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LABOR COMMITS $3 MILLION FOR UPGRADE AT KHALSA SHAOUNI SIKH TEMPLE IN PLUMPTON

Media Releases02/05/2025

Labor Member for Hawke, Sam Rae MP welcomed Labor Member for Gellibrand, Tim Watts MP to Khalsa Shaouni Temple in Plumpton to announce that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will…

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$385,000 for ANMC in Diggers Rest

Media Releases14/04/2025

Member for Hawke, Sam Rae MP today announced that a re-elected Federal Labor Government will deliver $385,000 for the Australian Nepalese Multicultural Centre (ANMC) in Diggers Rest. This $385,000 election…

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$2.5 MILLION FOR ERIC BOARDMAN STADIUM IN SUNBURY

Media Releases06/04/2025

The Sunbury community is set to benefit with a $2.5 million election commitment that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will put towards the upgrade of the Eric Boardman Stadium. Federal…

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SUNBURY MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINIC HITS MAJOR MILESTONE

Media Releases28/03/2025

The Federal Member for Hawke, Sam Rae MP is celebrating a significant milestone in delivering bulk-billed, high-quality healthcare, with more than 20,000 patients receiving care at the Labor-built, Bulk-billed Medicare…

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$15 MILLION FOR THE COBBLEBANK COMMUNITY SERVICES HUB

Media Releases28/03/2025

The Federal Labor Government is investing $15 million in the Cobblebank Community Services Hub, to improve access to health and community services in our local community. This will deliver a…

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$25 MILLION TO BUILD THE BACCHUS MARSH POOL

Media Releases17/03/2025

The Bacchus Marsh community is set to benefit from a major investment, with a $25 million commitment that a re-elected Federal Labor Government will deliver a brand-new indoor aquatic centre.…

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LABOR IS INVESTING $1 BILLION TO FIX THE WESTERN FREEWAY

Media Releases06/03/2025

The Federal Labor Government is investing $1 billion in the Western Freeway Upgrade, which will deliver safer, more efficient travel for residents in Melbourne’s West, including Melton, Bacchus Marsh, and…

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NEW UNIVERSITY STUDY HUB COMING TO MELTON

Media Releases26/11/2024

THE HON JASON CLARE MP MINISTER FOR EDUCATION SAM RAE MP MEMBER FOR HAWKE JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government has announced that Melton will be home to one of…

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MORE DOCTORS FOR MELTON AND BACCHUS MARSH

Media Releases10/05/2024

MARK BUTLER MP MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AGED CARE SAM RAE MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HAWKE JOINT MEDIA RELEASE   The Albanese Labor Government is ensuring Melton and Bacchus Marsh…

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FEDERAL FUNDING FOR LOCAL VOLUNTEERS IN HAWKE

Media Releases09/05/2024

Community groups across Hawke have received thousands of dollars from the Albanese Labor Government to support the efforts of their volunteers under the Volunteer Grants program. Local volunteers put in…

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MELTON PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADES COMPLETE

Media Releases08/05/2024

Melton Primary School’s brand-new outdoor learning spaces are now complete, with students already making the most of the upgrade. The $39,000 investment funded the installation of eight new outdoor learning…

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ENERGY BILL RELIEF FOR LOCAL FAMILIES

Media Releases27/03/2024

Under the Albanese Labor Government, working people in Hawke are set to receive some much-needed energy bill relief.   The Victorian Default Offer for energy prices shows that locals will…

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HUNDREDS HELPED AT HAWKE GOV HUB

Media Releases18/03/2024

Hundreds of people attended the Hawke Government Services Hub hosted by Sam Rae MP last weekend.   Federal Government agencies including Services Australia, the NDIS, the ATO and NBN as…

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HUB TO HELP LOCALS ACCESS GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Media Releases27/02/2024

Locals will soon have direct access to Government services at the upcoming Hawke Government Services Hub.   Hosted by Sam Rae MP, the event is designed to help residents in…

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LABOR’S BETTER TAX CUTS TO BENEFIT HAWKE

Media Releases, Uncategorized05/02/2024

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a tax cut for every taxpayer in Hawke on July 1. 73,000 people – every taxpayer in Hawke – will receive a tax cut…

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LABOR IS CRACKING DOWN ON RISING SUPERMARKET PRICES

Media Releases, Uncategorized25/01/2024

With cost-of-living pressures front of mind for so many Australians, the Albanese Labor Government has commenced an independent review into the Food and Grocery Code to ensure farmers, suppliers and…

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CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR SUNBURY AND DIGGERS REST FAMILIES

Media Releases19/12/2023

Christmas has arrived for families and businesses in Sunbury and Diggers Rest who will soon be able to upgrade to a full-fibre broadband connection.   This is thanks to the…

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CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR BALLAN VEHICLE CLUB

Media Releases19/12/2023

Christmas came early for the Ballan District Vintage Machinery & Vehicle Club Inc, with funding on the way from the Albanese Labor Government.   The Club will receive $1,625 under…

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MAJOR DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY BOOST FOR REGIONAL COMMUNITIES

Media Releases14/12/2023

Local residents and businesses in Blackwood, Newbury, Little Hampton and surrounds will soon have improved mobile connectivity thanks to the Albanese Labor Government.   The project will deliver fixed wireless…

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MORE FUNDING FOR MELTON EDUCATION SERVICE

Media Releases05/12/2023

More funding is on the way for Melton’s Djerriwarrh Community College.   The Albanese Labor Government is investing in the facilities local students deserve with a $3 million investment from…

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LABOR BACKS IN BALLAN EARLY EDUCATION SERVICE

Media Releases20/11/2023

Local families in Ballan won’t have to wait much longer with more early childhood education spots on the way, thanks to a brand-new Federally funded service opening.   The Albanese…

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THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT IS KICKSTARTING THE WESTERN FREEWAY UPGRADE

Media Releases17/11/2023

The Federal Infrastructure Review was handed down.   The Albanese Labor Government remains committed to kickstarting the Western Freeway Upgrade between Melton and Caroline Springs with the $20 million business…

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REACHING MILESTONES AT SUNBURY’S URGENT CARE CENTRE

Media Releases09/11/2023

Sunbury’s Medicare Urgent Care Centre has now been open for more than 100 days and has treated more than 3,500 patients, giving locals families the care they need closer to…

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MAKING MEDICARE STRONGER IN HAWKE

Media Releases01/11/2023

The Albanese Government is strengthening Medicare for patients in Hawke. From Wednesday the 1st November, the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare took effect, with…

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MORE BULK-BILLING AT LOCAL GPS IN HAWKE

Media Releases19/09/2023

The Albanese Government is investing $220 million for our health workforce over two years through our Strengthening Medicare – GP Grants Program. This funding is being delivered to recognise the…

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SUNBURY URGENT CARE CLINIC TREATING MORE LOCAL PATIENTS

Media Releases30/08/2023

The Albanese Government has delivered on its election commitment to open an Urgent Care Centre in Sunbury earlier this year, and now its hours are being extended to accommodate the…

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SUPPORTING COMMUNITY FLOOD RECOVERY

Media Releases15/08/2023

The Australian and Victorian Governments are supporting local communities to restore local recreation areas and facilities damaged by the floods in October and November 2022. Under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery…

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LOCAL MP WELCOMES OPPORTUNITY FOR POOL FUNDING

Media Releases03/08/2023

The Albanese Government is creating opportunities to fund community infrastructure in Hawke, with the establishment of the Thriving Suburbs program. Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine…

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MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINIC OPENS IN SUNBURY

Media Releases26/06/2023

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to Sunbury residents, with the opening of the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at the Goonawarra Medical Centre Sunbury. The Goonawarra Medical Centre…

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BUDGET 2023: DELIVERING FOR HAWKE

Media Releases11/05/2023

The Albanese Government’s 2023‑24 Budget deals with Australia’s immediate economic challenges and delivers relief for household budgets says Sam Rae MP, Federal Member for Hawke. “This is a Budget that…

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MORE FUNDING FOR LOCAL ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES

Media Releases05/05/2023

The Albanese Government is delivering on our election commitment to provide an extra $250 million dollars for road projects in rural, regional and outer-urban areas under Phase 4 of the…

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SUNBURY URGENT CARE CENTRE ON TRACK

Media Releases22/02/2023

The Albanese Government’s commitment to deliver an Urgent Care Centre for Sunbury is on track with EOIs being sought imminently. Unlike the Liberals, the Albanese Government delivers on its commitments…

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BACCHUS MARSH AERODROME TO SOAR THANKS TO LATEST FUNDING BOOST

Media Releases20/01/2023

Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome is set to take off towards a better future thanks to a $471,771 investment under round 3 of the Australian Government’s $100 million Regional Airports Program. The…

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Labor Commits to Sunbury Urgent Care

Media Releases29/04/2022

An Albanese Labor Government will establish a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Sunbury, ensuring local residents have access to bulk-billing doctors. Sunbury families have to travel to Sunshine Hospital for emergency care, and local…

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Labor Commits to Upgrading Federation Park

Media Releases27/04/2022

An Albanese Labor Government will partner with Moorabool Shire Council and commit $400,000 to upgrade Federation Park in Darley. These upgrades will mean more locals can enjoy their local park…

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Labor Commits to A Safer Ligar Street

Media Releases26/04/2022

An Albanese Labor Government will partner with Hume City Council and commit $250,000 to progress the Ligar Street Upgrade, improving connections for commuters in the heart of Sunbury. In recent…

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Labor Commits $86,000 to Upgrade Khalsa Shaouni, Plumpton

Media Releases24/04/2022

An Albanese Labor Government will commit $86,000 towards upgrades at Khalsa Shaouni, Plumpton. This funding will go towards necessary works for a new car park, which will improve access to…

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Unblocking the Western Highway

Media Releases11/04/2022

An Albanese Labor Government will take the first step toward fixing the Western Highway by investing in a detailed business case to plan an upgrade between Melton and Caroline Springs.…

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