JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH MR ANDREW NIKOLIC MP, MEMBER FOR BASS The Coalition Government is delivering on its election commitment to clean up the Tamar River and improve the local environment and economy in Tasmania. Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt and Federal Member for Bass Andrew Nikolic today visited the Tamar River to inspect…
DetailsThis Mental Health Week (October 5-12) I am supporting the Ties for Lives SPOTaTHON in its quest to curb youth depression and anxiety. Unfortunately mental health problems are all too prevalent in our society, with many young people struggling to cope with life’s daily challenges. Ties for Lives aims to raise awareness about youth mental…
DetailsJOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH MATT WILLIAMS, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HINDMARSH The Federal Government has stepped in to help save 140 jobs at Aspitech which were on the verge of being lost due to incompetence by the previous Labor government. Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt and Member for Hindmarsh Matt Williams today visited the Aspitech warehouse…
DetailsJOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH JASON WOOD MP, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LA TROBE One of the first Green Army projects in Victoria is underway with young people working on a range of environmental activities at the iconic Dandenong Ranges. Young locals have taken up the opportunity to be a part of one of the Australian…
DetailsIt was terrific to join participants, project sponsors and service provider Conservation Volunteers Australia at Chinamans Creek today to launch the Mornington Peninsula Green Army project. This is one of seven sites across the Mornington Peninsula that will be revegetated and rehabilitated over the next 26 weeks by the Green Army team. The team will…
DetailsI am delighted to announce that the Australian Government’s landmark $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund is now open. The fund will provide a significant injection to local towns and communities to ensure residents in regional areas have access to top-class facilities. This is about making our regions more attractive places to live, work and…
DetailsThe Australian Government is inviting communities across the country to get involved in the 20 Million Trees Programme with the first competitive grants round now open for applications. The 20 Million Trees Programme was a key Coalition election commitment and is a vital part of the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme. The Government is investing…
DetailsI am pleased to announce that the Southern Peninsula Veterans Centre has received a Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grant of $53, 4322. This grant will enable the centre to continue its day-to-day operations, providing veterans and returned services members with practical and emotional support. The team at the Southern Peninsula Veterans Centre…
DetailsFrustrated road users will see significant improvement to the condition of local roads as the Commonwealth Government injects $2.1 billion through its Roads to Recovery Programme. Councils in the Flinders electorate will share in more than $24 million over the next five years to improve and upgrade roads. Local roads provide key links between our…
DetailsJOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH ANDREW BROAD, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR MALLEE Today the Australian Government placed the ‘Cathedral of the Wimmera’ — The Murtoa No. 1 Grain Store on the National Heritage List. “I am delighted the Murtoa No. 1 Grain Store with its serene cathedral-like interior has been given Australia’s highest heritage honour,” Mr Hunt…
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