Up for the Challenge

Brilliant to see so many people taking part in the 32nd annual San Remo Channel Challenge. The community spirit of this event is incredible and keeps competitors coming back year after year. I failed to win either the run or the swim leg of the race but it's the participation that counts! Congratulations to everyone who…

Visions of Australia funding round open

Arts and cultural heritage organisations are encouraged to apply for the Visions of Australia regional exhibitions touring program. The Visions of Australia program gives Australians living in regional areas the opportunity to experience quality art and cultural exhibitions in their own backyard. Each year $2.4 million is available to arts and cultural organisations to develop…

Frankston doorstop

E&OE… Topics: Lowest health insurance premium increases in a decade GREG HUNT: Private health insurances will rise by the lowest amount in a decade this year. Lower than any year under Labor. Lower than the rate at which total payouts have increased for the private health firms. So this is the lowest rise in private…