MEDIA RELEASE The Hon Jill Hennessy MP The Hon Melissa Horne MP State Member for Altona State Member for Williamstown Wednesday 19 May 2021 STATEMENT ON QENOS RECONFIGURATION Today Qenos, the nation’s largest petrochemical company, announced its decision to reconfigure its manufacturing assets in Altona,..
A further six local Altona District clubs will receive funding from the State Government as part of the Sporting Clubs Grants program
Local Laverton jobs to follow State Government's implementation of a container deposit scheme
Seabrook Primary will have a brand new toilet block with funding from the Labor Government's Minor Capital Works
Altona Meadows Library will be receiving $500,000 through the Labor Government's Living Libraries Infrastructure Program
16 March 2021 MORE FUNDING FOR OUTDOOR DINING IN HOBSONS BAY Popular outdoor dining areas for restaurants, pubs and cafes in Hobsons Bay will continue through a COVIDSafe autumn thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane today announced..
Local emergency services volunteer organisations recieve State Government funding
The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System's Final Report was handed down in an historic joint parliamentary sitting at the Royal Exhibition Building
Friday 26 February 2021 AIRCRAFT STATION WORK TAKES OFF Major works have kicked off to build a brand-new underpass for commuters, pedestrians and cyclists in Laverton, connecting both sides of the rail line and making it easier and safer to reach the platforms. The package..
Environmental grants open for Altona District community groups
Every child attending a funded kindergarten program in the Altona District will get the most out of their learning and development with the final stage of the $160 million Australian-first School Readiness Funding rolling out.
Wednesday 10 February 2021 STATEMENT ON EXXONMOBIL This morning Exxon Mobil announced their decision to close the Altona fuel refinery. We know this is an incredibly sad day for workers and their families, and our thoughts are with the many people impacted by this. This..
Victorians from low-income households can now access a one-off $250 payment to help with their energy bills, thanks to the Victorian Government’s new Power Saving Bonus.
The Andrews Labor Government is investing $7976 in the Altona Lifesaving Club to improve infrastructure and facilities, backing the important work that our volunteers do and providing a local jobs boost.
The Andrews Labor Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fix Victoria’s mental health system, with new figures confirming the impact on our local community. These figures, included in the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System’s interim report, highlight the acute strain placed on mental..
Point Cook College will receive funding from the Accessible Buildings Program, to improve school facilities and infrastructure that supports students and staff with disabilities, thanks to the Victorian Government. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced that Point Cook College has been allocated funding from..
Altona District schools will receive extra resources and equipment to strengthen inclusive education, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Jill Hennessy today announced Altona District schools will be among the 322 schools across the state to share in $3.5 million to purchase new equipment and..
The Andrews Labor Government has awarded $10,000 to the Hobsons Bay City Council to address local crime and safety issues under the Community Safety Fund. Member for Altona District Jill Hennessy today announced Hobsons Bay City Council would receive funding for the project. This funding..