheduled to get underway in…

Lights shine bright at Rosebud Beach Bowls

Features, Local Media, Media Releases11 December 2020

Lawn Bowlers in Rosebud will now be able to bowl well into the evening, thanks…

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New round of Mobile Black Spot Program now open

13 January 2021

Transcript – Doorstop – Mount Martha

13 January 2021

$38 million available for research into diabetes, heart disease

12 January 2021

$3 million for McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses

12 January 2021

Centrelink Mornington to remain open until September 2021

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Our Government will invest $3 million in 2021 to h

Our Government will invest $3 million in 2021 to help support The McGrath Foundation's breast care nurses, as they continue to protect and save the lives of so many Australian women with breast cancer.

Details: http://ow.ly/OKhJ50D4OkR

Six new COVID-19 research projects will be funded

Six new COVID-19 research projects will be funded as part of the Government’s $10 million investment from the Medical Research Future Fund’s Clinical Trials Activity Initiative.

Each of these extremely promising Australian innovations has the potential to significantly assist the global battle against COVID-19, which will begin clinical trials from early 2021.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus/trial-phases-of-covid19-vaccines-developed-by-melbourne-researchers-given-cash-boost/news-story/0a964cebaf5b2be40d4b9a1a077d9e39

During the New Year period, one of the most import

During the New Year period, one of the most important gifts you can give is to donate blood.

Donors are needed throughout the year and now is the time to make an appointment to help save and protect lives.

To learn more and make an appointment, visit https://www.donateblood.com.au/

From 1 January 2021, Darzalex® (daratumumab) will

From 1 January 2021, Darzalex® (daratumumab) will be listed for the first time in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone, as a second-line treatment for patients with multiple myeloma – a cancer of the plasma cells.

This breakthrough treatment option could provide more than 1,100 Australian patients with improved clinical outcomes, an increased chance of recovery, and a greater quality of life.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/treatment-brings-hope-to-aussies-with-common-terminal-blood-cancer-multiple-myeloma/news-story/403bb7883b109fb71fef426ad4de2104

A privilege to meet & thank some of our nurses, do

A privilege to meet & thank some of our nurses, doctors, staff, pathology team & volunteers at Rosebud Hospital working through Christmas Day.

Around Australia, our health & medical teams continue to take care of us with a record 69,800 tests in NSW & encouragingly low case numbers.

Taking the Oath of Office 2020 style. Positive pr

Taking the Oath of Office 2020 style.

Positive progress in NSW today. Many thanks to all of those coming forwards to be tested. And a special thanks to the Victorian family in isolation with a positive case who have protected Victorians with their careful, safe and model actions.

Delighted to join with Monash University and Penin

Delighted to join with Monash University and Peninsula Health to turn the sod on Frankston Hospital’s new Academic Centre.

As part our Government’s $32 million investment into the National Centre for Healthy Ageing, the Academic Centre will help research, explore, test and implement new and innovative models to support healthy ageing in Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula and beyond.

Fantastic to be back on the Peninsula & see the ex

Fantastic to be back on the Peninsula & see the extraordinary beauty of nature and the extraordinary joy of families being out on the beach but in a careful, thoughtful, safe way.

The lights are on and shining at Rosebud Beach Bow

The lights are on and shining at Rosebud Beach Bowls Club, thanks to the Australian Government and the Mornington Peninsula Shire.

This project means that the main green at Rosebud Beach now has competition-grade lighting, meaning the club can host evening tournaments, as well as provide more community events.

This project is a good example of how cooperation between the community, local government and the Commonwealth can lead to improved community infrastructure.

https://www.greghunt.com.au/lights-shine-bright-at-rosebud-beach-bowls/

In good news for the Peninsula, major Australian G

In good news for the Peninsula, major Australian Government infrastructure projects on the Mornington Peninsula are scheduled to get underway in 2021.

To date, the Australian Government has committed $86 million for these projects and I am pleased that the Victorian Government continues to work to implement these much needed upgrades.

https://www.greghunt.com.au/major-mornington-peninsula-projects-ready-for-2021/

Tootgarook, Hastings, Mount Martha, French Island

Tootgarook, Hastings, Mount Martha, French Island and Capel Sound will share in $1.6 million of pedestrian safety improvements thanks to the Morrison Government’s Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program

Not only will this new program support jobs, construction businesses and economic growth, it will also improve road safety, helping Australians get home sooner and safer.

https://www.greghunt.com.au/1-6-million-for-road-and-footpath-upgrades-on-the-mornington-peninsula/

Despite all the hardship people on the Peninsula h

Despite all the hardship people on the Peninsula have continued to look out for the less fortunate - it’s really been the story of Australia this year.

The Peninsula Aero Club's annual Toy Run has again seen hundreds of toys donated for Southern Peninsula Food For All, which do amazing work on the Peninsula.

Over the past fifteen years Food For All has packed and distributed 9,887 Christmas hampers and also given toys each year to around 500 children of the families receiving hampers.

Thank you to all involved.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the September 2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the September 2020 quarter saw a 4.8% increase the number of detached house approvals in the electorate of Flinders, when compared with the same time last year.

HomeBuilder is delivering for Australia’s tradies and home buyers, which is driving stimulus in the economy at a time it is needed most.

Learn more: https://www.greghunt.com.au/homebuilder-continues-to-support-the-mornington-peninsula/

ResMed Australia has been essential in helping the

ResMed Australia has been essential in helping the nation’s response to COVID-19, so it was with great pleasure I was able to thank the team in Sydney today with Alex Hawke MP.

Resmed supplied 2,000 invasive and 5,000 non-invasive ventilators to the National Medical Stockpile (NMS) in March of this year, at a time of high global demand for these critical units.

Whilst we have not had to deploy them due to the outstanding Australian health response, we were ready to do so and remain prepared.

Resmed’s expertise is a great story in Australia’s manufacturing capacity and ability to respond in a crisis.

Today is DonateLife Thank You Day, a day for all A

Today is DonateLife Thank You Day, a day for all Australians to say thank you to donors and their families for saying ‘yes’ to organ and tissue donation.

In 2019, over 1,600 Australians lives were saved and transformed as a result of an organ transplant. Registration is important because it leaves your family in no doubt that you want to be a donor.

For more information about DonateLife and how you can get involved, or to register as a donor, visit donatelife.gov.au

The Morrison Government is backing Australia’s n

The Morrison Government is backing Australia’s next generation of medical advances, including an innovative nasal treatment with the potential to help fight COVID-19, common colds and the flu.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/coronavirus/nasal-spray-developed-by-australians-enters-human-trials-in-bid-to-prevent-covid19/news-story/05641bac2cd95fbd9a3084eed5c12cd7

Today on Remembrance Day, the 11th of the 11th, I

Today on Remembrance Day, the 11th of the 11th, I pay my respects to the Australian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, fighting to protect our nation.

Their bravery is the very reason we enjoy the freedoms we have today.

We will remember them. Lest we forget.

When it comes to extending Metro train services be

When it comes to extending Metro train services beyond Frankston, the Committee for Greater Frankston agree, the Committee for the Mornington Peninsula agree, the Mornington Peninsula Shire agree, Frankston City Council agree, the Victorian Opposition agree and the Federal Liberal and Labor Parties agree of the merits of this expansion.

The Federally funded business case shows the electrification and duplication of the Frankston Line could directly benefit residents across the entire Mornington Peninsula. $30 million is already available in the 2020/21 Budget and I hope progress can be made soon.

https://www.greghunt.com.au/frankston-to-baxter-rail-upgrade-business-case-released/

Congratulations to the newly elected Mornington Pe

Congratulations to the newly elected Mornington Peninsula Shire Councillors.

I look forward to working with you all.

What a great sight at Rye Primary School! The bask

What a great sight at Rye Primary School! The basketball court upgrades are now underway and scheduled for completion before December.

Delighted to have been able to assist with support for and delivery of $100,000 for these upgrades and I'm sure the Rye Community can't wait to get on court and try these out.

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