The Andrews Labor Government has announced funding to improve the safety, access and amenity of coastal areas. The funding is part of the Government’s nearly $1 million Coastal Public Access and Risk Program that provides financial assistance to Victorian coastal Crown land managers, including volunteer committees of management and local governments, to reduce coastal risk…
Warrnambool is set to host some of the best athletes from around the country thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Warrnambool has secured the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic through the Labor Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program. The Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic…
Students at Airey’s Inlet Primary School are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on a $40,000 maintenance upgrade due to get underway shortly. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today announced that Deca Building Projects has been awarded the construction contract. The Andrews Labor Government is building the Education…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Aboriginal communities deliver improved Maternal and Child Health services to families and children in Warrnambool. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative, partnering with Warrnambool City Council, will receive a grant of $130,000 as part of the Labor Government’s Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health…
Work on the new Armstrong Creek sports pavilion has begun, meaning residents of Geelong’s fast-growing new suburb will soon have the sporting facilities they need. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today joined City of Greater Geelong CEO Kelvin Spiller to break ground at the construction site, where local builders Rendine Constructions are kicking off…
An innovative early childhood program in Warrnambool helping local kids get a better start in life is being recognised as among Victoria’s best. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced Nurturing Room Bridges Home to School is one of 15 Victorian Early Years Awards 2017 finalists recognised today for their outstanding contribution to early…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced an additional $4 million in community grants funding for 110 projects across the state as part of its support for the Biodiversity On-ground Action program. When announcing the funding, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said local community initiatives will receive part of the $4 million in funding to…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) — I rise to make a number of comments in relation to points that have been made by a variety of speakers over the course of this debate. I begin by also acknowledging the hard work and commitment that protective services officers (PSOs) and police officers exemplify every day in our…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to protect and restore one of Port Fairy’s most cherished heritage assets, Port Fairy Battery. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced a $200,000 grant to support specialist conservation works to four cannons, carriages and two timber slides at the Battery Hill site, protecting the treasured site…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to protect and restore one of Camperdown’s most cherished heritage assets. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced a $200,000 grant to support the conservation of the Camperdown Clock Tower, protecting the treasured site for generations to come. Constructed in 1896-97 to the designs of local architect…
Western Victoria Landcare groups have been recognised for the significant contributions they have made to the local environment. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP congratulated the Woady Yaloak Catchment Group, Simon Faulkner (Surf Coast Rabbit Action Network) and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority members Angela Jeffery and Bret Ryan today on their awards following…
More men in Winchelsea will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government grant for a refurbished men’s shed. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Winchelsea Men’s Shed would receive $12,000 towards their much needed Shed refurbishment. Supported by the Winchelsea Community House, the…
More men in Apollo Bay will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government grant for a new men’s shed. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Apollo Bay Men’s Shed would receive $60,000 towards their much needed new Shed. Ms Tierney said the new…
A local sporting club in Tyrendarra is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency on and off the park with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that Tyrendarra Gun Club was…
The Andrews Labor Government has upgraded another four level crossings on the Warrnambool line, as part of its ongoing investment in safer, more reliable services for South West V/Line passengers and drivers. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today works have been completed at Station Street in Panmure, Hallowells Road in Cudgee, Rowans Lane…