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The Local Paper. Southern Cross Weekly Edition. Wed., June 19, 2024

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024

‘Given up already?’

● Georgie Crozier MLC ■ Southern Metropolitan MLC Georgie Crozier has questioned Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt if the State Government has already given up on its commitments following the Royal Commission. “My question is to the Minister for Mental Health. Minister, you have slashed spending on new mental health initiatives to just over one-tenth of the $1 billion the government expects to gouge from Victorian businesses via the mental health and wellbeing levy. Has the government given up on meeting its royal commission commitments?” Ms Stitt replied: “Absolutely not. I do take issue with the way you have framed your question, Ms Crozier, because the budget papers clearly show that output funding for the 2024–25 financial year is almost $3 billion, which is a historic high, and our government is proud of our record investment in mental health since the royal commission handed down its report in 2021. “We have already invested $6 billion into many, many initiatives. On 90 per cent of the recommendations, we are underway with the work to implement those. “We have record output funding in the budget, which is almost double what it was prior to the Royal Commission,” Ms Stitt said.

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BOOST FOR ‘800’ BUS SERVICE

● Michael Galea MLC

■ Improvements to the Route 800 bus service between Chadstone and Dandenong have been mentioned in State Parliament by South-East Metropolitan MLC Michael Galea. “My question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. This year’s State Budget included $29.7 million in additional funding to deliver expanded and upgraded bus services, helping people to get where they need to sooner. “This included upgrades to the Route 800 service, which included the provision of Sunday services. “I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and advocacy of public transport advocate Peter Parker, who has been extremely forthcoming and vocal on this upgrade, and it is wonderful to see once again a Labor Government listening to the community and delivering on what they are asking for. “Minister, how many commuters in the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region will benefit from Sunday services and expanded services on Route 800 running from Dandenong to Chadstone?” Enver Erdogan replied to Mr Galea that he would ensure that there was an appropriate Ministerial response to the question.

Groups share in $140,000 ■ Sharing in $140,000 in community grants are 1st Beaumaris Sea Scouts, African Women’s and Families Network, Beaumaris Life Saving Club, Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Casey North Community Information and Support Service, Didi Bahini Samaj

Victoria, FareShare Australia Incorporated, First People’s Health and Wellbeing, Hillview Bunyip Aged Care, Holy Trinity Anglican Kindergarten Hampton. John Pierce Centre, Kooweerup Regional Health, Servicesnity House, Moorooduc Primary School, Mornington Lifesaving, Swim

ming, Social and Youth Club, Moy-Yan Neighbourhood House , Mums Supporting Families in Need, National Trust of Australia (Victoria), Planetshakers Empower Limited, Rotary Club of Cranbourne, Transit Soup Kitchen and Food Support and VictorianCollegefortheDeaf

Local News Charges follow Southbank crash

■ Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following an alleged collision in Southbank last Tuesday morning (June 11). Officers spotted a white Mercedes sedan driving erratically southbound on Kingsway about 11am. Despite police activating lights and sirens to intercept the Mercedes, the car allegedly took off at a fast rate of speed. Police then observed the Mercedes allegedly colliding with three other vehicles near the CityLink onramp. The Mercedes came to a stop following the collision and police swiftly arrested two men. An occupant from one of the other vehicles was taken to hospital with minor injuries. A 27-year-old Dandenong North man has been charged with conduct endangering serious injury and fail to stop on police direction. He was bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on August 1. A 32-year-old South Yarra man has been with trafficking cocaine, possess cocaine, possess methylamphetamine and possess prescription medication without prescription. He was bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on August 2.

Nod to strategy

■ Kingston’s water planning and management has received statewide recognition. The municipality’s Integrated Water Strategy has been named as the winner in the ‘Strategic or Master Planning’ category at the Stormwater Victoria Awards for Excellence. “This major industry accolade particularly highlights our sector leadership in responding to the immense pressures that changes to our climate and increased urbanisation place on every part of the water cycle,” said a Kingston Council representative.

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