My adjournment matter this evening is directed to the Minister for Education, Martin Dixon, and is in relation to Horsham College. Last Tuesday and Wednesday I had several meetings with key stakeholders in the Wimmera, and in particular in Horsham, Stawell, the Pyrenees and other parts of the Southern Grampians. The issue of the Horsham …
On another note I wish to congratulate 11-year old Thu Sa La, a Karen refugee who arrived in this country nearly four years ago and will be representing Victoria in the under-12 Australian Rules football championships in South Australia next month. What an extraordinary achievement! A wonderful example of what can happen in this country…
On another note, I thank Una McAlinden and the National Celtic Festival committee for their hard work in delivering a magnificent event in Portarlington over the recent long weekend. Live music and highly skilled artists were embraced by the town as they worked their Celtic magic for three days and three nights. The events demonstrated …
During the last sitting week I made mention of an extremely well-attended Biggest Afternoon Tea held at Portarlington on 3l May to raise money for cancer research. At the time we believed the amount raised was of the order of $11 000, but I can now inform the house that the final amount raised was…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) presented report, including appendices, together with transcripts of evidence. Laid on table. Ordered that report be printed. Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — I move: That the Council take note of the report. I am pleased to rise this morning to make some comments on the joint parliamentary Education and Training Committee’s…