It has been four weeks since the Andrews Labor Government announced the nation’s first permanent ban on fracking and coal seam gas, yet it is still unclear whether the Liberals and Nationals will support the ban. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is calling on the Coalition to come clean to Victorians: do they…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed the launch of the Andrews Labor Government’s new $34 million Regional Skills Fund. Targeted, place-based skills and development will be provided under the $34 million package ensuring that local communities, including the most disadvantaged groups, will get the training they need for the jobs they want.…
Nearly $100,000 has been awarded to support 10 local crime prevention projects in Western Victoria under the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Community Safety Fund grants. The Community Safety Fund provides up to $10,000 for councils and community groups across Victoria to help reduce local crime and improve community safety. The latest round of…
Local Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced applications for 2017 National Youth Week grants have officially opened in Western Victoria. Ms Tierney said grants of up to $2000 were available for councils, community organisations and schools to support local young people to plan and host events and activities during National Youth Week…
Outstanding Victorians who have helped their communities become safer and better prepared for emergencies have been recognised at the 2016 Resilient Australia Awards ceremony in Melbourne today. The national awards recognise local projects that help communities become more resilient before, during and after natural disasters, such as bushfires, heatwaves and storms. Minister for Emergency Services…
On Monday morning I had the pleasure of attending the site of the new Bannockburn P–12 school for the turning of the first sod. I want to thank all those who attended — students, teachers, parents and school councillors — for braving the weather to come out to help turn the sod. Construction is due to be…
On another note, I had the pleasure last Sunday of attending the official opening celebration for the Banyul-Warri Fields recreation zone along with members of the Torquay community, Surf Coast council representatives and other dignitaries. The Andrews government contributed $50 000 towards the project. The recreation zone was developed for people of all ages. It has…
Monica Hayes, a friend and constituent in western Victoria, passed away on 26 August. Monica was a community activist extraordinaire, an outstanding exemplar of commitment and advocacy in her communities — in Essendon when she was a councillor and mayor, and on the Bellarine from 2001. Monica was a social reformer and an agent of change, especially…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Education, James Merlino. It is in relation to the Doctors in Secondary Schools program that has been recently announced. As I understand it, this $43.8 million program was definitely an election commitment that was made by us prior to coming to government. The reason that we have undertaken…
Boom gates and flashing lights have been installed at the Sandys Lane level crossing in Gnotuk, boosting safety for passengers at the intersection. Sandys Lane, now fitted with warning lights, bells and booms, is the second crossing upgraded as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $50 million Safer Country Crossing Program, after work at Phalps…
Local community and environmental group ANGAIR (Anglesea, Aireys Inlet Society for the Protection of Flora & Fauna) has had their hard work acknowledged by the Andrews Labor Government in the latest round of Coastcare grants. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said community organisations were encouraged to apply for funding from the $150,000 Coastcare Victoria…
My constituency question is for the Minister for Emergency Services. Since late last week the towns of Coleraine and Casterton have been inundated with heavy rain, causing severe flooding. The Glenelg River rose to about 6 metres yesterday morning, with more rain predicted this week. Already we have seen 14 homes across the two towns impacted by…
Students in Bannockburn are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with work starting on the new Bannockburn Prep – Year 12 School. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today joined parents, students and teachers to turn the first sod to mark the start of construction. The brand new facility will include:…
An upgrade to Macarthur Primary School is a step closer with architect firm, Cooper Scaife Achitects appointed to design the $299,000 school upgrade. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the $299,000 for Macarthur Primary School, which was announced in the 2016-17 Victorian Budget in April, would go towards an upgrade to the school’s…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today urged organisations in Western Victoria to apply for the second round of the Community Shade Grants Program to help provide shade in public areas around their community. The Andrews Labor Government has provided $10 million for shade development in public places to provide some much needed shade…
Cricket clubs at Inverleigh will be fine tuning their skills just in time for the upcoming season this summer with brand safe, modern cricket nets. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney was at the Inverleigh Sporting Complex today to officially open the new cricket nets made possible through a $37,550 grant from the Andrews Labor…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is urging Western Victoria students and their families to take part in the first Victorian Maths Challenge. The Andrews Labor Government launched the inaugural challenge for Victorian pre-school and year 5-8 students this week. It involves activities for students and their families that link maths to real-world situations.…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering more trains, more often, for Warrnambool residents. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said the Labor Government wants to hear from the community about the proposed new weekday and Sunday services for Warrnambool. As part of the Regional Network Development Plan, a new 9:05am service from…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened the new Pomonal Community Hall, providing residents with a modern, multi-use space to better meet the community’s needs. The redeveloped Pomonal Community Hall forms a new centrepiece for the Pomonal Community Precinct, and will support a greater range of sporting, community and tourism related events and…
Victoria’s regional unemployment rate fell to 5.5 per cent in the three months to July – the lowest in Australia – according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Employment in regional Victoria increased by 7,700 during the past three months with full time jobs up by 4,600 people in the…
Victoria’s regional unemployment rate fell to 5.5 per cent in the three months to July – the lowest in Australia – according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Employment in regional Victoria increased by 7,700 during the past three months with full time jobs up by 4,600 people in the…
Students in Western Victoria will have regular access to a doctor and the healthcare they need at school. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the 100 schools taking part in the Doctors in Schools Program, with Casterton Secondary College, Colac Secondary College, Lavers Hill P-12 College, Camperdown College, Heywood District Secondary College, Portland Secondary College…
The highly successful Port Fairy Folk Festival has been operating for 40 years under the helm of its founder, Dr Jamie McKew, who has now handed over the reins to the new director, Caroline Moore. In 1977 Dr McKew — and the Geelong Folk Club — saw the potential for something special for the booming folk music scene in this…
Students in Western Victoria will have regular access to a doctor and the healthcare they need at school. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the 100 schools taking part in the Doctors in Schools Program, with Casterton Secondary College, Colac Secondary College, Lavers Hill P-12 College, Camperdown College, Heywood District Secondary College, Portland Secondary College…