The mighty Colac Tigers will roar into action and start their 2017 in style thanks to a revamp of the netball change facilities at Central Reserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened the $537,000 development of Colac’s new netball pavilion. Grassroots football and netball competitions are booming, with more than 350 new…
The Andrews Labor Government and Landcare Australia are restoring and protecting habitat along the former railway land in the south west of the state. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced the completion of $30,000 of work to restore and safeguard the natural habitat between the Koroit Rail Trail and Minhamite Station. The works will…
Students at Bellbrae Primary School will benefit from a new upgrade, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the $754,000 investment, delivered as part of the Victorian Budget 2017/18, will go towards making sure local kids get the best start in life. This project will upgrade and…
More than 60 Landcare groups around the state will benefit from a $2.1 million funding to boost the number of Victorian Landcare facilitators. The Andrews Labor Government funding, allocated in the 2016-17 Victorian Budget, will be used to deliver 10 new Landcare facilitator positions across the state to increase the effectiveness of the Victorian Landcare…
The Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to help Terang commemorate the sacrifice of local veterans, and educate the wider community about their service. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today said that Terang RSL will receive $5000 under the Anzac Centenary Community Grants Program. The funding will go towards a mural on…
The Terang Mortlake Football Netball Club will be kicking more goals and growing its ranks with the Andrews Labor Government set to upgrade lighting at Terang Recreation Reserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $80,000 for the Terang Mortlake Football Netball Club and Terang Recreation Reserve Lighting project from the latest round of…
Community groups in South West Victoria have shared in $49,918.70 to get some much needed protection from harmful UV radiation by increasing shade in public community places. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the recipients of grants from the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Community Shade Grants Program. Shade in outdoor…
Community groups in the Colac Otway Shire have shared in $53,685.34 to get some much needed protection from harmful UV radiation by increasing shade in public community places. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the recipients of grants from the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Community Shade Grants Program. Shade in…
Timboon & District Kindergarten has been awarded $11,725 in state government funding to get some much needed protection from harmful UV radiation by increasing shade in public community places. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the Timboon & District Kindergarten for their successful application in the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s…
Torquay Life Saving Club has been awarded $3,451.82 in state government funding to get some much needed protection from harmful UV radiation by increasing shade in public community places. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated Torquay Life Saving Club for their successful application in the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Community…
The Andrews Labor Government is repairing the landmark Silver Ball water tower and nearby buildings at the Fletcher Jones Factory and Gardens at Warrnambool. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced urgent conservation works to the corroded Silver Ball, as well as roof repairs to the nearby Quonset Hut, Round Room and main office building.…
The Andrews Labor Government is repairing two iconic Portland landmarks. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced interior and exterior conservation works at the Curator’s Cottage at the Portland Botanical Gardens and an engineering assessment of the Portland Battery and Gun. The repairs are possible thanks to the Labor Government’s Living Heritage Grants Program. A…
Netballers at Portland Football Netball Cricket Club are set to rule their rivals and grow their ranks in 2017 thanks to a $290,000 female-friendly facilities upgrade at their home ground in Hanlon Park. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today officially opened the new facilities at Hanlon Park made possible by a $100,000 Andrews Labor…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to repair one of Victoria’s oldest buildings, the former Harbour Master’s house at Port Fairy. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced the historic Captain John Mills House would undergo urgent interior and exterior conservation works, including specialist wallpaper repairs. The repairs are possible thanks to a…
Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney met with local “shedders” and officially opened the new Men’s Shed located at the Colac Showgrounds. Previously, the Colac Men’s Shed operated from a shared site at Skills’ Connection Inc., a disability service provider on Pound Road. It relocated after receiving funding through the 2015-2016 Men’s…
Beer is on the menu and it’s brewing good news for the Great Ocean Road visitor economy thanks to support provided today by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today announced the $1.49 million grant towards the Forrest Brewing Co to expand its operations, creating 15 new jobs and diversifying the…
More patients in Warrnambool will get the high quality care they need thanks to grants from the Andrews Labor Government to improve mental health and rehabilitation facilities, as part of upgrades across the state. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced South West Healthcare and Wellways Australia Ltd in Warrnambool would receive funding through the…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to repair one of the earliest properties in Western Victoria, the historic outbuildings at Tarndwarncoort in Warncoort. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced priority conservation works to the stone barn and carriage house buildings, as well as documentation works. The repairs are possible thanks to a $50,000…
More patients in Portland will get the high quality care they need thanks to a grant from the Andrews Labor Government to improve mental health and rehabilitation facilities, as part of upgrades across the state. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced Portland District Health would receive $9500 through the Facilities Renewal Grants. The Facilities…
The Andrew Labor Government has upgraded a fifth level crossing on the Warrnambool line as part of its plan to boost safety and restore reliable services for local passengers. Member for Western Victoria announced today that the Wiridgil Lane level crossing in Weerite is now fitted with lights, bells and boom gates. It follows the…