The Andrews Labor Government is giving Victorian kids more opportunities to lace up the boots, hit the dance studio or slide down to a skatepark, as part of a refreshed campaign promoting physical activity. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the launch of the Get Your Move On campaign in Victoria’s south…
DetailsAround 40 young offenders will be sent to Barwon Prison in the coming days following rioting at the Parkville Youth Justice Centre. The Andrews Labor Government has today gazetted a secure unit within the prison to operate as a youth remand centre and youth justice custodial centre. The Departments of Justice and Regulation and Health…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsWorks are now underway to upgrade a popular boat ramp at the historic Warrnambool harbour. Minister for Fishing and Boating Sonya Kilkenny today visited the Lady Bay boat ramp, which is being improved to make it easier and safer for boaters heading out on the water. The upgrade will see the boat ramp approach lanes…
DetailsDrivers 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…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is delivering more opportunities to get out and explore Victoria, with construction beginning on the next phase of the Forrest Mountain Bike Revitalisation Project. Works on the Forrest Southern Trailhead and Skills Park kicked off last week in Victoria’s beautiful Otways Ranges, made possible by a $2.1 million investment by the…
DetailsStudents in Woodford are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works are underway at Woodford Primary School to upgrade the playground, install new equipment and complete landscaping works. The Labor Government…
DetailsStudents 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…
DetailsStudents at Mortlake P-12 College 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. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Ausco has been appointed to design the school’s $1.176 million upgrade. The upgrade will deliver…
DetailsBetter facilities are on their way for students at Macarthur Primary School with works commencing on an important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works are underway at Macarthur Primary to deliver an upgrade of the school’s playground equipment. The Labor Government has provided $65,120…
DetailsStudents 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…
DetailsStudents 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…
DetailsStudents at Colac Specialist School 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 Perkins Architects has been appointed to design the school’s $15,443,000.00 million relocation and upgrade. The scope…
DetailsStudents 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…
DetailsBetter facilities are on their way for students at Beeac Primary School with works commencing on an important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced works are underway at Beeac Primary School to install new fencing and complete landscaping works. The Labor Government has provided $69,120 towards…
DetailsStudents at Aireys Inlet 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. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Sibling Architecture has been appointed to design the school’s $2.2 million upgrade. We…
DetailsBetter facilities are on their way for students at six south west schools with works commencing on important upgrades thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced works are underway at Bolwarra Primary School, Allansford and District Primary School, Warrnambool Primary School, Cobden Primary School, Forrest Primary School and…
DetailsWork on the new Armstrong Creek sports pavilion has begun, meaning residents of Geelong’s fast-growing new suburb will soon have the sporting facilities they need. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today joined City of Greater Geelong CEO Kelvin Spiller to break ground at the construction site, where local builders Rendine Constructions are kicking off…
DetailsDrivers 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…
DetailsConstruction works have started on the new Queenscliffe Hub, set to transform the town’s historical museum, library and visitor information centre into a thriving community space, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Duty MP Gayle Tierney today represented Member for Bellarine, Lisa Neville to turn the sod on the project, alongside representatives from…
DetailsWomen racing enthusiasts will be invited to dine in style at the Terang trots this November as part of a joint racing and infrastructure funding package worth more than $47,000 supported by the Andrews Labor Government. The Labor Government is providing more than $12,000 towards two racing infrastructure upgrades at Terang Racecourse, and almost $9600…
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