The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to repair the historic Winchelsea Globe Theatre. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced the Surf Coast Shire Council will receive a grant for urgent timber repairs to joinery and exterior trim, roof repairs and treatment of rusted pressed metal ceilings. The repairs are possible thanks to…
More patients in south-west Victoria will get the high quality care they need thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost for upgrades at Warrnambool and Camperdown hospitals. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced South West Healthcare would receive $2 million through the first round of the Labor Government’s new Regional Health Infrastructure…
Terang and Mortlake families will be able to access better healthcare closer to home, with the $1.9 million Terang and Mortlake Health Service redevelopment now officially open. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today opened the new modern, world-class health facilities which will see more local residents receive the care and treatment they need, closer…
The Andrews Labor Government will upgrade bus infrastructure and build more car parking spaces at stations across the South Western Victoria to make it quicker and easier for locals to get around. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that the coach interchanges at Portland, Hamilton and Warrnambool stations will be upgraded with new shelters…
The Andrews Labor Government will build a new bus shelter and footpaths to better connect locals with shops, schools and each other. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that new bus shelters and bays will be installed at Milton Street in Bannockburn. The Labor Government will also extend footpaths and build a new school…
The Andrews Labor Government is improving access to bus services in Torquay and Jan Juc. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that the Labor Government is investing $120,000 to upgrade bus parking bays and widen roads to make it safer and easier for locals to get around. A new paved bus bay will be…
Moyne Health Services will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence through the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Moyne Health Services had secured $9760 from the $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Hospitals and…
Lorne Community Hospital will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence through the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Lorne Community Hospital had secured $3400 from the $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Hospitals and…
Terang & Mortlake Health Service will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence through the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Terang & Mortlake Health Service had secured $11,170 from the $20 million Health Service Violence…
Small business operators in the Bannockburn area will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Friday 17 March 2017. Businesses in surrounding towns such as Inverleigh, Teesdale, Lethbridge, Meredith and Batesford can also take advantage of the bus services on offer during this visit…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 8 March 2017. Last year more than 4,600 people participated in over 450 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…
The Andrews Labor Government’s upgrade of a fourth level crossing on the Warrnambool line is now complete, part of its record investment in level crossing upgrades on the Warrnambool line to return services to timetable. Member of Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed the upgraded crossing at Back Larpent Road in Larpent, where lights, bells and…
Victorian emergency management volunteers are getting a well-deserved funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Hundreds of grant applications for equipment, communications, facility upgrades and community engagement and training have already been received from volunteer organisations across the state. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP this…
Students at Timboon P-12 School are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on the school upgrade due to get underway shortly. 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 $5.2 million project will…
Sporting clubs in Western Victoria looking to open more doors for women and girls to play the sports they love are being urged to apply for a VicHealth funding grant. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced applications for VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program are now open to community sports clubs in Western Victoria. The…
Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority has had another strong year, delivering healthier waterways and catchments, jobs and more liveable communities for the south west region. Minister for Water Lisa Neville has released the 2015-16 Victorian Catchment Management Authorities Actions and Achievements Report, highlighting the great work getting done by Victoria’s 10 catchment management authorities. CMAs…
New overtaking lanes will be built on the Midland Highway between Bannockburn and Meredith, boosting safety for all road users. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the new lanes will provide drivers with a safer option to overtake other vehicles along the busy stretch. Following community consultation, local residents called for overtaking lanes to…
The Coleraine community will be better prepared for flooding thanks to a $170,000 funding boost from the Andrews Government to help complete a detailed flood study. The study will use local knowledge and data collected by the Coleraine community to update flood maps, and other flood emergency planning and education material. The community’s recommendations for…
Students at Warrnambool West Primary School are a step closer to the facilities they deserve, with Bradbury Dicker Group appointed to design a $123,000 upgrade of the school. Gayle Tierney MP, local member for Western Victoria, said the $123,000 upgrade includes work on several areas within the school, particularly the multipurpose building. The Andrews Labor…
Students at Grovedale Primary School and Grovedale West Primary School are a step closer to the facilities they deserve, with 3iD Studios Pty Ltd appointed to design over $300,000 of upgrades at the schools. Gayle Tierney MP, local member for Western Victoria, said the $311,000 upgrades include repairs and upgrades to a number of areas…
Students at Bellbrae Primary School are a step closer to the facilities they deserve, with 3iD Studios Pty Ltd appointed to design a $158,000 upgrade of the school. Gayle Tierney MP, local member for Western Victoria, said the $158,000 upgrade includes repairs to timber decking, the basketball court and the oval, as well as rectifying…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today celebrated the beginning of Warrnambool’s CBD revitalisation project that will support up to 260 retail, hospitality, tourism and business services jobs. The Andrews Labor Government is investing $5 million in the $15 million project, which will deliver a range of streetscaping improvements that better cater for the needs…
The Victorian Government is supporting the Surf Coast Shire Council with an urban renewal planning project that will develop a clear direction for revitalising the CBD and facilitate private investment in the area. The Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Victorian Government’s $40,000 funding towards the planning project on behalf…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting Victorian families living in the south west first by giving grassroots cricket clubs the support they deserve. Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria, announced today that Pomborneit Recreation Reserve is set to benefit from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund by receiving a $30,000 grant. The funding will…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting Victorian families living in the south west first by giving grassroots cricket clubs the support they deserve. Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria, announced today that Walter Oval in Warrnambool is set to benefit from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund by receiving grants through a $100,000 grant…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing $30 million to make travel along the Great Ocean Road and through the Otways safer and more reliable for locals and tourists. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced safety improvements on both the Great Ocean Road and the Forrest-Apollo Bay Road, funded by $25 million for the…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting Victorian families living in the south west first by giving grassroots cricket clubs the support they deserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today that three cricketing facilities in the south-west – Irrewarra Cricket Club, Pomborneit Recreation Reserve and Walter Oval in Warrnambool – are set to benefit…
The Andrews Labor Government is making roads in the south west safer with a $40 million investment to upgrade narrow roads and a $10 million maintenance funding boost. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan and Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today visited the intersection of Myamyn-Macarthur Road and Hamilton-Port Fairy Road in…
Tourists and local residents will be able to travel the entire length of the Great Ocean Road just in time for Christmas with two lanes of traffic open along the entire costal route. With initial construction now complete, work zones near Wye River and Separation Creek will be cleared this week, as promised, before the…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting families first by giving the Bannockburn community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. The Bannockburn community can look forward to upgraded sport and recreation facilities thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government’s $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting families first by giving the Winchelsea community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Surf Coast Shire is set to benefit from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund by receiving a $75,000 grant for the Winchelsea Golf Club…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting families first by giving the Gellibrand community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. The Gellibrand community can look forward to upgraded sport and recreation facilities thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government’s $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting families first by giving the Woorndoo community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Moyne Shire is set to benefit from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund by receiving an $80,000 grant for the Woorndoo Netball Change Facility…
The Andrews Labor Government is making it safer for students in Victoria’s South West to travel to school, with 18 new flashing 40km/h speed signs set to be installed before the 2017 school year. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said $103,000 will be spent on the new time-based signs to help make drivers more…
Glenelg Shire Council has been given a financial boost by the Andrews Labor Government to support LGBTI young people in the Glenelg Shire. HEY Grants fund groups and organisations to undertake mental health and community engagement activities for young people aged between 14 and 25. They aim to raise awareness, promote acceptance of diversity, eliminate…
Beeac Primary School students will enjoy a new outdoor area thanks to a $75,200 grant from the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Inclusive Schools Fund Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced funding for the new outdoor area that will include an outdoor breakout area with play equipment. The Labor Government established the Inclusive Schools…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping the Koroit Irish Festival grow. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced a $5000 Regional Events Fund grant today to help the popular festival attract more visitors to the region than ever before. In its 21st year, the Koroit Irish Festival features live music, theatre and a Gaelic sports…
Young people in Heywood will be better connected to their local communities and have a greater voice in decision making. Glenelg Shire Council will receive a Rural and Regional Local Government Youth Engagement Program grant of $30,000 from the Andrews Labor Government for The Youth Action Crew (YAC) Project. YAC is a committee of young…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting families first by giving the Mortlake community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Moyne Shire Council is set to benefit from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund by receiving a $200,000 grant for the Mortlake Swimming Pool Wet…
Colac children and families can now come together, get active, have fun and embrace the outdoors at two new playgrounds. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened new playgrounds at Eastern Reserve and Wyuna Estate Open Space in Colac. The Andrews Labor Government is making major upgrades to community sport and recreation facilities…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with planning works to duplicate the Midland Highway between Bannockburn and Geelong. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff has been awarded a $670,000 contract to develop the business case for the project. WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff will work with VicRoads to assess the…
The Andrews Labor Government will build Winchelsea’s first ever ambulance station so paramedics can respond even quicker to local emergencies. Winchelsea will also receive a new peak period unit staffed by seven full-time equivalent paramedics. This will be the first time that a permanent paramedic resource will be located in Winchelsea. The Winchelsea area is…
Grassroots sports clubs in Western Victoria have won $33537 in grants to help more women and girls play the sports they love. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced 10 recipients of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program. The program is all about boosting access to grassroots sport and recreation so even more people can enjoy…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to help more women and girls in Western Victoria earn sports leadership roles. The new Change our Game campaign is all about encouraging the sector to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage more women and girls to reach their full potential. Our reforms follow the Women and Girls in…
The Andrews Labor Government will give police new powers to collect the DNA of suspected criminals, introduce new laws to crackdown on organised crime and drive by shootings, and establish a dedicated police assistance line for the community, as part of a comprehensive plan to keep Victorians safe. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed…
Local road users in Gheringhap will benefit from a safer and more reliable journey along the Midland Highway with the construction of a new roundabout. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that works to upgrade the intersection of Midland Highway and Fyansford-Gheringhap Road are complete. The new $2.48 million roundabout includes new street…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping athletes in Western Victoria become sporting champions by assisting with the costs of travel. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced a total of $6000 grants to 5 sporting clubs in Western Victoria so that they can compete and participate without the burden of travel costs. Recipients of…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the Golden Plains Shire to prepare the Inverleigh flood study. The study will prepare detailed flood maps and other material to support appropriate development in the growing township and ensure the community is not exposed to increased flood risk. The local community’s recommendations for upgrading flood warning services and…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping the State Library Victoria provide important IT services and support to kindergartens in Western Victoria The support provided by the State Library is highly valued among independently run kindergartens in Western Victoria, which often struggle to meet the IT demands of running a high-quality early childhood education. Our Government…
The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for more families to find a kindergarten place outside of the normal enrolment period. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced an extension of the pre-purchased places pilot program in Warrnambool, securing at least 14 kindergarten places in 2017. The Government purchases and reserves places for children…
The Andrews Labor Government is equipping sporting clubs in Western Victoria with a life-saving defibrillator. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the 11 clubs in Western Victoria receiving the life-saving device as part of the second round of the Defibrillators Grants Program. The recipients include: Country Hockey Umpires Colac Colac District…
The Andrews Labor Government has delivered $175,000 in grants to support a number of state-wide community organisations to hold events to raise awareness about violence against women as a part of Victoria Against Violence. Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence Fiona Richardson has awarded Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West a…
Students in the South West will receive free eye testing and glasses at school in a Victorian-first. The Andrews Labor Government today launched the Glasses for Kids program. More than 30,000 Prep to Year 3 students at 250 schools most in need will have their eyes tested and receive free glasses under the program. Children…
Hampden Specialist School students will receive free eye testing and glasses at school in a Victorian-first. The Andrews Labor Government today launched the Glasses for Kids program. More than 30,000 Prep to Year 3 students at 250 schools most in need will have their eyes tested and receive free glasses under the program. Children with…
Colac and Carlisle River students will receive free eye testing and glasses at school in a Victorian-first. The Andrews Labor Government today launched the Glasses for Kids program. More than 30,000 Prep to Year 3 students at 250 schools most in need will have their eyes tested and receive free glasses under the program. Children…
The Warrnambool RSL Sub-Branch Inc has been selected to participate in the Andrews Labor Government’s War Heritage Oral History Training Program. The Program will provide the Warrnambool RSL Sub-Branch Inc and wider Warrnambool community new ways to preserve and learn about local war history. It’s also a chance for the Warrnambool RSL Sub-Branch Inc to…
The Andrews Labor Government will introduce 12 new train services every week on the Warrnambool line as part of a new V/Line timetable that will start on 29 January next year. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said the new trains would make a real difference for people in Western Victoria, giving them more choice…
Local residents and visitors are set to benefit from safer and improved access to Casterton’s Ess Lagoon, part of the popular Kelpie Trail. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the Andrews Labor Government will contribute $30,000 to undertake the improvements works, which will make the existing pedestrian bridge over the lagoon more…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping the Warrnambool RSL Sub-Branch Inc give our veterans the fitting commemoration they deserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced an $80,000 grant for the construction of the Warrnambool ANZAC Memorial. Throughout history, Australia’s veterans have bravely risked their lives to defend our country. It’s important we…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping the Torquay Museum Without Walls Inc give our veterans the fitting commemoration they deserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $2,000 grant for the Remembering the Impact of WWI on Australian Society project, a series of public ‘Conversations in History: WWI’. Throughout history, Australia’s veterans…
In 2016 the Andrews Labor Government will provide $240,000 to help support Victoria’s hardworking wildlife carers and institutions through the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants Program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said around $170,000 will be provided to volunteer shelter operators and foster carers across Victoria, including in Western Victoria with grants of up…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the planning of projects that have the potential to increase visitor numbers, create jobs and drive economic growth in Western Victoria region. The Government’s support will allow the proponents of 26 projects across Victoria to move to the next stage of planning, assessing economic viability and further investigating their…
The Andrews Labor Government is equipping sporting clubs in Western Victoria with a life-saving defibrillator. Today, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced 10 of nearly 150 clubs across the state receiving the life-saving device as part of the second round of the Defibrillators Grants Program. The recipients include: Barwon Valley Pony Club …
Small business operators in the Koroit area will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 7 November 2016. Businesses in surrounding towns such as Woolsthorpe, Mailors Flat, Port Fairy and Hawkesdale can also take advantage of the bus services on offer during this…
Small business operators in the Lismore area will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Tuesday 8 November 2016. Businesses in surrounding towns such as Derrinallum, Darlington, Cressy and Camperdown can also take advantage of the bus services on offer during this visit to…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping communities honour the sacrifice of our veterans, and giving their families the support they deserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced new ways the Labor Government is honouring the legacy of Victoria’s veterans, and giving their families new opportunities to study. Our Commemoration and Community Education Program…
Students in Corangamite and Colac-Otway Shires will soon have better facilities, thanks to a boost of more than $40 million for school maintenance funding. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced 10 of the 436 schools across Victoria that will share in $41.6 million to upgrade old buildings under the Andrews Labor Government’s Planned…
Students in the Surf Coast Shire will soon have better facilities, thanks to a boost of more than $40 million for school maintenance funding. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced 5 of the 436 schools across Victoria that will share in $41.6 million to upgrade old buildings under the Andrews Labor Government’s Planned…
Students at Inverleigh Primary School and Teesdale Primary School will soon have better facilities, thanks to a boost of more than $40 million for school maintenance funding. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced 2 of the 436 schools across Victoria that will share in $41.6 million to upgrade old buildings under the Andrews…
Students in South West Victoria will soon have better facilities, thanks to a boost of more than $40 million for school maintenance funding. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced 9 of the 436 schools across Victoria that will share in $41.6 million to upgrade old buildings under the Andrews Labor Government’s Planned Maintenance…
The Warrnambool Fire Brigade is better equipped for the upcoming fire season thanks to a new $6.7 million fire station located in Mortlake Road and a new medium tanker. Representing the Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today officially opened the new modern facilities and handed over the…
Parents and carers across Western Victoria are getting a helping hand in establishing and operating community playgroups, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. The Great Start Community Playgroup Fund will help new playgroups cover set-up fees and also stock up on toys, play equipment, books and other resources that can be used by families. The…
Nine schools in Western Victoria have been awarded $160,014.57 in government funding to get some much needed protection from harmful UV radiation by installing sun shade around their school. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the recipients of grants from the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s School Shade Grants Program.…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is encouraging arts groups, societies, venues and local councils to apply for funding to attract the best performances in an effort to strengthen regional touring in more places across the state. The Small Regional Presenters program will be available to support regional arts presenters – including not…
Small business operators in the Colac, Apollo Bay and Winchelsea areas will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Tuesday 25 October 2016 in Colac, on Wednesday 26 October 2016 in Apollo Bay and on Thursday 27 October 2016 in Winchelsea. Minister for Small…
Small business operators in the Anglesea area will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 24 October 2016. Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade Philip Dalidakis said the Andrews Labor Government had last year doubled its mobile support for small business, with…
Small business operators in the Bannockburn area will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Tuesday 18 October 2016. Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade Philip Dalidakis said the Andrews Labor Government had last year doubled its mobile support for small business, with…
Terang & Mortlake Health Service and Camperdown Hospital will receive a funding boost to help doctors, nurses and midwives better monitor women and their unborn babies. Forty six hospitals will share in $1.4 million in funding to improve their fetal surveillance processes as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s work to strengthen the quality and…
Warrnambool Hospital will receive a funding boost to help doctors, nurses and midwives better monitor women and their unborn babies. Forty six hospitals will share in $1.4 million in funding to improve their fetal surveillance processes as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s work to strengthen the quality and safety of Victorian maternity wards. The…
Portland District Health will receive a funding boost to help doctors, nurses and midwives better monitor women and their unborn babies. Forty six hospitals will share in $1.4 million in funding to improve their fetal surveillance processes as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s work to strengthen the quality and safety of Victorian maternity wards.…
Colac Area Health will receive a funding boost to help doctors, nurses and midwives better monitor women and their unborn babies. Forty six hospitals will share in $1.4 million in funding to improve their fetal surveillance processes as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s work to strengthen the quality and safety of Victorian maternity wards.…
The Andrews Labor Government has confirmed the first group of successful recipients of its $20 million New Energy Jobs Fund grants. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that the United Dairy Farmers of Victoria will receive $50,000 to look at new energy options for the Victorian Dairy Industry. This project will obtain…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 12 October 2016. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshops across the State. In total 395 workshops were held in the last…
Find out how to Detox Your Home when the Andrews Labor Government’s latest mobile chemical collection next visits Colac on Saturday 15 October 2016. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP encourages locals to take advantage of the service enabling the safe disposal of potentially toxic household chemicals. Research from the Australian Competition and Consumer…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing $1.5 million to boost safety at two busy intersections along the Great Ocean Road. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced the upgrade which will address a history of run-off-road, rear end and intersection crashes at the intersection of Great Ocean Road, Childers Cove Road and Mathiesons Road…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced a new Men’s Shed for the Colac Woodcrafters Guild Inc thanks to a $60,000 grant. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the new shed will boost space for community programs and support the physical and mental wellbeing of locals. The new Colac Woodcrafters Guild Shed will involve…
A temporary bus service has hit the road to help locals get between Wye River and Apollo Bay, after recent heavy rain caused landslides on the Great Ocean Road. Normal V/Line coach services have been unable to run in the area due to emergency road works. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the…
Communities in Western Victoria are invited to join the conversation on the future of community renewable energy projects in Victoria. Local residents can join the wider Victorian community, local government and industry to have input on the future of community renewable energy projects in Victoria. The Andrews Labor Government recently launched the Community Renewable Energy…
Businesses, investors, tourism associations and local councils in Western Victoria can now apply for a new round of grants for major tourism infrastructure projects that boost the economy and create jobs. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure grants were an ideal opportunity for local organisations to get help…
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…
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…
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…