My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Health in the other place. I ask the minister to take action to ensure that residents in Western Victoria Region continue to have access to high-quality medical services and facilities. This government has invested $4.1 billion across Victoria into the largest capital works program in the state’s…
I rise to make a statement on the Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust annual report 2006-07. It is fantastic to see the diversity of performances that have been run by the Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust, and as a result there has been a significant increase in the attendances, including the number of patrons attending…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs in the other place, and it relates to an application put forward by the Corangamite Shire Council for the replacement of an existing playground at Grimwade Park in Lismore with a much more modern playground. The playground area has traditionally been well…
After listening to David Davis and reading the opposition’s motion, at first glance one could be misled into believing that the Brumby government does not care and that at best the Brumby government is somewhat tardy when it comes to the most vulnerable people in the community, but I will just deal with the facts.…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Tourism and Major Events in the other place. For the last three years in May the Great Ocean Road International Marathon has been run between Lorne and Apollo Bay. The event is promoted as a festival of distance running and encompasses four events over two days for…
Last week I had the pleasure of announcing two grants under the Country Football and Netball Program. In Camperdown, $20 000 has been allocated for the extension and widening of two netball courts as well as improved and expanded change rooms and suitable shelter for players and spectators at Leura Oval.It was a delight to…
A pedestrian refuge will be built on Wilson Street, Horsham to further improve safety for pedestrians crossing this busy road, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today. “The refuge is a win for the community which petitioned the Rural City of Horsham for the much needed safety improvement,” she said. The $15,000 pedestrian refuge…
The Great South Coast Food and Wine Group will undertake a marketing project with the help of a $16,000 Victorian Government grant announced today by Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney “The Great South Coast Food and Wine Group, which boasts about 50 members, has established the region as a fresh addition to Victoria’s booming…
A study to establish farmers’ markets across Victoria’s Great South Coast region will be supported with a $33,000 Victorian Government grant, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, announced today. “Great South Coast (GSC) is a regional initiative designed to deliver a range of community and economic development projects on behalf of the six partner municipalities –…
Footballers and netballers in Timboon will enjoy better sporting facilities thanks to a Brumby Government program to upgrade community sports facilities across Victoria. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that as part of the $10 million Country Football and Netball Program, the Timboon Demons would receive $60,000 to: • Create new umpire change rooms and…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney is encouraging all Victorian families to get active, healthy and involved in their local community by taking the Premier’s 30-minute challenge. Ms Tierney said the Premier’s Active Families Challenge would kick-off next month and encouraged families to increase their physical activity levels and get involved in sport and recreation…
Footballers and netballers in Camperdown will enjoy better sporting facilities thanks to a Brumby Government program to upgrade community sports facilities across Victoria. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that as part of the $10 million Country Football and Netball Program, the Camperdown Football Netball Club would receive $20,000 for: • The extension and widening…
Glenelg Shire Council, and all Councils across Victoria are a step closer to making clearer and faster decisions around housing development with today’s release of new draft residential zones by the Minister for Planning, Justin Madden. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said a discussion paper outlining the suggested new residential zones was now available…
The Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced two years’ worth of music and cultural event funding for Corangamite, which will be music to the ears of the region’s younger residents. Ms Tierney said the Corangamite Council would receive $38,900 to run events in 2008 and 2009 through the Brumby Government’s FReeZA program. Successful…
The Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced two years’ worth of music and cultural event funding for Moyne Shire, which will be music to the ears of the region’s younger residents. Ms Tierney said the Moyne Shire Council would receive $31,120 to run events in 2008 and 2009 through the Brumby Government’s FReeZA…
Colac Otway Shire Council, and all Councils across Victoria are a step closer to making clearer and faster decisions around housing development with today’s release of new draft residential zones by the Minister for Planning, Justin Madden. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said a discussion paper outlining the suggested new residential zones was now…
The Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced two years’ worth of music and cultural event funding for Colac Otway Shire, which will be music to the ears of the region’s younger residents. Ms Tierney said the Colac Otway Shire Council would receive $38,900 to run events in 2008 and 2009 through the Brumby…
The member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney will launch the Women Creating Harmony Project this Saturday the 16th of February at the Marrow Theatrette, Geelong at 2.30pm. There are a number of established ethnic communities in the Geelong region who have settled in the region since WW2, predominately of European decent. However, over recent years…
Young people in Terang will be enjoying National Youth Week 2008 in style, thanks to new Brumby Government funding for local organisations to run events and activities during the celebration, the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today. Ms Tierney said Terang Resources Inc had received funding to organise Get Scuffed – youth-led Skateboarding…
People living in Casterton can join in celebrations to mark 100 years since Victorian women won the right to vote, thanks to a Brumby Government grant. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said Casterton and District Historical Society received a $4,500 Centenary of Women’s Suffrage Grant program to put on a photographic exhibition about the…
People living in Colac can join in celebrations to mark 100 years since Victorian women won the right to vote, thanks to a Brumby Government grant. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said Women’s Health Victoria received a $5,000 Centenary of Women’s Suffrage Grant program to run a workshop between April and October 2008 on…
People living in Portland can join in celebrations to mark 100 years since Victorian women won the right to vote, thanks to a Brumby Government grant. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said Historic Buildings Restoration Committee, Portland received a $8,000 Centenary of Women’s Suffrage Grant program to construct an artist-designed ornamental seat to place…
Young people in the Colac Otway Shire will be enjoying National Youth Week 2008 in style, thanks to new Brumby Government funding for local organisations to run events and activities during the celebration, the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today. Ms Tierney said the Colac Otway Shire and the Otway Health Community Services…
Maritime archaeology students will this week undertake a research excavation at one of Victoria’s most important heritage sites, the Clifton Springs Spa Complex, the Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced today. With guidance from Heritage Victoria’s maritime archaeology team, the students from Adelaide’s Flinders University will focus on the 1890s Long Jetty site, looking…
My matter is directed to the Minister for Industry and Trade. The 2008 annual statement of government intentions presented on Tuesday by the Premier reinforces the imperative for this government to have policies, programs and legislation to encourage and foster strong families, strong communities and strong economic growth. Of course jobs are central to this…
I rise to speak on the Ballarat Health Services annual report of 2006-07. This report is a remarkable achievement for Ballarat Health Services. It is particularly worth noting that the 150th anniversary of the Ballarat Base Hospital was celebrated in September. The foundation stone for the hospital was originally laid on Christmas Day one year…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public Transport in the other place. On 30 January the minister announced the government’s Regional Bus Improvement Program. Services in Colac will be boosted from 20 to 114 services a week. The Colac bus service will now provide 21 services a day from 8.00 a.m. till 6.00…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — My question is to the Minister for Industry and Trade. Can the minister please outline to the house the effects of the closure of the Mitsubishi manufacturing plant in Adelaide on the Victorian automotive industry? Hon. T. C. THEOPHANOUS (Minister for Industry and Trade) — I thank the member for…
Many members of this house attended a range of Australia Day ceremonies in late January. I had the pleasure of attending functions at Portarlington, Geelong and Ballarat, but I want to mention particularly the community awards at the Ballarat ceremony and the importance of local communities recognising issues in their communities and actively working to…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs in the other place. It relates to a grant application made by the Warrnambool City Council for the Albert Park trail network. I understand stage 1 has been submitted to the minister’s office. The proposal is to create a passive trail network…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — My question is to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change. Can the minister outline for the house some of the ways in which the Brumby government will build on its leadership role in the effort to tackle climate change during 2008? Mr JENNINGS (Minister for Environment and Climate Change)…