Both the Commonwealth and the Victorian governments have announced funding for a major World War I commemoration at Point Nepean National Park in August. The free, public event will mark the 100th anniversary of the British Empire’s first shot of WWI, which was fired from Fort Nepean’s gun emplacement No. 6 at 12.45pm on 5th…
A collage of photos, words and artefacts from WWI will become a permanent display at the Sorrento Museum thanks to a $2,794 Commonwealth government Centenary of ANZAC grant. “I am delighted to announce that the Minister for Veterans Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson has approved a grant for the Nepean Historical Society,” Federal Member…
I urge residents to be wary of a scam that asks people to pay money to retrieve ‘lost’ taxes. My office has received several calls, often from older residents, who have been contacted via telephone by people unknown to them who claim to be from government departments, usually the Australian Tax Office (ATO). The scammers…
Greg Hunt, Federal Member for Flinders said the Abbott Government’s first Budget was laying the foundations for a strong and prosperous economy with less debt. “At the election, the Coalition made the solemn promise to get the Budget back under control, as well as scrap the Carbon Tax, end the waste, stop the boats and…
The Coalition Government is supporting improved health facilities on Phillip Island by committing $2.5 million for upgraded health infrastructure in the 2014‑15 Budget. This paves the way for existing and planned public health facilities to be expanded. This is a terrific result for the community of Phillip Island, who will benefit significantly from improved health…
During National Volunteer Week, May 12-18, I am encouraging residents to take advantage of the Do Something Near You portal and volunteer for a worthy organisation. As a volunteer, all you need to do is type your postcode or suburb into http://www.dosomethingnearyou.com.au/Greg-Hunt and find a group that suits you. Run by the Do Something charity,…
On Good Friday I joined 100 skydivers at Tooradin Airfield to jump out of a plane to raise funds for sick kids at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Skydivers jumping for Canopies for Kids raised more than $26,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal. Armed with teddy bears, we took to the skies and…
I encourage residents to have a say in the future of our nation’s heritage by commenting on the Government’s draft Australian Heritage Strategy. It’s an opportunity for all Australians to discuss how local heritage icons should be protected and maintained. The aim of the Strategy is to provide outcomes, priorities and actions that effectively recognise,…
Koo Wee Rup’s Avenue of Honour will be enhanced in time for the Centenary of ANZAC commemorations next year thanks to an $11,750 Commonwealth government grant. “I am delighted to announce that the Minister for Veterans Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson has approved a grant for the Koo Wee Rup RSL Sub-branch for the…
The recently relocated Somerville cenotaph will be refurbished in time for the Centenary of ANZAC commemorations next year thanks to a $10,000 Commonwealth Government grant. “I am delighted to announce that the Minister for Veterans Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson has approved a grant for the Mornington Peninsula Shire to restore the Somerville Cenotaph,”…