Coalition to deliver $2 million for purpose built athletics track for the Mornington Peninsula

A re-elected Turnbull Government will invest $2 million to deliver a new purpose-built athletics track for the Mornington Peninsula. The project will: • help deliver a purpose-built International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) compliant and accredited athletics facility for the Mornington Peninsula; • assist in construction of a synthetic 400-metre circular track, facilities for all…

$2.4 million boost for the Dandenong Ranges environment

Local communities across the Dandenong Ranges will share in more than $1 million in funding for fuel reduction and key revegetation projects. Grants to 23 local groups – including $230,000 to StopPitt to control the spread of Sweet Pittosporum in the ranges – were announced by Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt, and the Federal…

Coalition To Deliver $3 Million For Tuggerah Lakes

A re-elected Turnbull Government will invest $3 million to improve the Tuggerah Lakes under the Improving Your Local Parks and Environment Programme. The investment is part of the Coalition’s policy to support our local communities and environments by investing in parks, nature reserves, coastal and river areas. The project will implement programmes to help continue…

$8.8 MILLION TO TACKLE CRAZY ANTS IN NORTH QUEENSLAND

The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources The Hon Greg Hunt MP Minister for the Environment Mr Warren Entsch MP Federal Member for Leichhardt A re-elected Turnbull Government will deliver an $8.8 million funding package to help eradicate Yellow Crazy Ants and tackle tramp ants in Far North…

Bundanon added to Commonwealth Heritage List

The former home of Arthur Boyd – now a haven for artists in the Shoalhaven region – has been acknowledged for its significance to the nation with a place on the Commonwealth Heritage List. The property’s inclusion on the list was announced today during a visit by Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt, and Federal…

Coalition To Deliver New Green Army Project For Lake Illawarra And Wollongong

The Hon Greg Hunt MP  Minister for the Environment Michelle Blicavs Liberal Candidate for Cunningham Dr Carolyn Currie  Liberal Candidate for Whitlam A re-elected Turnbull Government will deliver a new Green Army project for Lake Illawarra and Wollongong. The Green Army provides opportunities for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience which will assist them in the future…

Coalition Plan To Tackle Batemans Bay’s Flying Fox Problem

A plan to provide urgent relief to Batemans Bay residents suffering under the impact of flying foxes was announced today by Minister for Environment Greg Hunt, and Member for Gilmore Ann Sudmalis. The five-point plan will free the Eurobodalla Shire Council to take urgent non-lethal action to disperse the town’s flying fox colony, while providing…