Epic Environmental Art Gallery Bound For Halls Gap

Australia’s first dedicated art and environment precinct is set to open in Halls Gap, creating a national centre for environmental art and supporting artists from across Australia, thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today announced construction has begun on Australia’s National Centre for Environmental…

Modernising Student Experience For Future Farmers

The Allan Labor Government is helping more Victorians pursue a career in agriculture through the $50 million Agricultural College Modernisation Program. New state-of-the-art facilities are now open to students of Longerenong College, one of three of Victoria’s agriculture colleges to benefit from $20 million in funding for upgrades to student accommodation and teaching amenities. Longerenong…

Sparking A Bright Future For South West Victoria

Aspiring electricians in Warrnambool can look forward to more training opportunities with South West TAFE boasting new technology labs, thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney today visited South West TAFE’s Warrnambool campus, announcing almost $1 million in funding to upgrade the TAFE’s electrical laboratories and workshops, and install…

More Housing For Workers In South-West Victoria

Regional workers in Victoria can access more affordable housing and accommodation, with support from the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney today visited the Koroit Caravan Park which has seen five new cabins constructed under the Koroit Worker Housing project. Supporting key industries in the region, the $465,000 grant from the Labor Government…

New Grants For Our Tiniest Towns

From Aireys Inlet to Yea, towns across the state can soon apply for grants from the Allan Labor Government to deliver local projects that will make a huge impact in tiny towns right across Victoria. Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney today visited the Talbot Arts and Historical Museum – which received a grant in…

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY RECOVERY AFTER VICTORIAN FLOODS

The Albanese and Andrews Labor Governments are supporting Victorian communities to restore treasured recreation areas and facilities damaged by the floods in October and November 2022. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the Federal and State Governments have provided more than $11.8 million to…

Empowering Our Next-Gen Agriculture Workforce

The Andrews Labor Government is modernising how Longerenong College and Federation University TAFE train Victoria’s future agriculture workforce. Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney today visited Longerenong College to tour the new state-of-the-art student accommodation currently in development, thanks to a $6.5 million investment from the Labor Government. The project will also give students a new…

BETTER, SAFER FACILITIES FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS

Students in Victoria will have better school environments to learn and succeed in, with the Andrews Labor Government funding key maintenance projects at schools right across the state. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that 13 local schools are among more than 350 Victorian schools to embark on a maintenance blitz in…

DOING WHAT MATTERS FOR WESTERN VICTORIA

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering on its election promises for our community – investing in what matters for the people of Western Victoria. We haven’t wasted a day delivering the services and projects that matter to Victorians. With the Victorian Budget 2023/24, we’re getting on with doing what we said we’d…

FUNDS SHINE A NEW LIGHT ON COLAC SPORT

Even more Colac and District sports clubs can look forward to playing day and night with the completion of upgraded oval lighting at Gellibrand, Irrewillipe, Alvie, Birregurra and Warrowie Recreation Reserves made possible by the Victorian Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today joined Colac Otway Shire Mayor, Cr Chris Potter and members…

LOCAL CEMETERIES TO SHARE IN GRANTS ROUND

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering upgrades and maintenance to our public cemeteries, ensuring these important spaces where Victorians reflect and remember those no longer with us continue to be preserved. The Labor government in investing more than $600,000 in grants through the 2022-23 Cemetery Grants Program. Three cemeteries in Western Victoria will share in…

$560,412 GRANTS FOR WESTERN VICTORIA EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Andrews Labor Government has invested $560,412 in Emergency Service Units across Western Victoria to provide essential operational vehicles and equipment, appliances and communication upgrades. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, welcomed the announcement made last week that 22 local emergency service organisations would receive funding to deliver a range of projects. The 22…

$494,574 IN GRANTS FOR SOUTH-WEST EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Andrews Labor Government has invested $494,574 in Emergency Service Units across Victoria’s south west to provide essential operational vehicles and equipment, appliances and communication upgrades. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, welcomed the announcement made last week that 14 local emergency service organisations would receive funding to deliver a range of projects. The…

WESTERN VICTORIA CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

40 grassroots sport and active recreation organisations across Western Victoria are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the successful applicants from the South West of the latest round of…

CONSERVING PORT FAIRY’S HERITAGE INTO THE FUTURE THANKS TO LIVING HERITAGE GRANT

The Andrews Labor Government is conserving one of Port Fairy’s much loved heritage places, the Captain John Mills House thanks to the latest round of the Living Heritage Program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney toda yannounced a $103,000 grant from the Living Heritage Program, giving communities the resources needed to protect our treasured…

$350K BOOST TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS ACROSS WESTERN VICTORIA

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to support communities across Western Victoria with the infrastructure and services it needs to grow and thrive. Minister for Suburban Development Melissa Horne, Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing and the Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 10 local organisations will receive funding for community projects…

MERRI RIVER SCHOOL OFFICIALLY OPEN

The Merri River School in Warrnambool is now officially open, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today visited the school to tour its new campus and learning facilities, which are already benefiting all students and staff at the site. The school is the only special school in the area…

MAKING SCHOOLS MORE INCLUSIVE FOR STUDENTS

Several schools across Western Victoria will receive a funding boost to build inclusive play areas, sensory gardens and outdoor learning areas to support students with disabilities and additional needs, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced three schools – Anglesea Primary School, Inverleigh Primary School and Nullawarre and…

BUILDING BETTER, SAFER LOCAL SCHOOLS

South-West Victorian Students and teachers will be among 111 schools across the state to benefit when a maintenance blitz gets underway. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that 9 schools across Victoria’s south-west will share in more than $1.4 million in the blitz – which includes painting, resurfacing and fixing roofs and…

ANGLESEA COMMUNITY HOUSE RECOGNISED FOR SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP

The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating Victorians’ outstanding achievements in sustainability, announcing the finalists for the twentieth Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney congratulated Anglesea Community House for being named as one of the 41 finalists, spanning businesses, industry, community groups, universities, schools and government organisations. Celebrating 20 years in 2022,…

WARRNAMBOOL COMMUNITY GARDEN RECOGNISED FOR SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP

The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating Victorians’ outstanding achievements in sustainability, announcing the finalists for the twentieth Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney congratulated Warrnambool Community Garden Inc for being named as one of the 41 finalists, spanning businesses, industry, community groups, universities, schools and government organisations. Celebrating 20 years in…

MORE WORKER HOUSING IN KOROIT

Local businesses will have more worker accommodation in south-west Victoria to support key industries like hospitality, construction and agriculture, thanks to an investment from the Victorian Government. Representing Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today toured the Koroit Caravan Park to view works underway on the installation of…

Delivering A Nation-First Hydrogen Research Facility

  Works have begun on Australia’s first fully integrated hydrogen fuel cell research and development facility at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus, under the Andrews Labor Government’s ongoing support of fuel cell and renewable technology. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today visited Deakin’s Warrnambool campus to turn the first sod on…

FUNDING BOOST FOR OTWAY’S WILDLIFE WONDERS

More Victorians will have access to jobs and important services in the Otways thanks to an Andrews Labor Government grant program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced environmental conservation group, Wildife Wonders would receive over $32,100 in funding towards new equipment to support their local social enterprise. The investment will allow the…

BOOST FOR KINDER PLANNING IN WARRNAMBOOL

Our littlest learners in Warrnambool are going to get the best possible start to life with improved kindergarten infrastructure, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Ingrid Stitt and Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative successfully secured $150,000 in Building Blocks Planning Grants to put…

LOCAL WESTERN VICTORIAN CLUBS SCORE FUNDING BOOST

Forty-five grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and organisations in Western Victoria are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in more than $900,000 from the Victorian Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced the successful local applicants of the latest round of…

UPGRADING SKIPTON SCHOOL BRICK BY BRICK

Students at Skipton Primary School are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with the appointment of a builder for the school’s important upgrade. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Ducon Maintenance Pty Ltd has been appointed to build Skipton Primary’s $4.197 million upgrade,…

MORE JOBS AND WORKER HOUSING IN PORTLAND

The Andrews Labor Government is backing Portland to create more jobs across a diverse range of industries, while providing the housing workers need through the newly opened Portland Diversification Fund. Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the $7.5 million Fund is open for applications as part of the $17.4 million Portland Economic Diversification…

BANNOCKBURN TIGERS TO ROAR AT NEW NETBALL PAVILION

The Andrews Labor Government is backing Bannockburn and district netballers with the redevelopment of a new female friendly pavilion at the town’s Victoria Park. Member for Geelong, Christine Couzens and Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today visited Bannockburn Football and Netball Club to formally announce a $1.1 million contribution towards the project which will…

HONOURING AND SUPPORTING WARRNAMBOOL VETERANS

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting our local veteran community and honouring their incredible sacrifice with funding to Warrnambool RSL Sub-Branch. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Warrnambool RSL Sub-Branch would receive over $12,000 to refit the veterans services entrance area and reconfigure existing office spaces to add new facilities to support…

HONOURING AND SUPPORTING TERANG VETERANS

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting our local veteran community and honouring their incredible sacrifice with funding to Terang RSL Sub-Branch. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Terang RSL Sub-Branch would receive over $13,000 to undertake repairs to the floor at Terang RSL Hall. It’s one of 50 projects across the state…

HONOURING AND SUPPORTING COLAC VETERANS

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting our local veteran community and honouring their incredible sacrifice with funding to Colac Legacy Club. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Colac Legacy Club would receive $5,000 to undertake renovations at Legacy House. It’s one of 50 projects across the state to share in $1.1 million…

MAJOR UPGRADE FOR HAMPDEN SPECIALIST SCHOOL

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure students at Hampden Specialist School have better learning environments, with a huge investment to deliver major upgrade for the growing school. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Victorian Budget 2022/23 will invest $4.3 million to replace relocatable buildings with new permanent facilities at Hampden…

MAJOR UPGRADE FOR GRASMERE PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure students at Grasmere Primary School have better learning environments, with a huge investment to deliver a major upgrade for the growing school. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Victorian Budget 2022/23 will invest $2.6 million to deliver upgrades to existing facilities at the school.…

BETTER PUBLIC AGED CARE FACILITIES IN CAMPERDOWN

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with ensuring older Victorians get the high-quality care and comfort they deserve, with a modern redevelopment of the public aged care facility in Camperdown. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Victorian Budget 2022/23 will deliver the redevelopment of Merindah Lodge Nursing Home and Merindah…

SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF OUR REGIONS

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in a suite of new projects across regional and rural Victoria to deliver the infrastructure that locals and visitors need. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle today announced $1,270,319 for the East Beach Precinct project, which is part of the Labor Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund – Round 2. The…

RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED FOR STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

The Andrews Labor Government is investing more than $7.5 million into Victorian not-for-profit organisations to deliver innovative educational programs that enrich the learning experience of students across the state. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) is among almost 80 organisations who will receive a share of the funding,…

Iconic Harbour Landmark In Warrnambool Reopens

The wait is over for local anglers and visitors following the completion of critical repairs at Warrnambool’s historic harbour. The Andrews Labor Government invested $250,000 in emergency funds to repair the Warrnambool Breakwater after a storm caused significant damage in April 2021. The works have restored pedestrian access to the breakwater and parapet walkway, with…

PROGRAM FUNDING A BOOST FOR WARRNAMBOOL COLLEGE

Warrnambool College has received funding from the Accessible Buildings Program, to improve school facilities and infrastructure that supports students and staff with disabilities, thanks to the Victorian Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Warrnambool College has been allocated funding from the Accessible Buildings Program to promote inclusive learning environments, through…

DRIVING DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY ACROSS THE GREAT SOUTH COAST

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting digital technology infrastructure, skills and capability across the Great South Coast. The Labor Government’s $3.5 million Regional Digital Fund supports a broad range of important small-scale digital projects across Victoria including two regional projects in the Great South Coast region to increase digital capability, connectivity, infrastructure and inclusion. The Great…