Flinders MP Greg Hunt visited Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association in Hastings on Friday to inspect a caravan that was refurbished by a group of Work for the Dole participants. Mr Hunt said the project had helped provide participants with valuable skills, while giving them a sense of satisfaction through giving back to the community. “It…
Sealite Pty Ltd is amongst 22 manufacturers that will share in $31.6 million to boost their high value manufacturing capability as part of the Turnbull Government’s $90 million Next Generation Manufacturing Investment Programme. Somerville-based Sealite Pty Ltd will receive a $1,084,891 grant, under Round 2 of the Programme, for a $10.5 million project to establish…
As Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, it is my pleasure to launch National Science Week locally at Osborne Primary School in Mount Martha. Osborne is one of many schools taking part in National Science Week 2016, which runs from August 13-21. Osborne will host its very own Science Expo here at the school on…
I am pleased that 9,400 premises in Dromana, Shoreham and Nyora North are a step closer to getting access to the National Broadband Network, with construction of the fixed line network now underway. The nbn will open up a range of new opportunities for businesses, students and residents, allowing people to carry out their daily…
I am pleased that 15,900 premises in Rye, St Andrews Beach and Tootgarook are a step closer to getting access to the National Broadband Network, with construction of the fixed line network now underway. The message for residents in Rye and Tootgarook is clear – superfast broadband is on its way. Final network designs are…
Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt and Liberal Candidate for Dunkley Chris Crewther today welcomed the announcement that a re-elected Turnbull Coalition Government will commit $192 million to step up its national mental health reforms, with extra help for individuals and families across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. “Under the Coalition Government, we will spend $33 million across…
A re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a new Green Army project for the Bass Coast and Powlett River Catchment. The project will be accompanied by $50,000 under the 20 Million Trees Programme for acquisition and planting of native trees with the Bass Coast Landcare Network. The Green Army provides opportunities for young Australians aged 17-24…
Greg Hunt and the Turnbull Coalition Team are supporting volunteers at 8 local surf lifesaving clubs by providing $10 million to upgrade Surf Life Saving Australia’s volunteer training system. The local surf lifesaving clubs that may benefit are Dromana Bay LSC, Gunnamatta SLSC, Mount Martha LSC, Point Leo SLSC, Portsea SLSC, Rosebud and McCrae LSC,…
Local residents in Mount Martha will benefit under a re-elected Turnbull Liberal Team with a $200,000 investment for stage one of the upgrade of the intersection of Forest Drive and Nepean Highway. The funding will assist with preliminary works for immediate safety measures and will be carried out in conjunction with VicRoads and the community.…
Motorists in Somerville will benefit under a re-elected Turnbull Coalition Government with a $44,000 investment to complete roadside safety upgrades. The funding will be used to install raised reflective pavement markers and upgrade guideposts on Tyabb-Tooradin Road between Bungower Road and Bembridge Road. These upgrades will ensure motorists, pedestrians and cyclists enjoy safer trips on…
