The Commonwealth government will help to enhance Lang Lang Primary School in time for the Centenary of ANZAC commemorations next year thanks to a $2,000 grant. “I am delighted to announce that a grant has been approved for Lang Lang Primary School to construct a walking path to its commemorative Aleppo Pine tree to honour…
Pearcedale Public Hall will be enhanced in time for the Centenary of ANZAC commemorations next year thanks to a $9,000 Commonwealth government grant. “I am delighted to announce that a grant has been approved for a Memorial Garden within the Pearcedale Public Hall grounds to honour our local WWI servicemen and women,” Flinders MP Greg…
It was my pleasure to officially launch the Endeavour Fern Gully Walking Track and interpretive markers on Friday, June 13. New signage on the track, incorporating QR codes, will make it easy for visitors and residents to navigate and learn more about the area’s native flora and fauna. QR codes can be captured with a…
The Australian Government is delivering on its plan to build safer roads and a stronger economy by allocating $3.748 million to fix six dangerous Black Spots in the Flinders electorate. This funding will provide significant improvements to a number of local roads and intersections to improve safety for residents and visitors. Roads to receive funding…
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,…
