Media Releases

The Victorian Coalition Government has delivered $9.4 million for the duplication and upgrade of Cardinia Road in its 2013-14 Budget. Member for Gembrook Brad Battin said the project would include the duplication of Cardinia Road between the Princes Highway and Shearwater Drive,... Read More →

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells has paid tribute to Victoria’s fallen firefighters during an annual memorial service at St John’s Anglican Church in Beaconsfield. “Today’s ceremony recognises the 67 firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in... Read More →

Beaconsfield’s Avenue of Honour is one of 29 projects to share in more than $170,000 of Victorian Government Restoring Community War Memorial Grants announced today by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Hugh Delahunty. Member for Gembrook Brad Battin said the project would... Read More →

Commuters using Upwey railway station will be safer every night of the week with the deployment of Protective Services Officers to the station from tomorrow, Member for Gembrook Brad Battin announced today. “PSOs are making a difference to public safety and people who use Upwey... Read More →

Small businesses in the Belgrave South area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on financial management thanks to forthcoming seminars announced today by the Member for Gembrook Brad Battin. Mr Battin said the Budgeting and Forecasting seminar,... Read More →

Old buildings at Emerald Primary School will be replaced under a $6 million election commitment announced by the Victorian Coalition Government today. Premier Denis Napthine said the revitalisation of the school, in the Dandenong Ranges, will include a new administration centre;... Read More →

• First Home Owner Grant boosted to $10,000 for newly constructed properties • Stamp duty concessions of 40 per cent brought forward for all first home owners • $7,000 grant for purchasers of established housing stock to conclude on 30 June The Victorian Coalition Government will... Read More →

Member for Gembrook Brad Battin has encouraged residents to download VicHealth’s free new smartphone app, TeamUp, which makes physical activity more accessible. TeamUp offers users a diverse list of sporting activities, seven days a week, right at their fingertips. It’s free to... Read More →

Member for Gembrook Brad Battin today announced more than $200,000 to repair buildings in poor condition at Launching Place Primary School. Across the state, 574 buildings at 250 schools will share in the money, part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s $51.5 million... Read More →