Construction of the nbn gathers momentum

I am pleased to announce that construction is underway to connect a further 73,600 homes and businesses to the nbn in the Flinders electorate. This will provide superfast broadband at affordable prices that will be revolutionary for small businesses, students and people working from home. I hope residents and businesses will take advantage of this…

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Funding flows for youth mental health services in Frankston and across the Mornington Peninsula

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt and Member for Dunkley Chris Crewther today announced the delivery of $240,000 in funding for Frankston headspace, ensuring vital mental health services are available to young people in the local community for the next two years. A total of $750,000 will fund youth mental health services from St Kilda to…

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Turnbull Government secures jobs for Alcoa workers

The Turnbull Government welcomes the announcement today that the Alcoa Portland Aluminium Smelter will remain open into the next decade. This is great news for the workers at the Alcoa smelter and the community of Portland. A power supply failure to Alcoa last month caused damage to production lines and significantly reduced the operating capacity…

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Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League kicking goals thanks to the Federal Government’s $150,000 Stronger Communities Program

Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt said he was thrilled to visit BlueScope Reserve in Hastings to see upgrades completed through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League was one of nine local groups that received funding under Round Two of the program. “I am delighted the Mornington Peninsula Junior Football…

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