It is with sadness that we learned last week of the passing of the Honourable Kevin Andrews.

As the Federal member for Menzies for more than 30 years, Kevin Andrews was a long-standing advocate and supporter of our Manningham community.

A State Funeral will be held at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne today.

The livestream will be available from 11.00am.

The flags at our Civic Centre will be at half-mast today as a sign of respect and to acknowledge the passing of a significant Australian.