The Victorian Government continues to invest record funding into Victoria’s libraries and support learning centres under the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney opened the redeveloped Portland Library today on behalf of Minister for Local Government, Marlene Kairouz. The Victorian Government partnered with the Glenelg Shire Council to deliver the $400,000…
Portland students now have bigger, better classrooms and school facilities to learn in, thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today visited Portland Bay School to open the brand new $7 million school. Portland Bay School was relocated from the corner of the Bundarra Primary School site to its current site…
The Andrews Labor Government is creating more positive, safe and practical spaces for men from Simpson to work together and contribute to their local community. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Simpson Men’s Shed would receive $10,000 towards their much needed shed refurbishment, as part of the Labor Government 2018-19 Men’s Sheds funding…
The Andrews Labor Government is creating more positive, safe and practical spaces for men from Anglesea to work together and contribute to their local community. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Anglesea & District Men’s Shed would receive $20,000 towards their much needed shed refurbishment, as part of the Labor Government 2018-19 Men’s…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (10:27:38) — I rise to update the house on the Andrews Labor government’s game-changing free TAFE for priority courses initiative. I was delighted to join the Premier and Deputy Premier at Melbourne Polytechnic, Greensborough campus, for the opening of the Banyule-Nillumbik Tech School, a campus reopened by this government…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (10:39:19) — I rise to honour Joe Pearl. Joe Pearl arrived in Australia in 1953 from rural Turkenagh in County Clare, Ireland. Joe’s Gaelic name, Seosamh ó Seoid, means ‘jewel’, perhaps explaining the family name, Pearl. Joe looked to Australia for opportunity, bringing with him a lifelong love of learning despite…
Thousands of Victorians are about to reap the benefits of a record funding boost to be shared by the state’s neighbourhood houses thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. A total of 162 neighbourhood houses in Victoria are getting additional coordination hours, which will give families improved access to employment, training and volunteering opportunities. Member for…
The Anglesea Football and Netball Club will be kicking more goals and growing its ranks with the Andrews Labor Government set to upgrade lighting at Ellimatta Reserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Anglesea Football Netball Club was among 25 sports facilities across Victoria to share in more than $2.2 million from the…
A new fire station will be built in Aireys Inlet, providing a major boost to volunteer firefighters in the Surf Coast town. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney joined members of the Aireys Inlet Fire Brigade to announce today that land has been acquired on the Great Ocean Road, near the centre of town. The…
Victoria’s south west will soon have access to better mental health, drug and alcohol support, close to home, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Facilities Renewal Grants Fund to improve services across the state. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that South West Healthcare and Wellways Australia will receive a portion of the…
The Small Business Festival 2018 workshops program will roll out across regional Victoria during August, providing ideas, information and networking opportunities to start, operate and grow a business. The festival workshops are a showcase for the successful year-round program that has helped thousands of prospective business owners to access the advice they need to make…
Drivers travelling along the Great Ocean Road to Childers Cove and beyond will benefit from a safer journey thanks to the upgrade of a dangerous intersection. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that work is complete on the Andrews Labor Government’s $1.5 million upgrade of the intersection of the Great Ocean Road, Childers…
Three local sports clubs in the Surf Coast will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Surf Coast Tennis Club, 1st Modewarre Scout Group and Moyhu Pony Club…
Seven sports clubs in Victoria’s south west will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the clubs were amongst 300 successful applicants across the state to receive the…
Sports clubs in the Corangamite and Colac Otway Shires will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced eight clubs were amongst 300 successful applicants across the state to…
Passengers on Warrnambool line services will save up to 10 minutes on their journey when the new V/Line timetable starts on Sunday 26 August. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said locals will benefit from reduced journey times thanks to changes to service stopping patterns. This latest improvement for Warrnambool line passengers adds to the…
The Small Business Festival 2018 workshops program will roll out across regional Victoria during August, providing ideas, information and networking opportunities to start, operate and grow a business. The festival workshops are a showcase for the successful year-round program that has helped thousands of prospective business owners to access the advice they need to make…