I publish these Community Updates once a month. They include my own summary, the latest COVID-19 information, natural disaster related news, community announcements, grants and select local press items. You can look through past issues bellow, or sign up here.
Unfortunately, as I write this, Greater Melbourne is locked down again because of COVID. I know we are thinking of the effect this will have on people, and it’s a real reminder that we still have a long way to go.
Read MoreCOVID has reminded us just how vital it is to be making things locally - and the important role our local manufacturing industry plays. And the last 18 months has also shown us that we need a healthy tourism sector.
Click hereAs the waters recede and the bridges and crossings open up once again in the Hawkesbury, it’s now really important that the clean-up from the floods is conducted quickly and safely so residents can get their lives back on track.
Read MoreI know how eager many people are to receive their COVID vaccine. But while the rollout through GPs is about to begin, it’s already clear that people will have to be patient.
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