The Federal Government has refused to fund the East West link to connect the Eastern Freeway to the Tullamarine and the west of Melbourne in last night’s Federal Budget. Federal Member for Aston Alan Tudge MP said it was disappointing that the Federal Government had overlooked the critical project which is set to directly benefit…
Red tape, the impact of labour costs and issues with home care were hot topics at a local Aged Care forum hosted by Federal Member for Aston Alan Tudge MP with the key guest, Shadow Minister for Ageing and Mental Health Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells. The forum provided an opportunity for local Aged Care providers to…
The announcement that Labor will cut the carbon tax compensation is another broken promise that will hurt Knox families, said Alan Tudge MP, Federal Member for Aston. “The Prime Minister Julia Gillard promised no carbon tax and then the Minister for Climate Change Greg Combet promised a carbon tax with compensation – and both promises…
Federal Member for Aston Alan Tudge MP has called on the Federal Government to stop irresponsible spending, end wasteful government advertising and deliver a surplus. “It’s clear with less than one week til the Budget that the Federal Government’s Budget is in chaos”, said Mr Tudge. “The Prime Minister and Treasurer don’t have an…
Federal Member for Aston Alan Tudge MP has welcomed the Napthine Government’s commitment to build the East West Link as a win for local Knox residents. In last night’s state budget the State Government committed to building the East West link to connect the eastern freeway to the Tullamarine and the West of Melbourne. The…
Federal Member for Aston Alan Tudge MP has presented 21 local young sportsmen and women with grants of up to $500 as part of latest round of the Local Sporting Champions’ program. The program recognizes high achievers in a broad range of sports throughout the Knox area. The grant assist the young winner with the…
The state of Knox’s broadband were front and centre at a Broadband Forum with Coalition spokesman Malcolm Turnbull hosted by Federal Member for Aston Alan Tudge MP. About 200 locals from across Knox attended the event to ask questions about the Coalition’s plan and express concerns over their current internet connection. Mr Turnbull outlined the…
ANZAC Day is the most sacred day in our national life. Residents across Knox stopped to commemorate our local heroes today in ANZAC day services across the community. We were remembering those who have served and those who continue to serve our country in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. It is now 98 years on…
All Knox residents are invited to attend the following ANZAC day services in the local area this Thursday April 25. Bayswater RSL5.45am Dawn Servce626 Mountain Highway BaywasterBoronia RSL6.00am Dawn Service198 Dorset Road BoroniaUpwey/Belgrave RSL Sub-Branch6.00am Dawn ServiceCoffee/Tea from 5.30amFollowed by Breakfast (Gold Coin donation)1 Mast Gully Rd, UpweyWaverley RSLGlen Waverley CenotaphKingsway, Glen Waverley5.30am Dawn Service
Knox young people aged 12 – 25 can receive help with mental health issues and other health needs through the Knox Headspace Centre, opened today in a ceremony attended by the Mental Health Minister, community leaders, those involved in the project and countless young people. The centre is the result of a two year local…