The Tyrendarra Football and Netball Club will be shooting more goals and growing its ranks with the Andrews Labor Government to upgrade change room facilities at Tyrendarra Reserve. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Tyrendarra Football Netball Club was among 23 sports facilities across Victoria to share in more than $2 million…
The Victorian Government is boosting support to vulnerable children and families in south west Victoria with funding for prevention and early intervention support services. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced four local integrated family service providers will receive an additional $514,598.01 to deliver integrated family services that build capacity and work with…
The Victorian Government is boosting support to vulnerable children and families in the Colac region with funding for prevention and early intervention support services. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Colac Area Health will receive an additional $247,265 to deliver integrated family services that build capacity and work with more families at…
Grassroots sports clubs in the Corangamite Shire region are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and win silverware. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced five clubs would share in over $500,000 from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18. “Grassroots sports clubs…
Grassroots sports clubs in Victoria’s south west are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and win silverware. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 13 clubs in South West Victoria would share in over $500,000 from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18.…
A grassroots sports club in Anglesea is getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and win silverware. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Anglesea Football Club would share in over $500,000 from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18 The Club will receive…
The Andrews Labor Government has upgraded another two level crossings on the Warrnambool line, as part of its ongoing investment in safer, more reliable services for V/Line passengers and drivers on the south coast. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works have been completed at Vickers Road, Panmure and Ondit Road in Winchelsea,…
Nearly $40,000 has been awarded to support five local crime prevention projects in Western Victoria under the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Community Safety Fund (CSF) grants. The grants provide up to $10,000 in funding to councils and not-for-profit groups, for projects that help prevent crime and support people to feel safer and more…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (09:58:58) — I rise this morning to talk about the Victorian Training Awards. I had the pleasure and the privilege of presenting our training awards to vocational education and training (VET) students, teachers, training providers and employers, recognising and honouring their outstanding achievements. These awards showcase not only the…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) (17:13:57) — This bill represents a significant step forward in implementing the reforms recommended by Justice Harper in his 2015 review. Dealing with serious sex and violent offenders is extremely difficult. We all wish that these offences were never committed, those victims were never victims and those people were not offenders.…
The Andrews Labor Government is considering options to upgrade the Princes Highway from Colac to the South Australian border, to reduce travel times and increase safety. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced work has begun on a business case to look into ways to give drivers on the key route more chances to safely…
The Andrews Labor Government is targeting alcohol-related crashes involving young drivers in Warrnambool through a new awareness program about the dangers of underage drinking. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced a $25,000 grant for local organisation Communities That Care to run their Smart Generation Program. “The program reduces access to alcohol for minors…
Warrnambool Field & Game is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Warrnambool Field & Game will receive a package from the Defibrillators for…
Laang Speedway Club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Laang Speedway Club will receive a package from the Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs…
Bannockburn Cricket Club players will be smashing sixes, thanks to the construction of three new multi-purpose synthetic cricket nets at Victoria Park Recreation Reserve. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney officially opened the training nets today, made possible thanks to a $67,000 grant from the Andrews Labor Government. The new nets feature retractable soft netting…
South West Healthcare health workers, patients and visitors will be safer as more security guards are deployed as part of another Andrews Labor Government initiative to stamp out violence in hospitals. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced South West Healthcare will receive funding to increase security staffing at the hospital. This funding…
Find out how to Detox Your Home when the Andrews Labor Government’s latest mobile chemical collection next visits Colac on Saturday 21 October 2017. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP encourages locals to take advantage of the service enabling the safe disposal of potentially toxic household chemicals. Research from the Australian Competition and Consumer…
Two of Victoria’s newest schools have chosen their new names. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Bannockburn Primary School’s new name is Bannockburn P-12 College, while Torquay North Primary School will become Torquay Coast Primary School. Bannockburn Primary School will expand next year to include secondary schooling and is relocating to a…
Apollo Bay Sailing Club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Apollo Bay Sailing Club was amongst the 301 successful applicants across the…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a $115 million boost to give Victoria’s busy hospitals relief from a massive surge in demand following one of Victoria’s worst-ever flu seasons. Today, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that local health services will share in a special funding support package, with an additional $1,648,045 for health…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a $115 million boost to give Victoria’s busy hospitals relief from a massive surge in demand following one of Victoria’s worst-ever flu seasons. Today, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that local health services will share in a special funding support package, with an additional $424,952 for health…
Sporting Clubs in south west Victoria will receive funding to encourage more Aboriginal Victorians to play the sports they love. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three clubs will share in more than $34,000 across Victoria from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program. The recipients include:…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced funding to improve the safety, access and amenity of coastal areas. The funding is part of the Government’s nearly $1 million Coastal Public Access and Risk Program that provides financial assistance to Victorian coastal Crown land managers, including volunteer committees of management and local governments, to reduce coastal risk…
Warrnambool is set to host some of the best athletes from around the country thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Warrnambool has secured the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic through the Labor Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program. The Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic…
Students at Airey’s Inlet Primary School are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on a $40,000 maintenance upgrade due to get underway shortly. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today announced that Deca Building Projects has been awarded the construction contract. The Andrews Labor Government is building the Education…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Aboriginal communities deliver improved Maternal and Child Health services to families and children in Warrnambool. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative, partnering with Warrnambool City Council, will receive a grant of $130,000 as part of the Labor Government’s Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health…
Work 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…
An innovative early childhood program in Warrnambool helping local kids get a better start in life is being recognised as among Victoria’s best. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced Nurturing Room Bridges Home to School is one of 15 Victorian Early Years Awards 2017 finalists recognised today for their outstanding contribution to early…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced an additional $4 million in community grants funding for 110 projects across the state as part of its support for the Biodiversity On-ground Action program. When announcing the funding, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said local community initiatives will receive part of the $4 million in funding to…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) — I rise to make a number of comments in relation to points that have been made by a variety of speakers over the course of this debate. I begin by also acknowledging the hard work and commitment that protective services officers (PSOs) and police officers exemplify every day in our…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to protect and restore one of Port Fairy’s most cherished heritage assets, Port Fairy Battery. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced a $200,000 grant to support specialist conservation works to four cannons, carriages and two timber slides at the Battery Hill site, protecting the treasured site…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to protect and restore one of Camperdown’s most cherished heritage assets. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced a $200,000 grant to support the conservation of the Camperdown Clock Tower, protecting the treasured site for generations to come. Constructed in 1896-97 to the designs of local architect…
Western Victoria Landcare groups have been recognised for the significant contributions they have made to the local environment. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP congratulated the Woady Yaloak Catchment Group, Simon Faulkner (Surf Coast Rabbit Action Network) and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority members Angela Jeffery and Bret Ryan today on their awards following…
More men in Winchelsea will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government grant for a refurbished men’s shed. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Winchelsea Men’s Shed would receive $12,000 towards their much needed Shed refurbishment. Supported by the Winchelsea Community House, the…
More men in Apollo Bay will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government grant for a new men’s shed. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Apollo Bay Men’s Shed would receive $60,000 towards their much needed new Shed. Ms Tierney said the new…
A local sporting club in Tyrendarra is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency on and off the park with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that Tyrendarra Gun Club was…
The Andrews Labor Government has upgraded another four level crossings on the Warrnambool line, as part of its ongoing investment in safer, more reliable services for South West V/Line passengers and drivers. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today works have been completed at Station Street in Panmure, Hallowells Road in Cudgee, Rowans Lane…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Colac families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Colac Otway Shire Council was among the 69 recipients of a Children’s Week grant, receiving funding to help it…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Bannockburn families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Golden Plains Shire Council was among the 69 recipients of a Children’s Week grant, receiving funding to help it…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Surf Coast Shire families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Surf Coast Shire Council was among the 69 recipients of a Children’s Week grant, receiving funding to…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Grovedale families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Centres was among the 69 recipients of a Children’s Week grant, receiving funding to help…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Casterton families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Glenelg Shire Council was among the 69 recipients of a Children’s Week grant, receiving funding to help it hold…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping put on fun, educational – and free – events this October for Warrnambool families and children as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Warrnambool will host two events for Children’s Week, including the Warrnambool Toy Library Inc’s Messy Play Day on Saturday…
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 13 September 2017. Last year more than 4,600 people participated in over 450 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…
Small businesses in the Portland area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 6 September 2017. Last year more than 4,600 people participated in over 450 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I rise to update the house on the Andrews Labor government’s strong commitment to Victoria’s training and TAFE system through National Skills Week. National Skills Week, which starts on 28 August, is an opportunity for our TAFEs and other training providers to showcase the fantastic training and skill development…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — Last week many Western Victoria Region constituents received Victorian Disability Awards. The emerging leader award went to Warrnambool’s Bryce Pace, a year 12 Brauer College student. His outstanding effort in advocating for young people with autism makes Bryce, at 18, the youngest award winner. Bryce uses personal experience to…
The Andrews Labor Government is improving safety for drivers in Victoria’s south-west, with crucial works underway on the Princes Highway near the intersection of Henty Highway at Heywood. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today said the reconstruction of this section of highway would improve safety, reduce wear and tear on heavy vehicles, and provide…
The Andrews Labor Government is making South West Victoria safer by expanding programs that make men who have committed family violence take accountability for their actions and stop abusing women and children. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced $195,660 for family violence programs and referral services, encouraging men to acknowledge the impact…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) — We will see whether we will end up in committee. There were a number of questions primarily raised by the Greens party this afternoon in respect of matters in this bill, primarily as they deal with issues to do with court security officers (CSOs). One of the first questions asked…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $490,000 to intervene earlier so that vulnerable families and children in Colac-Otway and Corangamite Shire areas are better supported to stay together. The Victorian Government announced $29.2 million in the 2017-18 Budget for Child FIRST and integrated family services to…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $972,000 to intervene earlier so that vulnerable families and children in South West Victoria are better supported to stay together. The Victorian Government announced $29.2 million in the 2017-18 Budget for Child FIRST and integrated family services to work with…
Applications are now open for the Creators Fund, a ground-breaking new Andrews Labor Government program that will support Victorian creatives to undertake research, to experiment, and focus on developing their skills and careers. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP called for applications to the program, which is open to creative practitioners and artists…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney is urging local community legal centres to apply for a share in $7.1 million of grants under the Andrews Labor Government. Grants are available from the Community Legal Centre Assistance Fund, the Family Violence Duty Lawyer Fund, and the Community Legal Centre Family Violence Fund over two years…
13 community groups will receive Community Ice Action Grants, to roll out local initiatives to fight against ice and drug addiction in communities across the state. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Kirrae Health Service will receive $10,000 in funding towards the Koko Blokes project. The Koko Blokes project targets Koori boys…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) tabled following statement in accordance with Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006: In accordance with section 28 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (the charter), I make this statement of compatibility with respect to the Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and…
Ordered that second-reading speech be incorporated into Hansard on motion of Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills). Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: This Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and Other Matters) Bill 2017 introduces amendments to both the…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) — I rise to update the house on the Andrews Labor government’s important programs that assist in the rehabilitation of prisoners, in particular Aboriginal prisoners in the corrections system. Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of launching the Koori Art Trail expansion at the beautiful Beaufort Lake, which features 12 artworks painted…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — This week I attended my 11th Sheepvention in Hamilton, a fantastic western Victoria agricultural show and a cultural institution celebrating its 39th year. As ever, it was a great opportunity to meet constituents. Sheepvention incorporates the Hamilton and Western District Sheep Show, Suffolk being this year’s feature breed. Diversity — around…
Portland residents and visitors have better access to the Great South West Walk, following $30,000 of maintenance works along a section of the popular walking track, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) hired contractors to undertake the works near Hanlon Parade, in Portland. Ms…
Aspiring athletes, coaches, officials and teams in Western Victoria get set to unlock your sporting potential by applying for funding from the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced applications for the next round of the $2.4 million Athlete Pathway Travel Grants…
An art trail highlighting the cultural history of Aboriginal inmates has been expanded to a popular lake in western Victoria. Minister for Corrections Gayle Tierney today launched the Koori Art Trail at Beaufort Lake, which features 12 artworks painted by prisoners from the nearby Langi Kal Kal Prison. The trail not only helps Aboriginal prisoners…
Victorian emergency management volunteers are getting a well-deserved funding boost thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Hundreds of grant applications for equipment, communications, facility upgrades and community engagement and training have already been received from volunteer organisations across the state. Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with building the sports infrastructure Victorian communities deserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced a new multi-purpose community pavilion will be constructed at D.C Farren Oval in Mortlake. As part of the Victorian Budget 2017/18, the Victorian Government kicked in $50,000 to help Moyne Shire Council…
The Andrews Labor Government will spend a record $18.12 billion over the next year so more Victorian patients can get the highest quality care and treatment they need – and sooner. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy announced the 2017/18 bottom-line budget allocations on Wednesday as part of the statewide spend for Victorian hospitals. Member for…
The Andrews Labor Government will spend a record $18.12 billion over the next year so more Victorian patients can get the highest quality care and treatment they need – and sooner. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy announced the 2017/18 bottom-line budget allocations on Wednesday as part of the statewide spend for Victorian hospitals. Member for…
The Andrews Labor Government will spend a record $18.12 billion over the next year so more Victorian patients can get the highest quality care and treatment they need – and sooner. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy announced the 2017/18 bottom-line budget allocations on Wednesday as part of the statewide spend for Victorian hospitals. Member for…
The Andrews Labor Government will spend a record $18.12 billion over the next year so more Victorian patients can get the highest quality care and treatment they need – and sooner. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy announced the 2017/18 bottom-line budget allocations on Wednesday as part of the statewide spend for Victorian hospitals. Member for…
The Andrews Labor Government will spend a record $18.12 billion over the next year so more Victorian patients can get the highest quality care and treatment they need – and sooner. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy announced the 2017/18 bottom-line budget allocations on Wednesday as part of the statewide spend for Victorian hospitals. Member for…
The Andrews Labor Government will spend a record $18.12 billion over the next year so more Victorian patients can get the highest quality care and treatment they need – and sooner. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy announced the 2017/18 bottom-line budget allocations on Wednesday as part of the statewide spend for Victorian hospitals. Member for…
The Andrews Labor Government will spend a record $18.12 billion over the next year so more Victorian patients can get the highest quality care and treatment they need – and sooner. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy announced the 2017/18 bottom-line budget allocations on Wednesday as part of the statewide spend for Victorian hospitals. Member for…
The Andrews Labor Government will spend a record $18.12 billion over the next year so more Victorian patients can get the highest quality care and treatment they need – and sooner. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy announced the 2017/18 bottom-line budget allocations on Wednesday as part of the statewide spend for Victorian hospitals. Member for…
The next step in the rollout of the new Torquay North Primary School has been taken as the school naming process begins. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that the consultation process had begun as part of picking a new name for the Torquay North school. Local families now have the opportunity…
A $25,000 Andrews Labor Government grant will help fight graffiti vandalism and increase community confidence and safety in Warrnambool. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Warrnambool City Council has been awarded the funding in the latest round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Graffiti Prevention Grants. The grants provide up to $25,000…
Secondary students in the Glenelg Shire will soon have access to the healthcare they need thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the commencement times for the Doctors in Secondary Schools programs at two local schools. Casterton Secondary College and Heywood District Secondary College will both offer…
Secondary students in the Colac Otway Shire will soon have access to the healthcare they need thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the commencement times for the Doctors in Secondary Schools programs at two local schools. Colac Secondary College and Lavers Hill P-12 College will both…
Secondary students in Camperdown will soon have access to the healthcare they need thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the commencement time for the Doctors in Secondary Schools program at Camperdown College, who will offer the program from Term 1 in 2018. The Doctors in Secondary…
Local community groups and councils in Western Victoria will be supported to host free and fun activities for Victorian families as part of Children’s Week. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney invited eligible organisations to apply for funding to help cover the costs of hosting an activity or event during Children’s Week, which will…
Locals from Koroit’s growing skateboard, rollerblade, scooter and BMX community can now showcase all the latest tricks and perfect their ollies at a new $170,000 skate park. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today officially opened the highly-anticipated Koroit Youth Space. Young Koroit skaters, their parents and friends fought hard for this space, kick…
Thousands of cycling enthusiasts will be donning their helmets and lycra in September for one of the biggest events on Australia’s cycling calendar – the 2017 Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the event will be boosted by funding from the Andrews Labor Government’s Regional Events Fund. Catering to…
Students at Ceres Primary School are a step close to the facilities they deserve, with architect firm, James Deans & Associates Architects appointed to design the $653,000 upgrade of the school. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the upgrade, announced in the 2017-18 Victorian Budget in May, would go towards an upgrade and…
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, 19 July 2017. Last year more than 4,600 people participated in over 450 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…
Classrooms in Western Victoria will gain access to the state’s leading creative practitioners with the launch of the Andrews Labor Government’s new program, designed to inject creativity right across the curriculum. Creative Learning Partnerships is a program which will provide more opportunities for Victorian schools to tap into the strength of the state’s creative industries.…
CONNECTING YOUNG ABORIGINALS IN SOUTH WEST VICTORIA TO CULTURE The Andrews Labor Government is giving Aboriginal young people in South West Victoria more opportunities to strengthen their connections to culture through community-led mentorship programs. As part of $1.75 million in the Victorian Budget 2017/18 to support the Aboriginal Youth Mentoring Program, new mentoring programs will…
The Andrews Labor Government has secured the money Victoria is owed by the Federal Government and will deliver a $114 million upgrade to the Warrnambool line. The Commonwealth has confirmed that they will provide Victoria the almost $1.5 billion it is owed through the Asset Recycling Initiative for the Regional Rail Revival package announced as part of the…
The Andrews Labor Government is spending more money than ever before on Victoria’s public libraries. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced library funding for Glenelg Shire Council to buy books, update computers and deliver programs for school kids. Glenelg Shire Council received a total of $180,625 to continue to deliver the important…
The Andrews Labor Government is spending more money than ever before on Victoria’s public libraries. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced library funding for Corangamite Regional Library Corporation to buy books, update computers and deliver programs for school kids. Corangamite Regional Library Corporation received a total of $758,589 to continue to deliver…
To the Legislative Council of Victoria: The petition of certain citizens of the state of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council the proposed logging of native forests of far south-west Victoria by the government’s logging agency, VicForests. Western Victoria is over 85 per cent cleared of original vegetation and the remaining far south-west…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) — I would like to thank all of the speakers that have contributed to the debate so far today. I am sure that we will have the opportunity to go through a number of issues in the committee stage, but I do think it is important to cover off on a…
The Andrews Labor Government will upgrade lighting at Stribling Reserve to give the Lorne Football Netball Club a brighter future and the facilities it needs to grow its ranks. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the Stribling Reserve lighting upgrade will share in more than $2.1 million from the latest round of…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I rise to update the house on the Andrews Labor government’s investment in Victoria’s TAFE system and in particular the Holmesglen Institute of TAFE. Last Thursday I had the pleasure of joining the member for Bentleigh in the Legislative Assembly, Nick Staikos, to officially open the new $8 million…
New stocks of chinook, rainbow trout and brown trout are being released into local lakes and waterways as part of the Victorian Government’s plan to encourage more people to take up fishing. Ms Tierney said dozens of lakes around the district have already benefited from the Government’s fish re-stocking program. Fisheries Victoria has commenced the…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I rise to congratulate the 26 residents of Western Victoria Region whose achievements and contributions to their communities have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours recently. Three were awarded AMs, 22 received OAMs and one was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal. These western Victorians cover the full…
Victorians with a disability will soon have more accessible bathrooms in their community, thanks to a $2 million Andrews Labor Government investment to boost access and equality. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today urged local governments and not-for-profit organisations to apply for one of 20 grants to help build a Changing Place in…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping local councils with their finances and accounting through a series of collaborative projects. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins today announced new funding for three South West councils to strengthen their financial capacity. The Finance and Accounting Support Team (FAST) program is delivering targeted support to councils in need…
Portland Library will undergo a major upgrade thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has announced $300,000 for a significant redevelopment of Portland’s public library through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program. This project will create a youth area which will enable better programs for teens,…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving grassroots sports clubs in Terang and Bookaar the support they need to grow and help more people than ever play the sports they love. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced 4 clubs in Terang and Bookaar would share in over $526,000 from the second round of…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving grassroots sports clubs in the Colac Otway Shire the support they need to grow and help more people than ever play the sports they love. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced 7 clubs in the Colac Otway Shire would share in over $526,000 from the second…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving grassroots sports clubs in the South West the support they need to grow and help more people than ever play the sports they love. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced 12 clubs in the South West would share in over $526,000 from the second round of…
Victorian emergency management volunteers are getting a well-deserved funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Hundreds of grant applications for equipment, communications, facility upgrades and community engagement and training have already been received from volunteer organisations across the state. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today…