SESSIONAL ORDERS

I rise to  make a contribution to this debate and in particular I focus my comments on the proposed standing committee. I have looked at the proposal in every  way possible, I think, and the only description I can give it  is of a group of people attempting to  flex some political muscle and ignoring …

PLANNING: CREATING BETTER PLACES PROGRAM

Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria)— My question is to the Minister  for Planning. Can  the  minister  advise the house how the Brumby government is  committed  to supporting the development of strong, vibrant local  communities across Victoria through the Creating Better Places program? Hon. J. M. MADDEN (Minister for Planning)—  I welcome  the question.  I know the…

CORANGAMITE: FEDERAL LIBERAL CANDIDATE

I was astonished to read in last  week’s Weekly  Times quotes from  the federal Liberal  member for Corangamite,  Stewart McArthur,  stating that he had not picked up resentment amongst  voters  in  his electorate  on interest rates or workplace reforms. In relating what the current issues are in the electorate Mr McArthur simply said, ‘If we…

LOCAL SPORT TO BENEFIT FROM NEW GRANTS ROUND

Sport and recreation organisations in Colac and surrounding areas now have more chances to get the community involved in physical activity, thanks to a new round of Brumby Government funding. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney is encouraging local sports clubs to apply for funds under the Country Action Grant Scheme and Victalent initiatives, to…

LOCAL SPORT TO BENEFIT FROM NEW GRANTS ROUND

Sport and recreation organisations in Colac and surrounding areas now have more chances to get the community involved in physical activity, thanks to a new round of Brumby Government funding. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney is encouraging local sports clubs to apply for funds under the Country Action Grant Scheme and Victalent initiatives, to…