Coronavirus Media Releases
Geelong region residents amongst the first to receive COVID-19 vaccine
I am delighted that up to 130 aged care residents at TLC Homestead Estate in Wallington are amongst the first Australians to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from today. Some 12,000 doses will be administered across Victoria this week in a major milestone in Australia’s battle against the Coronavirus. University Hospital Read more…
Coronavirus Media Releases
Initial towns, suburbs and hubs for COVID-19 vaccine
JMR WITH HEALTH MINISTER HUNT Residents in regional Victoria will be amongst the first in Australia to receive a COVID-19 vaccination from next week. As part of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program, people in priority groups who are most at risk and who need protection the most – will Read more…
Coronavirus Media Releases
TGA approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
JMR WITH HEALTH MINISTER HUNT The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved (on 16 February 2021) the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia following a full and thorough assessment process. Senator for Victoria Sarah Henderson said this welcomed news means Australia will now have two safe and effective COVID-19 Read more…
Coronavirus Media Releases
Regional Victoria hit hard by COVID-19 lockdown
It is disappointing that regional Victoria has been placed into lockdown when there are currently no positive cases outside Melbourne. For instance, in Apollo Bay, this weekend’s seafood festival has been cancelled which will hit local businesses very hard. In the wake of the state government’s loss of the Rip Read more…
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Funding flows to shows and field days in Ballarat, Bendigo and Corio electorates
JMR WITH AGRICULTURE MINISTER LITTLEPROUD Shows in the electorates of Ballarat, Bendigo and Corio that were cancelled because of COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Australian Government funding to help ensure they can bounce back next year. Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud and Senator for Victoria Read more…