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…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (11:29:38) — Also, on behalf of the government, I wish to sincerely thank the efforts of all staff, whether they be the clerks, the attendants, those working in the library, those working in catering or Hansard. It is an enormous effort, and it is that effort that makes working at…
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…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (13:15:04) — Last week Minister Pulford and I visited fire-affected areas in the south-west to meet with local families, some of whom have lost so much, including their family homes. There were many fires on the St Patrick’s Day weekend, but the four main blazes at Terang, Camperdown, Garvoc and Gazette…
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…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (10:51:20) — I rise to make a contribution to the debate and oppose the motion to revoke the planning scheme amendment GC65 moved by Mr Davis, which would have the effect of stopping work on and then further delaying the West Gate tunnel project. There are no legitimate grounds for…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (10:10:04) — I recognise that tomorrow is International Women’s Day and use this opportunity to congratulate the women in my electorate on their outstanding achievements, past and present, and note the positive encouragement of this government’s policies in encouraging the community participation of our women. Local government is one…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) (09:53:21) — I rise to inform the house that the new Post Sentence Authority, charged with overseeing many of Victoria’s most serious criminals, has officially started work. The independent authority with its inaugural chair, Judge Ian Gray, will assume the role that the Adult Parole Board of Victoria (APB) played previously, but…
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…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (16:41:15) — I do note that this bill has been before the house since about 9.45 a.m. today, and we are almost about to go into committee. Honourable members interjecting. The ACTING PRESIDENT (Ms Dunn) — Order! Ms TIERNEY — Thank you, Acting President; I was just checking to see if they were still…
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…