Sydney’s newest suburb, locally known as Bunya, is nearing completion three years ahead of schedule because the NSW Government has pulled out all stops to boost housing supply, Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Brad Hazzard announced today. “It’s boom time in Bunya in Western Sydney as up to 800 families build their new homes, and […]
Toyota’s announcement that it will cease manufacturing vehicles locally by 2017 and in turn close the Altona Manufacturing Plant is devastating news for our community, Member for Altona District Jill Hennessy said today. “This is devastating for Toyota’s workforce and workers’ families,” Ms Hennessy said. “The decision will also hit our local economy hard, affecting […]
Member for Parramatta, Geoff Lee MP was delighted to welcome and Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian to announce the rollout of the Opal Card across Western Sydney. “It’s great to see electronic ticketing introduced on the Carlingford Line from February 14 and on the Western Line from February 28.” “It will mean cheaper fares and shorter […]
I have just been informed this afternoon by the President of Toyota Corporation Mr Akio Toyoda that Toyota will cease production in Australia by the end of 2017. I am extremely disappointed by this sudden decision and would clearly have preferred to have had the opportunity to work through these issues with Toyota and the […]
$108 million package of works to boost access to CBD by public transport Alexandra Parade to become one of the city’s great boulevards Upgrade for Doncaster Area Rapid Transit Significant improvements to tram routes: 86, 112, 1 and 8 A new dedicated bicycle path which would run along Alexandra Parade The Coalition Government today unveiled […]
As Parliament comes back, I want to stress our plan to build a strong, prosperous economy. That plan is about creating more jobs with lower taxes, less red tape and policies that encourage everyone to “have a go”. These are our commitments and we are implementing them. Already the Government has given environmental approval to […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner today said the NSW Government is on track to make 1,390 additional beds available by March 2015 as per its pre-election commitment. As at December 2013, 865 additional beds have been made available and this number continues to grow. “Labor’s spin and community scaremongering knows no bounds,” Mrs Skinner […]
One of the most recognised comedy festivals in the world will return to Melbourne – Australia’s home of humour – for an unprecedented 27th season. The curtain goes up on the iconic Melbourne International Comedy Festival again at a variety of CBD and suburban venues from 26 March until 20 April. Minister for Tourism Louise […]
The Frankston Visitor Information Centre, Blue Moon Cottages and the Melbourne Cup Carnival have been recognised as ‘best in category’ at the 2013 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. The Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher said Victoria should be proud of its achievement, receiving three Gold, seven Silver and two Bronze awards. “This is […]
Premier Denis Napthine welcomes HMAS Adelaide to Melbourne Ship to be completed at BAE Systems’ shipyards at Williamstown, demonstrating Victoria’s strengths in defence and advanced manufacturing technologies Victorian Coalition Government supporting Victorian manufacturing The hull of HMAS Adelaide, one of the two biggest ships to ever sail with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), was welcomed […]