VICTORIA UNIVERSITY BILL, ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BILL, SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY BILL and UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT BILL

 I rise to speak in relation to the bills before us this afternoon that deal with the University of Ballarat, RMIT and Swinburne and Victoria universities. Prior to the Christmas break a number of bills were before the house in relation to the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, Monash University and Deakin University. Whilst…

LORNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: REPORT 2008-09

I rise to speak on the Lorne Community Hospital annual report 2008-09. It would be safe to say that most members in the chamber, as well as a significant number of Victorians, have visited Lorne, whether it be for a one-off visit or a regular place to spend holidays with family and friends. Events such…

AUSTRALIA DAY: SHIRE OF GLENELG

On 26 January 2010 I attended the Australia Day ceremony in Portland, where history was made. For the first time two equally deserving community members were named the Shire of Glenelg’s 2010 Citizens of the Year. Ms Gail Jaensch of Heywood has been a local volunteer for over 15 years, opening the Portland branch of…