Media releases
Federal Funding for Frankston Pedestrian Road
The Federal Morrison Government has today announced funding to improve pedestrian road safety at McCormicks Road in Carrum Downs following the tragic fatality of Oak Tree Retirement Village resident Phyllis Miles at the intersection in July last year.
New facilities for school students
Senator for Victoria, David Van today announced that Fitra Community School and the David Scott School will benefit from increased infrastructure funding thanks to capital grants from the Coalition Government.
Victorian small business chasing export success
A Victorian company is readying itself for global success in the aerospace industry after receiving funding from the Morrison Government to help it expand.
World-leading research in Melbourne to transform industry
The Morrison Government is funding research with the potential to transform sectors, including manufacturing, energy resources and biotechnology.
Veteran health and wellbeing funding
Local programs and activities that support the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families across South East Melbourne received a funding boost under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program.
Veterans' Support Funding in South East Melbourne
The Mornington Peninsula Legacy Club has received $19,869 under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program.
Braeside company awarded $3 million innovation grant
An innovative project to transform hazardous solar panel waste into value-added materials by Ojas Group in Braeside is one of 10 initiatives to share in a $25 million funding injection from the Morrison Government.
World-leading waste and agricultural research in Melbourne
The Morrison Government is funding research to reduce waste going to landfill and transform reclaimed waste.
Safer Communities infrastructure grants announced
Senator for Victoria, David Van today welcomed the announcement of $2.7 million worth of Federal Government investment in South-East Melbourne to provided security infrastructure for places of religious worship.
Driving social inclusion across Victoria through sport
Senator for Victoria, David Van, today welcomed the announcement of $2.7 million for Victorian community groups as part of the Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity program designed to strengthen communities through participation.
Questions left unanswered by the Member for Holt
Senator for Victoria, David Van, has today called for an inquiry into the involvement of the Federal Member for Holt Anthony Byrne MP in the Somyurek affair.
Options for Australia’s trade future
The Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth tabled its report Trade transformation - Supporting Australia's export and investment opportunities in the Senate this week.
Local projects in Langwarrin and Frankston to Salute their Service
Langwarrin Primary School and the HMAS Hobart Association of Australia will be better equipped to remember the service and sacrifice of our current and former Australian Defence Force personnel thanks to the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program.
World Environment Day
World Environment Day is a reminder for all Australians of the importance of practical environmental steps we can all take to protect our environment and our native species.
Supporting isolated senior Australians to stay connected
The Morrison Government is supporting senior Australians through two new initiatives to prevent loneliness and social isolation under a $6 million communications package.
National Reconciliation Week - In this Together
National Reconciliation Week 2020 is an invitation to all Australians to celebrate and deepen the bonds with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
$7.1 million boost for local councils in southeast Melbourne
Councils in Southeast Melbourne will be supported as part of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia.
Funding boost for local volunteers this National Volunteer Week
The Morrison Government is providing a funding injection of $297,480 for 71 local community groups across South East Melbourne to support the work of local volunteers.