The Australian: NICOLAS Rothwell is one of the most thoughtful writers on indigenous matters, but his critique of federal government policy fails to comprehend the stark shift that is under way — in priorities, governance and practical action. This shift will not result in communities being turned around overnight — an impossible expectation — but…
DetailsIt is with deep sadness that I learnt of the passing of Councillor David Cooper. He was a passionate advocate for our local Knox community as a councillor for over a decade and as Mayor of Knox for two terms. David and his family have been part of the Knox community since 1979. David had…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, is presenting the Aston Shield award to outstanding student role models at Knox schools in the lead up to Christmas. The award is named in honour of Tilly Aston, an inspiring woman who worked tirelessly for the rights of blind people. The Federal Electorate of…
DetailsThe Australian: THE federal government’s changes to the remote jobs program, announced last weekend, are the first major antidote to the poison that has inflicted remote communities for decades: welfare passivity. Since the early 1970s, when widespread welfare was introduced, people in remote communities have had few, if any, requirements placed on them in exchange…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced 130 new aged care places will be delivered across Knox. Announced as part of the 2014 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR), the new aged care places will help meet demand for quality aged care services in the Knox community. Clovelly Cottage in Boronia…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced 130 new aged care places will be delivered across Knox. Announced as part of the 2014 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR), the new aged care places will help meet demand for quality aged care services in the Knox community. Clovelly Cottage in Boronia…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, today joined the Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott MP, to discuss jobs and manufacturing in Bayswater. The Prime Minister and Mr Tudge toured Bayswater manufacturer Southern Dental Industries (SDI) which manufactures dental products including cements, adhesives, amalgams and instruments. Founded in 1972, SDI has…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has urged the new State Government to build Melbourne’s East West Link. Mr Tudge has been fighting for East West Link for several years on behalf of all Knox residents. It is a much needed infrastructure project for Melbourne that will reduce travel times, ease…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has welcomed the announcement of a $31 million investment by GSK Australia to expand their manufacturing technology at their Boronia site. GSK, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, has invested significantly in their Boronia site for over 25 years, making it…
DetailsTim Neville Arboretum, Ferntree Gully 1st November 2014 Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery and Mrs Marlena Jeffery. Members of Parliament, other dignitaries, families, relatives, and loved ones of those who are lost, veterans. Fellow Knox residents. In April 2012, a Mrs Alison Jones and Meryl Jones came to see me in my office. I…
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