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Political players: Labor’s Peta Murphy, left, the Liberals’ Chris Crewther and the Greens’ Jeanette Swain lead the field of 11 contesting the seat of Dunkley at this year’s federal election. Picture: Gary Sissons
Dunkley still up for grabs Neil Walker neil@mpnews.com.au
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WHOEVER loses, Dunkley wins. That’s the state of play for the electorate as the federal election campaign heads into its final week before polling day on 2 July. The party that wins government on 2 July will be obliged to see through its extensive funding promises for Dunkley even if its candidate does not win the seat.
Both major parties have made pledges worth tens of millions of dollars to sporting clubs, schools and community groups in the marginal seat held by the Liberal Party by 5.5 per cent at the 2013 election. Former small business minister Bruce Billson’s retirement from politics has seen newcomer Chris Crewther face a fight to see off a challenge from Labor hopeful Peta Murphy to hold the seat for the Liberals. A Newspoll conducted by Galaxy Research last week suggests Mr Crewther
holds a 53-47 per cent advantage after preferences at this stage but the seat remains in the balance heading into Saturday. Volunteer firefighters’ anger at the Labor state government’s sacking of the Country Fire Authority board to settle a pay and conditions dispute with the United Firefighters Union – and its attendant high-profile media coverage in daily newspapers and TV news bulletins - seems to have impacted on Labor support in Dunkley in the past week. Continued Page 11
Here is what you need d to know during the level crossing removal moval works. Upcoming changes to the Frankston ankston line. Between 24 June – 31 July, we will continue nue to remove the level crossings at North Road, McKinnon Road and Centre Road, which will affect trains on the Frankston line. Buses will replace trainss and there will be changes to traffic conditions during the day and some closures at night with detours in place. Thankfully, we’re on track to finish these e works six months early, so the sooner we get these done, the sooner you’ll be on your way. Buses replacing trains on the Frankston n line • Between Caulfield and Moorabbin stations ons until Sunday 31 July.
Buses replacing trains on the Stony Point line • Between Frankston and Stony Point stations until Sunday 31 July. Normal train services will resume Monday 1 August.
Road closures* • Various overnight only closures from 8pm to 6am are planned for McKinnon and Centre Roads throughout the duration of the works. s.
Most local traders will be open for business ss during this time so please support businesses in the area. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your trip. Visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 762 667 for details. *Please note these dates may be subject to change.
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