Darren Cheeseman MP | Politician

Darren Cheeseman MP

Phone: +61 3 5243 5222

Address: Level 1, 174 Torquay Road 3216 Grovedale, VIC, Australia

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23.01.2022 Great to be promoting our local tourism industry!!!

23.01.2022 Congratulations to my Labor colleagues in taking up their new roles in the Ministry. Ingrid Stitt MP is a fantastic addition to the Cabinet and I know she will make an excellent Minister for the portfolios of Workplace Safety, and Early Childhood.

23.01.2022 This weekend, get out and about to enjoy Victoria's fantastic regions. With travel now an option, Regional Victorians can begin enjoying the tourist destinations of Torquay, Jan Juc and the Great Ocean Road. The Geelong community can get out and have a seated dinner for the first time in months, or have a picnic in one of our great local parks. I encourage residents to go support our fantastic local businesses, so that our recovery can begin as case numbers decline.... #tourism #surfcoast #geelong Commerce Torquay Geelong Chamber of Commerce Destination Surf Coast Visit the Great Ocean Road

22.01.2022 Under the eased restrictions, each household is able to form a "bubble" with just one other household, and a maximum of five people from one household can visit the other. There is no formal process to create a household bubble, and you cannot change your nominated household for the duration of the Third Step restrictions. You cannot have visitors to your home who are not in your household bubble, but visits for the purposes of caregiving are allowed. ... To see people outside your household bubble, you are able to gather in groups of 10 outdoors in a public place or at a café or restaurant. This has only been possible thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of regional Victorians, who have followed these important health directions and stopped the spread of Coronavirus in our regions. #coronavirus #COVID19 #householdbubble

21.01.2022 Victorian Premier Dan Andrews is due to provide an update on the coronavirus crisis at 12.30 (AEST). He is expected to announce some slight shifts in the origin...al road map after a better than expected reduction in infections in metropolitan Melbourne. You can follow our free live coverage here: https://www.theage.com.au//coronavirus-live-updates-andrew

20.01.2022 Tomorrow is going to be huge.

20.01.2022 Fantastic to see Torquay RSL strongly and proudly supporting members of our Surf Coast community. Apple pie sounds awesome too

19.01.2022 The Modewarre Fire Brigade will receive a brand new station thanks to the Andrews Government and the #VicBudget2020 Land has been secured for the new station which will replace the building which is more than 30 years old. The new station will ensure the increased service delivery needs of the growing population are met, and support volunteers’ needs for turn-out change areas for male and female members and space for meetings and training. Can't wait for this important proje...ct to begin! #CFA #ModewarreCFA Build our Modewarre CFA station

19.01.2022 Fantastic to be at the sod turn of the Victorian Big Battery today with Minister Lily D'Ambrosio MP, John Eren MP and Louis de Sambucy the Managing Director of #NeoenAustralia. The Big Battery will help secure the State’s energy supply, reduce wholesale energy prices and support the deployment of renewable energy while creating over 85 ongoing jobs. This is part of the Victorian Government's plan to deliver cheap and reliable renewable energy for Victorians.... #renewables #VictorianBigBattery #BigBuild #Jobs

18.01.2022 We’re making three Mount Moriac intersections safer thanks to new technology that will detect waiting side-road traffic and temporarily reduce speed limits on the main road to make it easier to turn. We’re targeting the Princes Highway intersections at Hendy Main Road and Cape Otway Road, as well as the intersection of Reservoir Road and Cape Otway Road. We’ve listened to the community and these innovative side road activated speed signs will be installed early next year to ...reduce the risk of crashes. #roadsafety #mountmoriac Mount Moriac, Victoria, Australia

18.01.2022 If you are looking for a great meal, head down to Bomboras Torquay on The Esplanade. I'm proud to be supporting a fantastic local business right here in our community. I encourage others to do the same!

18.01.2022 We are expanding support for Victorians in need of food and essential supplies during the pandemic with an investment of $11.3 million over two years. We are also providing more emergency food packages for Victorians in isolation, and more funding for regional food relief hubs. A range of fantastic organisations have stepped up to help out our fellow Victorians who are doing it tough, which is why nearly half this investment will go to creating a new Victorian Community Food Relief Fund to support those who are providing food relief.

18.01.2022 On October 15, we acknowledge International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Sadly, miscarriage and stillbirth are not uncommon, with up to one in four pregnancies affected. Last year, we held a very special and intimate service at the Melbourne Museum the first of its kind supported by the Vic Govt in recognition of all the babies that have been lost along the journey to parenthood. Many families within the Victorian community attended. Of course, we cannot gath...er in person this year. That is why the Victorian Government has worked with Red Nose and Sands to create a live, virtual event that will provide Victorian families with support on this day. You can find our more and register to attend here: https://www.sands.org.au/Event/vic-remembrance-service-2020

17.01.2022 One of the big Budget Wins for our area in the #VicBudget2020 was fast-tracked funding for the South Geelong-Waurn Ponds Rail Upgrade. I know many examples of trains being stuck at Geelong or cancelled, all due to a long bottle-neck beyond South Geelong. This project will see extra track added to allow trains to pass each other both ways, increasing the speed and reliability of services. Early planning and investigation works on this project have already begun, and I am so e...xcited to see it progress. #WaurnPondsRailUpgrade #WaurnPondsRail #Rail

16.01.2022 It was fantastic to announce this week that Grovedale West Primary School will receive $6.56 million to upgrade and modernize their ageing facilities. When I met with Principal Lynch last year and toured the school we identified key problems with several school buildings and now we can address some of these thanks to the #VicBudget2020. I am proud to be part of a government that values education and the future of our children.... #Education #EducationState #Grovedale #Upgrade #VictorianBudget

15.01.2022 Today's budget is a budget about creating quality jobs for Victorians, both city and regional. This is a list of just a few of the things the #VicBudget2020 has delivered for South Barwon: $7.64 million for Bellaire Primary School ... $6.56 million for Grovedale West Primary School Funding for the South Geelong-Waurn Ponds Rail Duplication Funding for the Barwon Heads Road Duplication $255 million to rejuvenate and renew the Great Ocean Road and improve tourist experiences MORE Solar Homes Rebates This is a jobs budget, and I look forward to delivering more projects like this for our growing community. #VicBudget #Jobs #SolarHomes Great Ocean Road

15.01.2022 The Surf Coast is a top tourist destination for a reason. Great beaches, fantastic surfing spots, and beautiful coastal views are just some of the reasons we receive many visitors in better years. This region is a gateway to the Great Ocean Road, one of the best coastal drives in the world. Many businesses in the Surf Coast and along the Great Ocean Road rely on tourism to thrive, and they have been struggling all year. I encourage Regional Victorians to get out and about in ...our local region and travel to other parts of Victoria. Go on a local holiday, do a roadtrip, come down here for a surf or just for a picnic. Our fellow Victorians need us. The recovery begins now. Commerce Torquay Destination Surf Coast Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Ltd Visit the Great Ocean Road #tourism

13.01.2022 It is a pleasure to be down at Point Danger Torquay today with Minister Lily D'Ambrosio MP to celebrate the official opening of the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA), which has now come to life. I was also joined by Libby Mears the Chair of the new Authority and Corrina Eccles, the Wadawurrung representative from the Great Ocean Road Taskforce. This new Authority consolidates management decisions across the length of the Great Ocean Road, which will lead to... better decision-making and deliver better outcomes for our iconic and special region. Surf Coast Shire Council Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Ltd Colac Otway Shire Council Great Ocean Road Coast Committee

12.01.2022 The Surf Coast and the Great Ocean Road are some of the most scenic and beautiful regions in the entire state. I've been very pleased to see local residents getting out and about to support the struggling hospitality and tourism industries. I want to encourage more people to explore our regions and spend money in regional communities to begin our economic recovery. So head down to the Esplanade for lunch, go on a roadtrip down the Great Ocean Road or catch up with a friend ...over coffee- every dollar spent will create local jobs and support our small businesses. #Recovery #ExploringRegionalVictoria #Tourism

12.01.2022 It was a pleasure to discuss some important local issues with Mitchell Dye on 94.7 The Pulse last week, including Coronavirus, infrastructure investment and economic recovery. Mitchell's Front Page

11.01.2022 All Victorians deserve to live free from violence and the best response for Aboriginal communities is led by Aboriginal communities. We are boosting Aboriginal-led family violence prevention and responses through the Dhelk Dja Family Violence Fund. Applications are now open to Aboriginal organisations and community groups for funding to deliver culturally safe family violence prevention and response programs. ... For more information and apply at tenders.vic.gov.au. #DhelkDja #FamilyViolenceFund Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op

11.01.2022 #LIVE: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference with Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Luke Donnellan. Victoria has recorded 15 new coronavirus cases and two further deaths overnight. MORE: https://ab.co/30lZgeC

10.01.2022 When we work together as a community, we can meet the greatest of challenges. Climate change may be the greatest collective challenge we will face in our lifetimes. That is why I'm proud to have tabled a report as Chair of the Environment and Planning Committee on how regional communities across Victoria have tackled the challenges of climate change, and how the State Government can learn from our findings and recommendations Key recommendations include:... collaboration to produce local emissions inventories for all regions across Victoria implementation plans for regional renewable energy roadmaps support for local government to strengthen Greenhouse Alliances. Community energy is an important focus of the report, with recommendations that include: reforms to better enable the development of community owned batteries and local energy trading a dedicated Community Energy Target component within the Victorian Renewable Energy Target a pilot microgrid in a bushfire prone area of Victoria capable of operating while disconnected from the main electricity grid during an emergency assistance to organisations to form renewable energy buyers’ groups and enter into power purchase agreements sourcing 100% renewable electricity to cover the consumption of the Victorian public sector and state owned infrastructure. While action to tackle climate change already makes economic sense for many of our local governments, many others have a greater need for support from the Victorian Government, both in the form of finance and expertise. I am particularly pleased that this report contains a wide range of recommendations aimed at delivering this support. You can read the full report here: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/epc-la/article/4200 #Environment #TacklingClimateChange Parliament of Victoria

10.01.2022 We know that the coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on people’s lives, and no one is immune. That's why it is important, now more than ever, to help people who have lost their job to find meaningful employment. Our Government is doing just that, supporting local people who have lost work and providing them with opportunities to get a new job or access skills training. We have also partnered with the City of Greater Geelong and many other local councils to p...rovide additional council jobs through this program. Since April, the Victorian Government has created 852 jobs throughout Greater Geelong, and over 10,000 jobs across Victoria. #Coronavirus #COVID19 #workingforvictoria #WFV #jobs City of Greater Geelong Geelong Advertiser Surf Coast Times

08.01.2022 Us Regional Victorians love Melbourne visitors in better times. In good years we welcome them with open arms, but unfortunately it just isn't the right time. There are still hundreds of active cases in Melbourne, and will continue to be for weeks. We need to defend the hard-fought gains of Regional Victoria and keep up the ring of steel until it is safe and responsible to open it. Once it is safe, we'll gladly have all the visitors Melbourne can send to us.... #Coronavirus #COVID19 #RingofSteel

07.01.2022 Best Coffee in Jan Juc can be found at Swell Cafe!

07.01.2022 Fantastic news for drivers-to-be! Regional Victorians will now be able to book new licence test appointments more than a month earlier than anticipated following the resumption of testing last week. VicRoads are now taking appointments for new licence tests in regional Victoria. ... New appointments for light vehicle drive tests, learner permit and hazard perception tests can now be booked by regional customers for appointments that are available from Monday 5 October. #Learners #DrivingTest

07.01.2022 #LIVE: Victorian Premier Dan Andrews is delivering a #coronavirus update after the state recorded 13 new cases and four deaths in the last 24-hour reporting per...iod. Our #COVID19 live blog is free for all readers. Get rolling coverage here: https://www.theage.com.au//coronavirus-updates-live-victor

05.01.2022 I would like to wish all members of the Sikh Community in Geelong, Victoria and across the world a very happy and joyous Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrating the 551st birth anniversary of the founder of the Sikh faith, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Last year I attended a fantastic march and festival organized by Gurudwara Sahib Geelong - Sikh Community of Greater Geelong Inc to mark this event and celebrate our multicultural community. While we are unable to conduct similar festivities this year, I wish the Sikh Community a very joyous and Covid-safe celebration. #GuruNanakJayanti2020 #gurunanakdevji

05.01.2022 It was very informative yesterday to visit Anglesea with Minister Lily D'Ambrosio MP to see firsthand strategic fuel breaks put in place by Forest Fire Management Victoria to protect regional bush communities like this. Strategic fuel breaks are an important part of the management strategy to slow the spread of bushfires in these areas, and the Andrews Governments is investing in more and better ways to manage fuel loads and reduce bushfire risk. #Bushfire #FireManagement #anglesea

04.01.2022 I'd like to give my profound condolences to the family and loved ones of all Victoria Police staff who have lost their lives in the service of our community. This is the first National Police Remembrance Day on which we can reflect and commemorate the loss of four officers in the Eastern Freeway tragedy earlier this year. I'd like to pause to remember their sacrifice.... #PoliceRemembranceDay National Police Remembrance Day

04.01.2022 From 8 January 2021 timetables will be avaiable at https://www.vline.com.au/ New services for Geelong + 45 new services each week + 20 new services each week for Wyndham Vale with 5 stopping at Tarneit... + 15 new peak services for Geelong Improved service frequency + Average 20-minute frequency throughout the day Other changes + Changes to the arrival and departure time of Warrnambool services

01.01.2022 I encourage all interested Surf Coast residents to make a submission into this process. Anything canvassed in the draft Statement of Planning Policy can be commented on. If you oppose development in Spring Creek like I do, the I encourage you to make a submission supporting Option 2, which will protect Spring Creek from development with the strongest planning controls in law. Head here to make a submission: https://engage.vic.gov.au/dalsac... #Planning #SpringCreek #SaveSpringCreek #ProtectingtheSurfCoast

01.01.2022 An update from Premier Andrews.

01.01.2022 Barwon Health will be improving its telehealth services and partnering with other providers across our region so that patients can get efficient specialist health advice right in their homes. Telehealth services will be increasingly important as we continue to operate in a CovidSafe way. I'd like to thank Barwon Health for the fantastic work they do looking after us during this global pandemic. #telehealth #health