Mr BURGESS (Hastings) -- On Friday, 25 November, I, along with the mayor of Frankston, Cr Kris Bolarn, and the federal member Dunkley, Bruce Billson, attended the turning of the sod at Langwarrin's Lloyd Park sporting precinct. The event was another step towards delivering on the commitment I made b... (07-Dec)
Mr BURGESS -- On Monday, 29 November, I held a law and order community meeting at the Blind Bight community centre for residents of the coastal villages in the Hastings electorate. A broad range of issues was discussed, including vandalism, graffiti and the illegal use of a variety of motorised bike... (07-Dec)
Mr BURGESS -- I would like to congratulate Clean Up Australia on its latest project, Clean Up Dumping. This program tackles the issue of illegal dumping on the Mornington Peninsula. On Saturday, 19 November, and Sunday, 20 November, Clean Up Australia, supported by the Yulgilbar Foundation and in pa... (23-Nov)
Mr BURGESS -- I would like to congratulate The Shed Skatepark on the celebration of its first birthday last Friday, 11 November. The Shed is Australia's largest indoor facility, featuring a skate park, a skate shop and a cafe. It caters for all levels of rider. I also congratulate the City of Casey ... (23-Nov)
Mr BURGESS (Hastings) -- On Sunday, 20 November, I attended the open day held by the Country Fire Authority Somerville brigade. The day was organised by Captain Allan Monti and Shane McKay, the community events manager with the Somerville volunteer fire brigade, firstly to promote the local CFA and ... (23-Nov)
Mr BURGESS -- It has been another whirlwind year for the success of EcoFuture. After winning two prizes at last year's inaugural Casey business awards, the Tooradin-based business has done it again, taking out the sustainability award this year. EcoFuture specialises in a range of zero-waste, hypoal... (09-Nov)
Mr BURGESS-- On Saturday, 29 October, I attended a sausage sizzle at Frankston Bunnings run by the hardworking Langwarrin Township Committee to raise money for the Langwarrin men's shed. The Langwarrin Township Committee is made up of Langwarrin residents, including president Roz Moran, vice-preside... (09-Nov)
Mr BURGESS (Hastings) -- On 28 October I had the opportunity to attend the Baxter Preschool and read to the children for Children's Week. Children's Week is a national program recognising the talents, skills, achievements and rights of young people. It is based on the articles expressed in the Unite... (09-Nov)
Mr BURGESS -- On Wednesday, 28 September, I attended the celebrations of the 10th anniversary of the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park in Pearcedale. The Moonlit sanctuary is an award-winning, eco-certified wildlife experience. It has received Victorian tourism awards and a sustainable ci... (27-Oct)
Mr BURGESS (Hastings) -- On Thursday, 29 September, I had the great honour of turning the first sod for the extension works being undertaken at Langwarrin Park Kindergarten and maternal and child health centre with Frankston mayor Cr Kris Bolam. For the last decade Langwarrin Park Kindergarten has b... (27-Oct)