The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, is encouraging community groups and Knox Council to apply for funding for projects in Knox as part of the National Stronger Regions Fund. Round one of the National Stronger Regions Fund is now open, with local community projects eligible to receive between $20,000 and $10…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has welcomed the official signing of contracts to build Melbourne’s much-needed East West Link. “Construction on the vital missing link in our road network will begin within two months,” said Mr Tudge. Mr Tudge said East West Link will ease traffic congestion on the Monash…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has officially opened the first of the election commitment capital projects to be funded, contracted and now built. Mr Tudge was honoured to officially cut the ribbon at the Knox Athletics Track in Knoxfield on Saturday morning at the start of the Little Aths season. During…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has officially opened the Wantirna Health Education Precinct. Nursing, medical and allied health students will benefit from the new precinct which provides interdisciplinary learning for students in a collaborative health environment. The $2.1 million precinct was funded by the Federal Government, Deakin University, Monash University and…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced that Knox Council will receive over $3 million for local road construction and street repairs. As part of the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Programme, Knox Council will receive over $3 million throughout 2014-2019 to improve streets in Knox, including more than $500,000 in…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has reminded pensioners in Knox that their payments will increase tomorrow, the second rise this year. Single age pensioners will receive an increase of up to $11.50 a fortnight, while age pensioner couples will receive up to $17.40 extra a fortnight. “This means total pension…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has presented the first 2014 Aston Shield award to a local student. Year 12 Waverly Christian College student David Koch was awarded the prestigious Aston Shield award at a ceremony as part of the school’s assembly this morning. The award is named in honour of…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced the Federal government will commit $406 million nationally to ensure families in Knox can continue to access up to 15 hours of preschool per week in 2015. Mr Tudge confirmed the Federal government is offering Victoria an extension of the current national partnership…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced the winners of the inaugural 2014 Aston Community Awards. The Aston Community Awards celebrate local volunteers, community groups and businesses who give their time, skill and energy to helping others and making the Knox community a better place to live. The overall winners…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, today announced that Australia Post has now established branded postal services at Wellington Village. Mr Tudge has been fighting for postal services to be available at Wellington Village for over three years. As of 1 September 2014, increased Australia Post services are available from Wellington…