JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH SENATOR RICHARD COLBECK, PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE The Australian Government is delivering on its election commitment for an independent review of Commonwealth Marine Reserves with the chairs and terms of reference for the Expert Scientific Panel and Bioregional Advisory Panels announced today. “It is important that an independent…
As part of National Landcare Week, the Australian Government is pleased to help celebrate 25 years of Landcare protecting and restoring our natural environment. The Government recognises the important work Landcare has been doing for the last 25 years and is committed to continue working with Landcare into the future. This National Landcare Week, I…
The Australian Army Training Team Vietnam Association Victoria Branch will create a permanent interactive display at the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Phillip Island thanks to a Commonwealth Government grant. “It is my pleasure to congratulate the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam Association Victoria Branch on receiving $2,464 from the Government’s Saluting their Service grants,”…
The 34th Australian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery Association will be able to publish a history of its gunners thanks to a Commonwealth Government grant. “It is my pleasure to congratulate the 34th Australian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery Association at Balnarring on receiving $1000 from the Government’s Saluting their Service grants,” Flinders MP Greg Hunt said. The group…
Newhaven College on Phillip Island will get a much-needed new library thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Commonwealth Government. The funding, which will go towards the construction of a library and administrative building for the school, was committed through the Government’s Capital Grants Programme. “It is terrific that Newhaven College has received these funds…
Flinders MP Greg Hunt visited the Village Glen on Friday to formally announce seven Anzac Centenary grants for the Mornington Peninsula. Mr Hunt said he was delighted to present the awards, which would honour the nation’s war heroes. “These grants present an opportunity for our community groups to honour our war heroes in a way…
I was delighted to join the local community, dignitaries, visitors and veterans at Point Nepean today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the British Empire’s first shot of WWI. This momentous occasion is an opportunity for reflection on Australia’s involvement in the war and to honour those who served. It was 12:45pm on August 5,…
I was delighted to join people on the Dromana Foreshore on Saturday ahead of National Tree Day on Sunday, July 27 to plant trees and revegetate our local environment. Communities around Australia celebrated National Tree Day on Sunday and across the weekend. It was an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the positive…
I was delighted to join the 25th anniversary celebrations of Landcare on Sunday July 20 at Mornington Peninsula Youth Enterprises. Landcare started as a small group, funded by generous farmers and community members and has now grown to more than 6000 affiliated groups across the country. Landcare has become one of our most important environmental…
The Australian Government is investing $100 million to improve sporting opportunities for school children. The Sporting Schools initiative will provide more children with an opportunity to participate in a range of sports – before, during and after school. Sport and physical activity are vital to a child’s development, especially during the early years. Through sporting…