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Government acts on power prices
Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent has welcomed decisive action by the Federal Government to reduce energy prices for Australian families and businesses. "It is simply not good enough that some consumers cannot always afford to turn on their lights, heating and...
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$900,000 for Bunyip Soccer
Bunyip will receive a boost following news that the Bunyip Recreation Reserve Community Soccer Pavilion has won funding through the Coalition Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent announced yesterday. Mr Broadbent said the...
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A PATH to employment
The Turnbull Government is creating more pathways for young people to move off welfare and into a job with the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) increasing their target for the Youth Jobs PaTH program, aiming to deliver up to 10,000 internships. This commitment from...
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New mobile tower for Kongwak
Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent believes the activation of a Telstra base station in Kongwak will go a long way to addressing coverage issues in the area. Mr Broadbent met with representatives of Telstra in the town on Tuesday afternoon. “It’s fantastic to see...
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$2.5 M for Australian Paper
Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent has announced that Australian Paper in Maryvale will receive $2.5 M in funding as part of the Latrobe Valley Local Jobs and Infrastructure Package. "The money is being delivered under the Community Development Grants Programme for...
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Congratulations on ice cream award
Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent said Prom Coast Ice Cream and Sorbet's recent gongs at the Australian Food Awards were no surprise. "It's clear that the best food products come out of this region, whether cheese, wine, ice cream, beef or a multitude of others. I...
read moreNATIONAL DIABETES WEEK 9 -15 July 2017 #IT’SABOUTTIME
'It's About Time' we detected all types of diabetes earlier Today marks the beginning of National Diabetes Week. Diabetes Australia’s 'It's About Time' campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and early treatment for all types of...
read moreNATIONAL DISABILITY AWARDS – Nominations Open
The National Disability Awards offer a platform to recognise the efforts being carried out by individuals, teams and organisations that have improved the lives of Australians with disability. Do you know someone who is bringing about a change for people with...
read moreNAIDOC Week 2 to 9 July 2017
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The...
read more Instant asset write-off for McMillan small business
McMillan’s 18,000 small businesses can continue to purchase equipment up to $20,000 and write it off immediately thanks to legislation passed by the Senate, Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent said. “Around the electorate I have heard from countless small businesses...
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Icebreaker competition extended
A competition that gives students in the electorate of McMillan the chance to win a trip to Antarctica has been extended until Friday July 7. The ‘Name our Icebreaker’ competition will see up to 12 students fly to Antarctica for a day and become the first children to...
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Applications open for Local Drug Action Team program
The second round of applications are now open for local organisations to join the Turnbull Government’s Local Drug Action Team program. Community groups across Australia are joining forces to deliver targeted local action to help tackle drug use and addiction. “We...
read more Preschool funding guaranteed
The Turnbull Government will ensure all McMillan children can access 15 hours of preschool a week under a new agreement for early childhood education. Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent said more than 3000 children in McMillan were set to reap the benefits of the...
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Volunteer Grants for McMillan
Volunteers in McMillan are among nearly 100, 000 volunteers across Australia benefiting from $10 million in Australian Government grants to support community organisations. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, announced that almost 2,700 community...
read more $50,000 for digital future at Yallourn North PS
Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent announced today that Yallourn North Primary School would receive $50,000 through the Federal Government’s Digital Literacy School Grants Program. The money will be used to purchase a 3D printer and robotics equipment, among other...
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Willow Grove bridge complete
New bridge for Daveys Road, Willow Grove New unlimited tonnage concrete bridge for Daveys Road delivered under the Bridges Renewal Programme The new bridge will provide a safer and quicker link between farms and town Willow Grove residents and businesses will...
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