As part of the Commonwealth Governments plan to provide Australians with fast, affordable and high bandwidth internet, the National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has announced that eligible premises in parts of the Mornington Peninsula Shire will be included in the third tranche of the NBN’s Fibre to the Node (FTTN) to Fibre to…
In a major boost to the COVID-19 vaccination program, the Australian Government is ramping up the weekly number of doses of AstraZeneca being provided to general practices across Australia. With deliveries commencing next week, participating general practices which have been receiving 50 doses per week, will now receive 150 doses per week, and general…
The Morrison Government will invest an additional $1.7 billion investment in child care as part of the 2021-22 Budget, boosting support for Mornington Peninsula families and beyond. The changes, which will support low and middle income earners, will cut the cost of child care and improve the capability of working parents to take on…
Community groups across the Mornington Peninsula Shire will be supported to lower energy costs, support local jobs and help reduce global emissions through the Morrison Government’s Powering Communities Program. Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Powering Communities grants are now open for incorporated non-for-profit organisations, with up to 12 projects receiving grants between $5,000…
Australian parents continue to show their confidence in vaccinations, with record rates of childhood immunisations in the first quarter of 2021 For the fourth consecutive quarter, the coverage rate for five year olds has increased to a historic 95.22 per cent. This surpasses our national aspiration of 95 per cent, and gives Australia…
Australian parents continue to show their confidence in vaccinations, with record rates of childhood immunisations in the first quarter of 2021 For the fourth consecutive quarter, the coverage rate for five year olds has increased to a historic 95.22 per cent. This surpasses our national aspiration of 95 per cent, and gives Australia…
The Government will implement a temporary pause on travellers from India entering Australian territory if the passenger has been in India within 14 days of the person’s intended arrival date in Australia. The temporary pause follows today’s meeting of National Cabinet and was based on advice about the worsening COVID-19 situation in India. The…
In a historic first, Australians living with a rare form of epilepsy will have access to a medicinal cannabis drug, which is being listed on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the first time. From 1 May 2021, Australians living with Dravet syndrome, will have access to Epidyolex® (cannabidiol), a new treatment used in…
The Government will implement a temporary pause on travelers from India entering Australian territory if the passenger has been in India within 14 days of the person’s intended arrival date in Australia. The temporary pause follows today’s meeting of National Cabinet and was based on advice about the worsening COVID-19 situation in India. The…
Today, AGL have formally withdrawn their referral for a proposed gas import facility at Crib Point. In accordance with section 170C of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act); AGL have formally withdrawn their project from consideration. Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP thanked the Mornington Peninsula community for…