A community-based program to reduce youth problem behaviours has been rolled out in Colac after the Andrews Labor Government provided $220,000 in funding. Colac is one of three new sites to receive funding to deliver the innovative Communities That Care (CTC) project – an internationally recognised program that works with communities to prevent anti-social and…
More people Geelong and the Surf Coast will be protected from the sun’s rays, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government installing more sunshades and trees in community spaces and sports clubs across Victoria. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, today announced recipients from the third round of the Community Shade Grant Program. The recipients…
More people in the Colac and Camperdown districts will be protected from the sun’s rays, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government installing more sunshades and trees in community spaces and sports clubs across Victoria. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, today announced recipients from the third round of the Community Shade Grant Program. The…
More people in the South West will be protected from the sun’s rays, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government installing more sunshades and trees in community spaces and sports clubs across Victoria. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, today announced recipients from the third round of the Community Shade Grant Program. The recipients who…
More patients in Victoria’s south west will be able to get the health care they need closer to home, thanks to a big Budget boost for the Andrews Labor Government’s flagship Regional Health Infrastructure Fund. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Victorian Budget 2018/19 will include a $50 million boost…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering record new funding to neighbourhood houses across Victoria to support their staff, their volunteers and the local communities they serve. As part of the Victorian Budget 2018/2019, the Labor Government will invest $21.8 million across the neighbourhood house network so that more families can access the activities and services…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering record new funding to neighbourhood houses across Victoria to support their staff, their volunteers and the local communities they serve. As part of the Victorian Budget 2018/2019, the Labor Government will invest $21.8 million across the neighbourhood house network so that more families can access the activities and services…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering record new funding to neighbourhood houses across Victoria to support their staff, their volunteers and the local communities they serve. As part of the Victorian Budget 2018/2019, the Labor Government will invest $21.8 million across the neighbourhood house network so that more families can access the activities and services…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering record new funding to neighbourhood houses across Victoria to support their staff, their volunteers and the local communities they serve. As part of the Victorian Budget 2018/2019, the Labor Government will invest $21.8 million across the neighbourhood house network so that more families can access the activities and services…
Drivers in the South West Victoria can look forward to safer, more reliable roads as the Andrews Labor Government launches the biggest regional road maintenance blitz Victoria has ever seen. The Victorian Budget 2018/19 allocates $941 million to get on with the job of fixing Victoria’s regional road network, including a massive $77 million maintenance…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to reduce family violence and hold perpetrators to account, with a Warrnambool service provider receiving a major grant to deliver specialist services in the region. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative received a $167,000 grant under the Family Violence Perpetrator Intervention…
The community of Koroit has a new fire station thanks to $1.68 million funding from the Victorian Government. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney, representing the Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino, today opened the new CFA station. The new fire station includes three motor bays, a large shed in the rear yards to house…
Grassroots sports clubs in Victoria’s south west are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and be more competitive. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 16 grassroots sporting clubs in south west Victoria would share in more than $750,000 from the latest round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting…
Grassroots sports clubs throughout Geelong and the Surf Coast are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and be more competitive. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 10 grassroots sporting clubs would share in more than $750,000 from the latest round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants…
Grassroots sports clubs throughout Western Victoria are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and be more competitive. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 14 grassroots sporting clubs would share in more than $750,000 from the latest round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program. The Sporting…
The Victorian Government has welcomed the launch of the Otway Coast Hamlets Marketing Campaign, supported by a $50,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Great Ocean Road Economic and Community Recovery Support Fund. The $1 million fund was established in response to Wye River-Jamieson Track Bushfires in 2015 and has supported a range of activities to…
More Colac patients will get the surgeries they need sooner thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost to upgrade critical air conditioning and sterilisation equipment at Colac Area Health. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Colac Area Health would receive $349,000 through the Labor Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund. The $200…
Colac residents will have soon have access to safer, more secure court facilities thanks to upgrades at the Colac Magistrates’ Court due to start. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that building works at the Colac Magistrates’ Court are set to start next week, with contracts being signed on Monday. Works are expected…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Terang RSL will receive funding to commemorate the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Ms Tierney said $5,000 from the Victoria Remembers Minor Grants Program would help enable the Terang RSL Sub Branch to construct a WWI Diggers dugout inside the Terang RSL. This dugout…
People with special needs will now have access to more of Victoria’s popular attractions, parks and community venues thanks to the roll out of more world-class Changing Places toilets. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Four Kings Car Park in Anglesea and the Winchelsea Tea Rooms would be two of 26 new locations…
People with special needs will now have access to more of Victoria’s popular attractions, parks and community venues thanks to the roll out of more world-class Changing Places toilets. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Portland Foreshore would be one of 26 new locations to build a Changing Places toilet – giving…
People with special needs will now have access to more of Victoria’s popular attractions, parks and community venues thanks to the roll out of more world-class Changing Places toilets. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today announced Lake Pertobe in Warrnambool would be one of 26 new locations to build a Changing Places toilet –…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Torquay RSL will receive funding to commemorate the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Ms Tierney announced $10,000 from the Victoria Remembers Minor Grants Program would help enable the Torquay RSL Sub Branch to conduct the Annual ANZAC Dawn Service at Point Danger in Torquay,…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Terang Mortlake Football Netball Club get players out on the field. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the club would receive $1,958.00 from the Government’s Sport and Recreation Emergency Equipment Grants program. The grant allows the club to replace football equipment that was lost through theft. Each…
The courageous efforts of emergency services workers who battled blazes in the state’s south-west last month will be recognised at a Bushfire Relief Raceday held at Terang Racecourse this Sunday, 15 April 2018. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is providing almost $22,000 towards the Bushfire Relief Raceday,…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool and Port Fairy areas will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at workshops to be held on Wednesday 18 April, 2018 in Warrnambool and Monday 23 April, 2018 in Port Fairy. Last year more than 4,800 people participated in over 430 Small Business…
More Terang patients will get the endoscopies they need sooner thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost to upgrade equipment at Terang Hospital. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Terang and Mortlake Health Service would receive $271,000 through the Labor Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund. The $200 million fund – the largest…
Small businesses in the Forrest area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Monday 16 April, 2018. Last year more than 4,800 people participated in over 430 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…
Small business operators in the Apollo Bay area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 16 April, 2018. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs…
Small business operators on the Surf Coast will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits Torquay on Tuesday 17 April, 2018. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs…
The Andrews Labor Government is protecting the future of Victoria’s biodiversity through $4.7 million funding for regional projects. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the South West Coastal Network for their leadership training project which has been awarded $5,000. The funding is being provided through the Labor Government’s Regional Landscapes and Targeted Action…
The Andrews Labor Government is protecting the future of Victoria’s biodiversity through $4.7 million funding for regional projects. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the Friends of Eastern Otways for their First Aid project which has been awarded $2,200. The funding is being provided through the Labor Government’s Regional Landscapes and Targeted Action…
The Andrews Labor Government is protecting the future of Victoria’s biodiversity through $4.7 million funding for regional projects. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the Heytesbury District Landcare Network for their Skilling Up Landcare project which has been awarded $16,900. The funding is being provided through the Labor Government’s Regional Landscapes and Targeted…
Motorcyclists riding through south-western Victoria will soon benefit from lifesaving safety improvements along five popular routes. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $897,000 in order to boost rider safety in the region. Upgrades include adding extra cushioning and rub rail protection to existing barriers, as well as…
The Andrews Labor Government is making sure students in Moriac have the new state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities they deserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today visited Moriac Primary School to announce it would get a $500,000 funding boost to make sure stages 2 and 3 of its exciting upgrade are delivered on-time and in-full.…
Cricketers at Brierly Christ Church Cricket Club are benefitting from better pitches and cheaper operating costs thanks to a new automated irrigation system. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney formally opened the upgraded system today, made possible thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Andrews Labor Government. The old irrigation system had to be manually…
Accessing the beach at Skenes Creek will be a lot easier and safer for pedestrians with construction underway on a dedicated crossing point. A new pedestrian refuge and traffic island will be built on the Great Ocean Road – east of Skenes Creek Road – to provide locals and visitors with a safer and visible…
A multimillion-dollar investment in better train services for passengers in Victoria’s south west can now begin, with the Andrews Labor Government receiving funding for the $1.57 billion Regional Rail Revival program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that work will soon start on the Warrnambool Line Upgrade to deliver more frequent and reliable…
A Portland sports club 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 Portland Runners Club was one of 222 successful applicants across the State to receive the…
A local sports club 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 Heytesbury Pony Club was one of 222 successful applicants across the State to receive the…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Glenelg Shire community to work with the Glenelg Shire Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. The…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Moyne Shire community to work with the Moyne Shire Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. The…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Corangamite Shire community to work with the Corangamite Shire Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. The…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Surf Coast Shire community to work with the Surf Coast Shire Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Warrnambool community to work with the Warrnambool City Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. The grants…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Colac Otway Shire community to work with the Colac Otway Shire Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti…
More people with a terminal illness in Victoria’s south-west will be able to get the compassionate in-home palliative care and support they need, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Southwest Healthcare would share in $3.86 million this year to improve access to community…
More people with a terminal illness in the Colac district will be able to get the compassionate in-home palliative care and support they need, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Colac Area Health would share in $3.86 million this year to improve access…
More people with a terminal illness in the Portland region will be able to get the compassionate in-home palliative care and support they need, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Portland and District Hospital would share in $3.86 million this year to improve…
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 14 March, 2018. Last year more than 4,800 people participated in over 430 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Western Victoria’s kindergartens upgrade their buildings and playgrounds and buy equipment to provide a more inclusive environment for children with disabilities and additional needs. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $6.4 million for the new Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program to improve classrooms and playgrounds. Local governments,…
Communities in Victoria’s south-west will see more police on the streets, with an additional 6 officers due to hit the beat over the next year as the Andrews Labor Government continues to deliver the biggest boost to police resources in history. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Police Lisa Neville today joined Chief Commissioner Graham…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney is encouraging local not-for-profit arts groups, arts societies, venues and local councils to apply for funding, and increase the range of cultural experiences available in Western Victoria. Applications are now open for the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program to bring new shows, performances and festivals to…
A local Surf Coast sports club 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 that Surf Coast Football Club was one of 222 successful applicants across the State…
A local sports club 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 that Terang Mortlake Football Netball Club was one of 222 successful applicants across the State to…
A local Derrinallum sports club 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 Derrinallum Cricket Club was one of 222 successful applicants across the State to receive the…
Three Colac district sporting clubs 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 Colac Leisure Runners, Colac Rifle Club and Irrewarra Cricket Club were amongst 222 successful applicants…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has encouraged local environmental organisations to apply for the $2 million 2018 Community & Volunteer Action Grants, and $116,000 for Crowdfunding Grants under the Biodiversity On-ground Action Initiative, recently announced by the Victorian Government. The Andrews Labor Government is helping community groups in Western Victoria to undertake…
Tomorrow’s local cricket stars will soon be enjoying better facilities at Mack Oval in Warrnambool with the announcement of funding through the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund – Cricket Facilities. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Warrnambool City Council would receive $90,000 in funding to upgrade facilities at Mack Oval, home of Russells Creek…
The next generation of CFA firefighters are pitting their talents against one another at the 45th Volunteer Fire Brigade Victoria (VFBV) Junior State Urban Fire Brigade Championships in Warrnambool today. Western Victoria MP, Gayle Tierney, representing Minister for Emergency Services, James Merlino, officially opened the annual event this morning. About 800 competitors are taking part…
Warrnambool is the latest rural centre to open a new recovery-based mental health service, which will free up acute hospital beds and boost local employment opportunities for health workers. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today opened the $4.75 million South West Healthcare Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) 10-bed facility. Operations will officially commence in…
The Lorne Sculpture Biennale and Surf Coast Arts Trail events have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to tourism, arts and culture by being awarded grants by the Andrews Labor Government to support their continued success. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that both the 2018 Lorne Sculpture Biennale and the Surf Coast…
Young people from Surf Coast Shire will be celebrated and recognised during the inaugural Victorian Youth Week, which will run from 13 to 22 April. The Surf Coast Shire has received an Andrews Labor Government grant to run the Surf Coast Youth Awards for local young people during the 2018 Victorian Youth Week. The Surf…
Young people from Glenelg Shire will join celebrations and activities during the inaugural Victorian Youth Week in April, when more than 100 activities will run across the state. Glenelg Shire Council received an Andrews Labor Government grant to run the You(th) Can Colour Run during the 2018 Victorian Youth Week, which will run from 13…
Young people from Camperdown will join celebrations and activities during the inaugural Victorian Youth Week in April, when more than 100 events will run across the state. Camperdown College received an Andrews Labor Government grant to run the Health Immersion Project during the 2018 Victorian Youth Week, which will run from 13 to 22 April.…
Young people from the South West will join celebrations and activities during the inaugural Victorian Youth Week in April, when more than 100 activities will run across the state. Warrnambool City Council received an Andrews Labor Government grant to run the unBOOlievable Young Parents Week during the 2018 Victorian Youth Week, which will run from…
The Surf Coast community will soon be enjoying upgraded sports facilities thanks to a $100,000 funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Surf Coast Shire Council was among recipients of the latest round of the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. The funding will enable the…
Small business operators in the Warrnambool area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Wednesday 28 February, 2018. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
Small business operators in the Portland area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 26 February, 2018. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
Birregurra, Cororooke and Apollo Bay will play host to exciting new performances thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated Birregurra Community Group Inc, Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery and Apollo Bay Arts Inc who have received support for their presentations. The productions…
Anglesea will play host to exciting new performances thanks to a $9,042 grant through the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated The Sound Doctor Presents Inc which has received support for a program of contemporary music at the Angelsea Memorial Hall over two weekends, March…
Travelling to one of Victoria’s most popular tourist destinations will soon be a significantly smoother and safer experience for drivers when works to improve Otway Lighthouse Road start next week. The Andrews Labor Government is investing $2.3 million to rebuild 4.2 kilometres of the road – the gateway route to Australia’s oldest surviving lighthouse, the…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping restore some much loved heritage assets in Western Victoria. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that round three of the Labor Government’s Living Heritage Program is now open. The program is giving communities the resources they need to protect our treasured heritage. “Our heritage is a reminder…
Small businesses in the Port Fairy and Warrnambool areas will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Tuesday 20 February, 2018 in Port Fairy and Wednesday 21 February, 2018 in Warrnambool. Last year more than 4,800 people participated in over 430 Small…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping pre-schoolers and their families in the Colac Otway Shire improve their maths skills through a new early years’ program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that early childhood educators at Apex Preschool Centre in Elliminyt and Lavers Hill and District Preschool will participate in Let’s Count training,…
Wandana Heights student, Larissa Zanardo, will represent her region and Victoria on an overseas study tour to learn about the service and sacrifices of our veterans. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Sacred Heart College student will join the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize tour in 2018, tracing the steps of…
Find out how to Detox Your Home when the Andrews Labor Government’s latest mobile chemical collection next visits Warrnambool on Saturday 24 February. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is encouraging local residents to take advantage of the service enabling the safe disposal of potentially toxic household chemicals. Research from the Australian Competition and…
Small business operators in the Birregurra area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 12 February, 2018. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
The Andrews Labor Government has begun repairing the damaged and narrow surface of Foxhow Road, as part of its $40 million investment in widening and making roads safer for drivers in south-west Victoria. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced works have started on rebuilding and widening four kilometres of road between Wettenhalls Lane…
Tomorrow’s local cricket stars will soon be enjoying better facilities at Mount Moriac Recreation Reserve with the announcement of funding through the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund – Cricket Facilities. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $52,810 funding to upgrade facilities at Mount Moriac Recreation Reserve, home of Modewarre Cricket Club. The funding will…
Work has begun on a $257,000 raised boardwalk along the iconic Surf Coast Walk to protect the sensitive Anglesea heathland and enhance the visitor experience. Western Victoria MP Gayle Tierney, representing Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, today turned the first sod on works to build the 180-metre boardwalk at Demons Bluff. EcoProjects Australia is constructing the…
Young people in the Corangamite Shire will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Corangamite Shire Council will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $90,000 over three years for Corangamite Youth Development…
Young people in Colac will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Colac Area Health will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $130,000 over three years for their Our Place 3250 project.…
Young people in the Golden Plains Shire will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Golden Plains Shire Council will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $120,000 over three years for their…
Young people in Surf Coast Shire will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Surf Coast Shire Council will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $140,000 over three years for their Engaged…
Young people in the Moyne Shire will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Moyne Shire Council will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $110,000 over three years for their Moyne Shire…
Young people in Warrnambool will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced two organisations in Warrnambool will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grants for projects that will support young people aged between 12…
The Victorian Government has committed $1 million for Sustainability Victoria to deliver the Victorian Litter Plan, which includes litter grants and programs for local councils and the community to reduce litter in the State. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney has welcomed the grants saying the Victorian Government is taking action to tackle litter…
The Andrews Labor Government has boosted safety for pedestrians outside the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club by installing a pedestrian refuge island on the Great Ocean Road. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works have been completed on the new island, which will provide safer access for pedestrians as they cross the busy…
A local Cobden sports club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Cobden Riding Club were one of 301 successful applicants across the…
A local Colac sports club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Colac Cricket Club were one of 301 successful applicants across the…
Colac residents will have access to safer and more secure court facilities thanks to a $330,000 upgrade and the roll out of new Court Security Officers under the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three Court Security Officers will be deployed on court sitting days from today, Monday 18 December.…
Victoria’s oldest operating courthouse will have safer and more secure facilities as part of a state-wide rollout of Court Security Officers under the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three Court Security Officers will be deployed to the Portland Magistrates’ Court on sitting days from tomorrow, Tuesday 19 December.…
The Andrews Labor Government has installed blue guideposts on the Hamilton Highway to make it easier for drivers to find rest stops. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed the installation of the 72 guideposts, which are installed on the approach to the four rest areas on the highway. The guideposts are in clusters…
Students at Grovedale College are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on a $7.5 million upgrade due to get underway shortly. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Rendine Construction Pty Ltd has been awarded the construction contract. The project will include extending the performing arts building…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping more Colac families and children benefit from better early learning facilities through a major investment in children’s centre infrastructure. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the Andrews Labor Government is investing $301,500 for a significant upgrade to Winifred Nance Kindergarten in Colac, as part of…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to improve safety and encourage more people to use Colac Memorial Square and help cut down on crime. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $109,000 in funding for Colac Otway Shire Council for their Lighting Up Colac Memorial Square project. This funding grant will assist…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to improve safety and encourage more people to use public spaces in Hawkesdale and help cut down on crime. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $44,800 in funding for Moyne Shire Council for their Lighting Up Hawkesdale project. This funding grant will assist with the…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to improve safety and encourage more people to use public spaces in Warrnambool and help cut down on crime. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $52,843 in funding for Warrnambool City Council for their CCTV to Counter Vandalism and Hoon Behaviour project. This funding grant…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Emma House Domestic Violence Services Inc will receive two grants totalling $200,000 as part of a grants program under the Andrews Labor Government. The $200,000 of funding over two years will help the Emma House Domestic Violence Services to provide vital legal assistance to vulnerable and…