Congratulations to the following 16 local organisations that received Stronger Communities Grants in 2023. I can’t wait to see the projects you complete that will benefit our community. Badger Creek Scout Hall 1st Belgrave Scouts Caring Made Easy Inc, East Warburton Healesville Inter-Church Community Care Hoddles Creek Rural Fire Brigade Kallista Market Lilydale Community House…
Published in Star Mail News (05.12.2023)
FUNDING SAVED: Canterbury Road Upgrade The funding secured by the former Federal Liberal Government to widen Canterbury Road from two lanes to three between Dorset Road and Liverpool Road has been saved from Labor’s cuts, as well as the upgrade to Montrose roundabout. These projects were on the chopping block under the Albanese Labor Government’s…
Published in Star Mail News (19.09.2023)
Petition: Hull and Mooroolbark Road underpass The intersection of Hull and Mooroolbark Roads, with the single-lane underpass, is a cause of major traffic congestion. As one of the main routes connecting our local suburbs, residents are spending too long sitting in traffic and taking dangerous risks at this intersection. It’s time it was upgraded to…
It isn’t fair that young girls have to choose between getting changed in the sporting club car park or the boys’ change rooms. That’s why a Coalition Government will commit $250 million in funding to update and improve community sporting infrastructure right across the nation. This package is aimed at improving sporting infrastructure right across…
Published in Star Mail News (04.07.2023)
Local charities have seen a surge in the number of families and individuals reaching out for support over recent months as the cost of living crisis continues to bite. Member for Casey, Aaron Violi MP has been raising the rising cost of living as a major issue in Federal Parliament. This week, Mr Violi invited…
SAVED: Montrose Roundabout Upgrade In 2016, the former federal Liberal government committed $20 million to upgrade Montrose roundabout with traffic lights to improve traffic congestion and increase road safety. This project was due to begin in 2023, until the Albanese Labor Government implemented its ’90-day’ review of all planned infrastructure projects. Thanks to our strong…
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