A new fire station has been officially opened in Port Fairy with a modern facility ensuring the brigade can continue its vital work, protecting the Victorian community and saving lives for many years to come. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today visited the site to congratulate Port Fairy’s volunteer firefighters. The new $2.8…
Local businesses will have more worker accommodation in south-west Victoria to support key industries like hospitality, construction and agriculture, thanks to an investment from the Victorian Government. Representing Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today toured the Koroit Caravan Park to view works underway on the installation of…
There has never been a better time to begin a rewarding career in early childhood education, with the Andrews Labor Government making it easier than ever to start a Free TAFE course in early childhood at South West TAFE. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today visited the Port Fairy Community…
Works have begun on Australia’s first fully integrated hydrogen fuel cell research and development facility at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus, under the Andrews Labor Government’s ongoing support of fuel cell and renewable technology. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today visited Deakin’s Warrnambool campus to turn the first sod on…
Nursing students at South West TAFE will soon have the world-class learning facilities they deserve, with the Andrews Labor Government making it easier than ever to get the high-quality industry training they need, closer to home. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today visited SW TAFE’s Warrnambool campus to announce $1.2…
More Victorians will have access to jobs and important services in the Otways thanks to an Andrews Labor Government grant program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced environmental conservation group, Wildife Wonders would receive over $32,100 in funding towards new equipment to support their local social enterprise. The investment will allow the…
Boaters will benefit from improved access to the water at Lake Bullen Merri near Camperdown, thanks to an upgrade of the boat ramp facility – which is just weeks away from completion. Minister for Fishing and Boating Sonya Kilkenny today visited the South Beach boat ramp – which is being replaced with a new two-lane…
Works 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…
Lorne student Jack Belsar-O’Connor has been recognised alongside the state’s best performing VCE students in the Premier’s VCE Awards. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the Lorne P-12 College student on his outstanding achievement. Jack was recognised with an award in Music Performance (VCE VET). He was among Victoria’s top performing VCE…
Better facilities are on their way for students at Forrest Primary School with the appointment of an architect to design an upgrade at the school thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced James Deans & Assoc Pty Ltd would design works to deliver the much-needed refurbishment of…
Schools in Western Victoria are set to receive a boost in funding for essential maintenance and bushfire preparedness projects, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 4 schools were among 47 across the state to share in $4.275 million in Term 2 funding for projects under the…