Thursday, 11 September 2025

 Lily D’AMBROSIO (Mill Park – Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission) (10:24): This past weekend I was pleased to join the Friends of Hillcroft Park for a community planting day in South Morang. The Friends of Hillcroft Park, which formed in February this year, hosted the wonderful morning planting event, giving back to the land and helping to nurture a healthier local ecosystem. Supported by Landcare Victoria and Melbourne Water, locals came together in the drizzly weather to plant 332 native trees, shrubs and wildflowers in just 75 minutes, an outstanding achievement that will enrich the park for years to come. It was great to see so many families, including local resident George and his three kids, coming together to enjoy our local environment. I want to extend my thanks to president Kyoko Izamu, vice-president Gary Murphy, secretary David Legat and treasurer Olek Pogorily for their leadership and for inviting me to join in this terrific initiative. Their efforts demonstrate the best of our community.