The Bannockburn Community and Cultural Hub is taking shape, with Members for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney and Jaala Pulford inspecting works at the site today. “It’s great to be here today to see the foundations of this Centre – and the future of Bannockburn – set in concrete,” Ms Tierney said. “Bannockburn is the fastest…
Bannockburn residents will benefit from a $135,250 Brumby Government grant to support a key urban improvement project. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the grant for stage two of the Bruce’s Creek Open Space Corridor. “Today’s boost will help the Golden Plains Shire Council to complete the construction of the 2.4km shared pedestrian…
Apollo Bay residents will benefit from a $40,000 Brumby Government grant to support a key urban improvement project. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the $40,000 for support the review of urban growth potential in Apollo Bay. “Today’s boost will help Colac Otway Shire Council in its review of sustainable areas included…
On another note, after many months of excitement the Birregurra Bowls Club has officially opened its new synthetic green. On Sunday, 29 November, I had the pleasure of joining club members and club executive members and seeing the mayor of Colac Otway Shire, Brian Crook, make the first bowl on this excellent new facility. I…
Last Friday I represented the Minister for Community Development in officially opening yet another transport connections project in Apollo Bay. The new service from Colac to Apollo Bay will operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 11 April 2010, and it will link towns such as Colac, Birregurra, Barwon Downs, Forrest, Skenes Creek and Apollo…
I also rise to make a contribution on the Rural and Regional Committee’s report on its inquiry into regional centres of the future. In undertaking this inquiry, as its chair stated, the committee covered a huge amount of territory in regional Victoria. We received over 60 submissions and were inundated with people who wanted to…
The Dartmoor Golf Club Incorporated has received a $1,900 Brumby Labor Government funding boost to support volunteers. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced today that The Dartmoor Golf Club Incorporated had received $1,900 from the latest round of Victorian Volunteer Small Grants. Ms Tierney said the organisation had received the grant for its…
The 2nd Colac Scout Group has received a $2,500 Brumby Labor Government funding boost to support volunteers. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced today that The 2nd Colac Scout Group had received $2,500 from the latest round of Victorian Volunteer Small Grants. Ms Tierney said the organisation had received the grant for its…
The Portland Historical Society (A Member Group of Portland C.E.M.A. Inc.) has received a $2,375 Brumby Labor Government funding boost to support volunteers. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced today that Portland Historical Society (A Member Group of Portland C.E.M.A. Inc.) had received $2,375 from the latest round of Victorian Volunteer Small Grants.…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — My question is for the Minister for Planning. Can the minister advise the house of what action the Brumby Labor government is taking to secure housing supply in Greater Geelong? Hon. J. M. MADDEN (Minister for Planning) — I welcome the member’s interest in all these matters. One of the…
Young people in Hamilton and surrounds will now have the chance to showcase their musical creativity and talent over the next two years thanks to funding provided through the $4 million FReeZA program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is excited with the news that Western District Health Services will be able to provide…
Three south west heritage projects have received over $80,000 in heritage grants, sharing in more than $2 million worth of new grants to preserve and protect heritage across the State, the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced today. The three projects include:– $60,000 for the Bessiebelle Sheepwashes & Yards in Macarthur for its restoration…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has congratulated three south west schools for making the Victorian School Garden Awards winners’ list. The schools receiving awards include:– Warrnambool East Primary School which will receive $500 for a pink health award and $300 for the Regional award (Category 3)– Woodford Primary School which will receive $200 for the…
Young people from Corangamite will now have the chance to showcase their musical creativity and talent over the next two years thanks to funding provided through the $4 million FReeZA program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is excited with the news that Corangamite Shire council will be able to provide opportunities for local…
Young people in Moyne will now have the chance to showcase their musical creativity and talent over the next two years thanks to funding provided through the $4 million FReeZA program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is excited with the news that Moyne Shire council will be able to provide opportunities for local…
Young people in Colac will now have the chance to showcase their musical creativity and talent over the next two years thanks to funding provided through the $4 million FReeZA program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is excited with the news that the Colac Otway Shire Council will be able to provide opportunities…
A four-month summer bus service linking the towns of Colac, Birregurra, Barwon Downs, Forrest, Barramunga, Tanybryn, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay and Marengo hit the road this month, thanks to the Brumby Labor Government. Launching the service at the Visitor Centre in Apollo Bay today, Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said a new bus service…
Victoria’s annual Apollo Bay Music Festival has received $10,000 through a Brumby Government program to boost tourism and support local jobs. “The Brumby Government continues to support tourism in Victoria which helps to boost economic activity and protect jobs,” Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said. “In 2010, the Apollo Bay Music Festival is…