Hundreds of students from schools across Victoria will work side-by-side with leading creative professionals this year, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Creative Learning Partnerships program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced a $10,000 grant for Simpson Primary School to partner with Natimuk artist, Hannah French to bring new learning experiences to…
The Victorian Government is helping improve community transport in Corangamite Shire with a funding boost to undertake an audit of existing options. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said a $70,000 investment from the State Government’s Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program, will help identify any gaps, or opportunities for improvement, in the existing community transport…
More Victorian government Aboriginal school students in Victoria’s south west are being supported to complete Year 11 and 12, thanks to the Victorian Government’s Marrung Education Scholarships program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the 7 Marrung Education Scholarship recipients from south west Victoria for 2019 and 2020, who were among 40 Aboriginal…
Warrnambool will be taken to the next level as part of a new project transforming regional Victoria backed by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced a $74,550 grant from the new Regional Coworking Spaces and Creative Places program to One Day Studios that will support a dynamic new project…
Cororooke’s Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery will be taken to the next level as part of a new project transforming regional Victoria backed by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced a $75,000 grant from the new Regional Coworking Spaces and Creative Places program to Red Rock Regional Theatre…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Aboriginal communities in Victoria’s south west by boosting and investing in local infrastructure. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Gavin Jennings and Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney have announced eight projects across the state that will share in more than $3 million as part of the Aboriginal Community Infrastructure program.…
The Andrews Labor Government will make it easier for families in Colac and Warrnambool to secure a kindergarten place for three and four-year-old children by supporting local councils to develop a central enrolment scheme to simplify enrolment processes. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced Warrnambool City Council and Colac Otway Shire Council were…
Terang Harness Racing Club will be the place to be this Saturday 15 February with top harness racing and fun for the family thanks to a funding package worth more than $41,000. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today that the Andrews Labor Government is kicking in more than $15,000 from its Victorian…
The Andrews Labor Government is making camping better and more accessible for Victorians in the south west, with works to commence at a popular Otways campground. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced a $448,000 expansion for the Dandos Campground near Gellibrand along the Gellibrand River. It means the site will be able to cater…
The iconic Colac Botanic Gardens will be rejuvenated thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Round One of the Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens Grants Program will see 17 gardens across the state receive grants worth $1.4 million. Colac Botanic Gardens will receive a $95,000 grant to improve the supply of water required to irrigate…
The iconic Warrnambool Botanic Gardens will be rejuvenated thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Round One of the Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens Grants Program will see 17 gardens across the state receive grants worth $1.4 million. Warrnambool Botanic Gardens will receive a $129,132 grant to repair the eastern and western paths systems, improve…
The iconic Hamilton Botanical Gardens will be rejuvenated thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Round One of the Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens Grants Program will see 17 gardens across the state receive grants worth $1.4 million. Hamilton Botanical Gardens will receive a $86,000 grant for completion of design and heritage planning for a…
Camperdown Racecourse is the place to be this Saturday, with plenty of action on and off the track thanks to a funding package worth more than $29,000. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing more than $10,000 from its Victorian Racing Industry Fund – Raceday Attraction Program to…
Students from the state’s south west will have better access to training thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced $60,000 to help Terang College charter two 24-seat buses for two years to transport VET students from five schools within the Corangamite Trade Training Cluster to attend programs in…
Volunteers in Western Victoria are receiving a welcome funding boost as part of a state-wide investment in new emergency services equipment by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Emergency Services, Lisa Neville recently announced 294 new grants totalling more than $13.75 million as part of the 2019–20 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). Labor Member…
More locals in Western Victoria will be protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government installing more sunshades in public areas and sports clubs. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the fifteen community organisations in Western Victoria who will receive a share in almost $1 million from the…
Enthusiasts at the Simpson Car Club near Cobden will now enjoy more accessible and safe events, thanks to upgraded lighting funded through an $88,781 investment from the Andrews Labor Government’s Pick My Project initiative. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed the Simpson Speedway upgraded lighting, which had become outdated and in vital need of…
More men in Warrnambool will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to a Victorian Government grant for a new men’s shed. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Warrnambool Men’s Shed would receive $80,000 towards their much needed new shed. The grant will build a new 32 x 12 metre…
More men in Heywood will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to a Victorian Government grant for an extended men’s shed. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Heywood Men’s Shed would receive $14,000 towards their much needed shed extension. The grant will build an extension of the existing shed…
Two young farmers from Western Victoria have received scholarships of up to $10,000 thanks to funding from the Victorian Government as part of the $125,000 Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarships program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney congratulates the local winners of the fifth round of scholarships who were announced at an awards ceremony…
More South West students learning and playing outdoors are set to receive much-needed protection from harmful UV radiation thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Gayle Tierney MP today announced Cudgee Primary School would receive $19,692 for permanent shade infrastructure. Around the state, 77 schools are sharing in almost $1 million from the latest round of…
Seniors living in the Colac region are set to benefit from a $300,000 funding package from the Victorian Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Community Hub Inc in Colac will receive a $75,000 grant as part of the package to strengthen seniors’ involvement in the community and reduce social isolation and…
A safer and more accessible path up Mount Noorat will enable more people to enjoy the views across the township below, thanks to a $40,000 investment from the Andrews Labor Government’s Pick My Project initiative. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed the upgrade walking track which will benefit the Noorat community and tourists,…
The Victorian Government is getting behind local communities and men’s mental health and social wellbeing, by opening a much improved men’s shed in Anglesea. A $20,000 Victorian Government grant has supported the refurbishment of the Anglesea Men’s Shed in Cameron Road. The refurbishment includes a new main entry, separate metal working area, a large community…
Adult learners in Western Victoria are set to benefit from the launch of a Ministerial Statement that invests in more targeted courses to reduce adult illiteracy and innumeracy and make it easier for Victorians to get jobs. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education, and Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney officially launched the…
Adult learners in Western Victoria are set to benefit from the launch of a Ministerial Statement that invests in more targeted courses to reduce adult illiteracy and innumeracy and make it easier for Victorians to get jobs. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education, and Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney officially launched the…
Children in Glenelg Shire are set to benefit from technology upgrades ahead of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten starting next year, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced four early childhood services in Portland would share $10,500 in funding to purchase tablet computers through the Labor Government’s Children’s Facilities Capital…
Children in Colac are set to benefit from technology upgrades ahead of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten starting next year, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced two kindergartens would receive funding to purchase tablet computers through the Labor Government’s Children’s Facilities Capital Program (CFCP). The Children’s Facilities Capital Program…
Children in Corangamite Shire are set to benefit from technology upgrades ahead of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten starting next year, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced seven kindergartens in the Corangamite Shire would share $10,370 in funding to purchase laptop computers through the Labor Government’s Children’s Facilities Capital…
A high-risk intersection near Birregurra will soon be a lot safer for drivers with major construction underway on a new roundabout thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the Labor Government was taking action to improve safety at the intersection of Birregurra-Forrest Road, Colac-Lorne Road and Deepdene Road following…
The Andrews Labor Government is keeping the legacy of local veterans alive with funding of new grants to support the community. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced four Western District RSL’s are amongst 84 projects right across the state that will share in $1.4 million as part of a range of grants…
Victorians are waiting less time than ever before for elective surgery and urgent specialist appointments, despite huge surges in the number of people attending hospitals driven by an unprecedented flu season, new data shows. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Jenny Mikakos last week released the hospital and ambulance performance data for the September quarter…
Victorians are waiting less time than ever before for elective surgery and urgent specialist appointments, despite huge surges in the number of people attending hospitals driven by an unprecedented flu season, new data shows. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Jenny Mikakos last week released the hospital and ambulance performance data for the September quarter…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Victorian farmers to invest in new equipment and technology to improve sustainability and reduce energy costs with the rollout of new Agriculture Energy Investment Plan grants. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed the latest recipients to receive the grant. The grants will support farm businesses complete projects…
There are more opportunities for people living in Western Victoria to get active and healthy with 18 local sporting clubs sharing in over $737,000 in funding from VicHealth for sports clubs across the state. Through VicHealth’s funding, local sports clubs have created more opportunities for women and girls to get active by offering new female…
The Victorian Government has delivered on its promise to ban lightweight plastic shopping bags in Victoria to reduce plastic pollution and help protect the environment. The ban will apply from 1 November bags being provided at point of sale by all retailers, including supermarkets, fashion boutiques, fast food outlets, convenience stores, and service stations and…
More Victorians will be enjoying upgraded sport facilities thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s record investment in country football and netball clubs. Warrnambool’s Davidson Oval is one of 17 projects that is receiving funding in the latest round of Country Football and Netball Program grants. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today confirmed that funding…
More people in Victoria’s south-west living with a chronic illness will get support from their local peer-led support groups thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced local support groups were among 69 to share in more than $313,000 of grants through the Health Condition Support…
Drivers will have a safer, smoother and more reliable journey on Camperdown-Lismore Road with significant upgrades now underway thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Around three kilometres of Camperdown-Lismore Road near Larralea, south of Lismore, will undergo a full pavement rebuild to improve its strength, durability and longevity. The old road surface will be churned…
Students at Brauer Secondary College are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with a builder appointed to begin the school’s exciting upgrade. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that MM Hearn Constructions has been appointed to build the school’s $4.8 million upgrade. The upgrade…
The Andrews Labor Government has awarded $55,000 to the Colac Otway Shire Council to tackle community safety concerns under the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Colac Otway Shire Council would receive funding for the Queen Street Shared Path – Street Lighting Upgrade project. The Colac Otway Shire…
The Andrews Labor Government has awarded $133,967 to the Warrnambool City Council to tackle community safety concerns under the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Warrnambool City Council would receive funding for the Artillery Crescent CCTV and Lighting project. The Warrnambool City Council is one of 14 Victorian…
Wellways Australia and Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD) are two of the 39 health services across the state earmarked for $10 million in facility upgrades. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced almost $100,000 in funding to help improve the quality of care delivered to clients in Victoria’s south-west under the…
Construction on the new Anglesea lifesaving clubhouse has officially commenced thanks to funding support from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today toured the construction site for Anglesea’s modern, fit-for-purpose clubhouse and thanked the club and the community for their work to deliver the new facility. The new building will…
A finewool-growing family operation near Winslow in Victoria’s south-west won the Premier’s Regional Recognition Award and the Small and Medium Enterprises Award at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2019 for their sustainable wool production. Kia Ora Merino’s E.S.P. or Ethical, Sustainable, Profitable wool production is now a feature of the Finnigan family farm, pulling together existing…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the Colac Otway community to host fun and free educational activities and events for local families and children as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three local organisations were among the 118 recipients to receive a grant to help host…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the Corangamite Shire to host fun and free educational activities and events for local families and children as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Corangamite Shire was among the 118 recipients to receive a grant to help host an activity…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the South West community to host fun and free educational activities and events for local families and children as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced two local organisations were among the 118 recipients to receive a grant to help host…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the Golden Plains Shire to host fun and free educational activities and events for local families and children as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Golden Plains Shire was among the 118 recipients to receive a grant to help host…
Children and families in Aireys Inlet and Winchelsea will be well supported thanks to new grants funded by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today announced local playgroups will share in funding from the $50,000 Great Start Community Playgroup Grants program. Each grant of up to $1000 value will help to…
Students in Heywood will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with work under way upgrading Heywood and District Secondary College. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Bowden Corporation has been appointed to build the school’s $600,000 upgrade, which will help it deliver a 21st century education. The…
Local patients and their families in Polwarth will continue to get the very best care from our hard-working doctors and nurses, thanks to a big funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three health services would receive a combined $12.74 million massive investment for nurses and doctors…
Patients and their families in Polwarth will continue to get the very best care from our hard-working doctors and nurses, thanks to a big funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three health services would receive a combined $41.69 million massive investment for nurses and doctors to…
Patients and their families in Glenelg Shire will continue to get the very best care from our hard-working doctors and nurses, thanks to a big funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced two health services would receive a combined $33.35 million massive investment for nurses and doctors…
Patients and their families in Victoria’s south west will continue to get the very best care from our hard-working doctors and nurses, thanks to a big funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced two health services would receive a combined $169.23 million massive investment for nurses and…
Seniors living in Lismore are set to get better connected thanks to a $700,000 funding package from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced South West Healthcare will receive $25,000 for their Lismore Derrinallum Safari Lunch Project as part of the package to strengthen seniors’ involvement in the community and…
Community groups along Victoria’s south west coast will share in more than $260,000 statewide funding from the Victorian Government’s Coastcare Grants Program in 2018/2019. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said, “The Coastcare Community Grants Program supports small-scale community projects in coastal areas, building environmental and community resilience in a changing environment.” “This funding will…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping ensure Colac children of all abilities can get the most out of their time at kindergarten, thanks to a new upgrade. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today visited the Wydinia Kindergarten in Colac to open a new upgrade, which includes a sand pit, veggie and herb garden, tunnel,…
Victoria’s Great Ocean Road communities are invited to have their say on the future of tourism following the release of the Andrews Labor Government’s Regional Tourism Review Discussion Paper. Tourism is crucial to the Great Ocean Road and it is booming – in the latest combined tourism survey results, international and domestic visitors to the…
A vital piece of Western Victoria’s history has been safeguarded for future generations, with the help of a grant from the Victorian Government. The Government contributed $200,000 from the Living Heritage Program towards the restoration of Captain John Mills House in Port Fairy, one of the earliest surviving timber structures in Victoria. The restoration of…
Warrnambool’s passionate footballers and cricketers now have a state-of-the-art automated irrigation system at Mack Oval, keeping the ground in top condition year-round thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened the new irrigation system, made possible with $90,000 from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. The Russells…
Warrnambool’s historic Wollaston Bridge is currently being restored to its former glory thanks to a grant from the Victorian Government. The Government contributed $195,000 from the Living Heritage Program towards the restoration of the bridge, with Warrnambool City Council also contributing $100,000. The bridge was first built in 1890 to facilitate access across the Merri…
Cobden residents can now work out in a modern, well-equipped gymnasium thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney officially opened the new and fully-equipped Cobden Community Fitness Centre today, made possible thanks to $90,000 in funding from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund and a further $185,580…
Winchelsea Golf Club now has a state-of-the-art automated irrigation system keeping its course green and in excellent condition year-round thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney officially opened the new irrigation system today, made possible thanks to $75,000 from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. Winchelsea Golf…
Safety for motorists and train passengers in Victoria’s west has been boosted following upgrades to the Princes Highway level crossing in Heathmere thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said works to install new boom gates, bells and flashing lights at the level crossing were aimed at preventing serious collisions…
The Otways creative scene has received a boost thanks to two grants to Apollo Bay and Lorne through the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria, today announced the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Lorne Community Arts and Culture Foundation are 2 of 13 community groups across…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping more kindergartens in Western Victoria upgrade their playgrounds and buildings and buy new equipment to support children with additional needs. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed the launch of the 2019 round of the Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program for local centres. The Victorian Budget 2019/20 included $6 million…
Warrnambool Arts Gallery will further connect and inspire audience’s thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated Warrnambool City Council, which has received a $46,405 grant to contract a Curator of Cultural Engagement for the Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) Maar Nation gallery. The Curator will receive mentorship…
It will now be easier for Victorians living in Western Victoria to get active thanks to 16 local sporting clubs sharing in over $750,000 in funding from VicHealth. This funding will support local sports clubs to create more opportunities for women and girls to get active by offering new female teams or programs and providing…
The work of local history groups to preserve our community history for generations to come has been recognised as part of the 2019 Local History Grants Program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the three community groups in Victoria’s south west who were among 49 community groups across the state to share…
Students in Lismore will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with work under way upgrading Lismore Primary School. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that BDH Constructions has been appointed to build the school’s $110,000 upgrade, which will help it deliver a 21st century education. The upgrade will…
Warrnambool City Council is one of 20 council areas around Victoria to receive a grant to help stamp out graffiti crime and keep public spaces safe and inviting. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced Warrnambool City Council would receive a grant of $30,000 to tackle vandalism in their neighbourhoods and increase perceptions of public…
A retired W-Class tram has taken its final journey, travelling from the Newport Workshops back in time to World War Two. The tram has found a new home at the Terang RSL thanks to the Andrews Labor Government, where it will be refurbished and fitted out as a World War Two recruitment centre and information…
Victorian tourism is breaking records, bolstered by unprecedented growth in international visitors drawn to country and regional areas. Tourism Research Australia reported that in the year to March, Victoria welcomed 3.1 million international tourists – up 5 per cent on the previous year. The rise in regional Victoria was even more pronounced at more than…
Students at Warrnambool Primary School are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with an architect appointed to design the school’s exciting upgrade. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Rendine has been appointed to design the school’s $739,000 upgrade. The upgrade will deliver a…
Children in Terang, Timboon, Cobden and Skipton will be among almost 20,000 heading to kindergarten this year who will benefit from the Andrews Labor Government’s Australian-first school readiness funding. All kindergartens in Corangamite Shire will receive a funding boost to engage with professional support such as speech pathologists, occupational therapists and language and literacy experts,…
Bannockburn’s run-down and unsafe netball courts have been rebuilt to competition standard, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened the two courts, made possible by a $100,000 grant from the Labor Government’s Country Football and Netball Program. The Victoria Park Recreation Reserve…
Sporting clubs in Western Victoria are among 386 grassroots sports clubs across Victoria sharing in more than $530,000 in grants to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the 17 clubs that had successfully applied for funding in the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s 2018-19…
Thousands of Victorians are still waiting to receive the funding and services they desperately need under Scott Morrison’s botched rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today called on the Federal Liberal Government to step up and finally deliver an NDIS plan to the estimated 497 people in…
Thousands of Victorians are still waiting to receive the funding and services they desperately need under Scott Morrison’s botched rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today called on the Federal Liberal Government to step up and finally deliver an NDIS plan to the estimated 318 people in…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $860,000 in funding for a new program to provide targeted support and stronger services for people sleeping rough in Warrnambool. The Andrews Labor Government is working closely with the City of Warrnambool and service provider Brophy Family and Youth Services to deliver the program, which includes…
The Victorian Government has announced the opening of the 2019-2020 Victorian Landcare Grants for projects that protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment in Western Victoria. Minister for Energy, Environment & Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced the $1.76 million grants program to support Landcare and other environmental volunteer groups. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle…
Finalists have been announced for the 2019 ResourceSmart School of the Year Awards with Warrnambool East Primary School in the running. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said it’s great to see Warrnambool East Primary School being recognised for its work to reduce its environmental footprint and sharing these learnings beyond the gate. The…
More local roads, bridges and intersections will be upgraded across regional and rural Victoria as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Fixing Country Roads Program, meaning safer and more reliable journeys for drivers. Corangamite Shire Council has secured a portion of the $70 million in second round funding for additional road improvement projects. This funding…
More local roads, bridges and intersections will be upgraded across regional and rural Victoria as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Fixing Country Roads Program, meaning safer and more reliable journeys for drivers. Glenelg Shire Council has secured a portion of the $70 million in second round funding for additional road improvement projects. This funding…
More local roads, bridges and intersections will be upgraded across regional and rural Victoria as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Fixing Country Roads Program, meaning safer and more reliable journeys for drivers. Moyne Shire Council has secured a portion of the $70 million in second round funding for additional road upgrades. This funding will…
The Andrews Labor Government is offering an additional 300 scholarships to aspiring kinder teachers, as well as $9,000 incentives to support early childhood teachers to move to areas where three-year-old kinder is rolling out. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today encouraged local residents to consider pursuing careers in early childhood education, with an…
Ambulances arrived at the scene of emergencies on average more than two minutes quicker in the March quarter than at the height of the ambulance crisis under the former Liberal Government, new data shows. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, Jenny Mikakos earlier this week released the March quarter of the Victorian Health and Human…
Ambulances arrived at the scene of emergencies on average more than two minutes quicker in the March quarter than at the height of the ambulance crisis under the former Liberal National Government, new data shows. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, Jenny Mikakos earlier this week released the March quarter of the Victorian Health and…
Western Victorian locals will have a chance to share their lived experiences and be a part of a once-in-a-generation reform of our mental health system. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney encouraged locals to access the new online portal, share their experiences and tell the Commissioners what matters to them. Submissions will close on…
The Andrews Labor Government is upgrading the Casterton Racing Club to make the course safer and improve access for racegoers and staff for future meetings, as part of a joint funding package worth nearly $42,000. The infrastructure upgrades will include regrading and resurfacing the entrance areas to the public dining room, general admission area and…
The Andrews Labor Government is keeping the legacy of our veterans alive for future generations in Winchelsea. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney has announced $30,000 for Surf Coast Shire Council for the Winchelsea Memorial Park and Interactive Map Project. The grant was approved as part of the Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving Portland District Health the latest cutting-edge equipment so that they can continue to do what they do best. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Portland District Health would receive funding under the Medical Equipment Replacement Program and Engineering Infrastructure Replacement Program grant. In total, the Labor…
The Andrews Labor Government is building or upgrading men’s sheds for communities all over Victoria. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced this year’s Men’s Shed grant applications are now open. The Labor Government is investing nearly $900,000 to build, upgrade or refurbish men’s sheds, which play a key role safeguarding the emotional and…
South Western Centre Against Sexual Assault (SWCASA) will receive counselling and support for an extra 154 survivors of sexual abuse over two years, under a $272,418 funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. The funds are part of a state-wide package set to reach an extra 2,800 survivors of sexual assault across Victoria, providing crisis…
Accessing one of Warrnambool’s fastest-growing commercial and residential centres is now safer and more efficient with works complete on Boiling Down Road thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Rehabilitation and widening works on 1.2 kilometres of Boiling Down Road are now complete, providing extra room for vehicles to pass one another without having to veer…
Drivers will now enjoy a smoother and safer journey when travelling between Lavers Hill and Cobden with the completion of a massive road rebuilding project thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said about 10 kilometres of Lavers Hill-Cobden Road had been completely rebuilt between Chapple Vale and Jancourt East…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping local communities to protect their neighbourhoods from illegal graffiti, with applications now open for the Graffiti Prevention Grants program. Western Victorian Community groups can team up with their local council to apply for a grant of up to $30,000 to tackle graffiti vandalism in their neighbourhoods and increase perceptions…
The Andrews Labor Government and Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney is inviting local organisations that support veterans to apply now for grants of up to $200,000 to spruce up their buildings and facilities. Ms Tierney said the new funding round for the Veterans Capital Works Grant Program would help eligible organisations fund facility…
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 Wednesday 10 April. This is part of the assistance offered by the Andrews Labor Government, from cuts to payroll tax cuts in Regional Victoria to the mentoring services. This support…