Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened the revitalised Rokewood Children’s Service. The upgrade of $386,333 has seen a new room for its kindergarten program and boosted the number of licensed places in its three- and four-year-old kindergarten program by 15. The refurbishment has seen the addition of a new staff room, children’s…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today opened the Bannockburn Family Services Centre upgrade which has allowed it to increase the number of licensed places in its three- and four-year-old kindergarten program from 97 to 146. This boost will help meet growing demand for quality early years education and care in the Golden Plains region.…
Doctors will regularly visit 100 Victorian government secondary schools as part of a $43.7 million program to help ensure young people get the healthcare they need. Minister for Education James Merlino today invited three secondary schools – Cobden Technical School, Colac Secondary College and Lavers Hill P-12 College, across the Polwarth electorate to apply to…
Doctors will regularly visit 100 Victorian government secondary schools as part of a $43.7 million program to help ensure young people get the healthcare they need. Minister for Education James Merlino today invited two secondary schools – Heywood District Secondary College and Portland Secondary College – across the South West Coast electorate to apply to…
Students at Brauer College and Warrnambool College will enjoy more modern buildings, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to make Victoria the Education State. The Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney MP today announced $4 million for Brauer College and $4.6 million for Warrnambool College from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget will go towards an upgrade…
Students at Grovedale College will enjoy more modern buildings, as the Andrews LaborGovernment continues to make Victoria the Education State. The Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney MP today announced $7 million from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget will go towards an upgrade to the school’s ageing facilities, ensuring students have the modern spaces they need to…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, on behalf of Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today officially opened the new Portland District Health Consulting Suites atPortland District Health. The modern consulting suite is a convenient ‘one-stop-shop’ for a range of community and allied health services such as speech therapy, diabetes education, psychology services, dieticians, drug and…
Students in Portland will enjoy more modern buildings, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to make Victoria the Education State. The Member for Western Victoria Region Gayle Tierney MP today visited Portland and announced $10 million from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget will go towards schools in Portland, to upgrade ageing facilities, ensuring students have the modern spaces…
The Andrews Labor Government is improving the Central Reserve Netball Changerooms, giving local players and their families the great facilities they deserve. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria, today announced a $100,000 CountryFootball Netball Grant, which gives regional clubs opportunities to update tired grounds and build the bases they need. The Central Reserve Netball…
The old Terang Children’s Centre has been transformed thanks to an investment from theVictorian Government, so it can increase kindergarten places on offer to the local community from 30 to 66. Officially opening the centre today, Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney congratulated the Corangamite Shire Council and the wider community on their support for…
The Andrews Labor Government is improving the Friendly Society Park Sports Ground, giving local players and their families the great facilities they deserve. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria, today announced a $100,000 Country Football Netball Grant, which gives regional clubs opportunities to update tired grounds and build the bases they need. The Friendly…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job of giving the Warrnambool community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $100,000 Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant to deliver Stage 2 of the Brierly Reserve Master Plan. This project provides for the re-establishment…
Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $10,000 grant for the Torquay RSL Sub Branch tocommemorate, support and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Victorians are preparing to pay their respects on ANZAC Day, and the Andrews LaborGovernment is working hard to give our servicemen and women the fitting tribute they deserve – and…
Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $20,000 grant for the Dartmoor & DistrictProgress Association Inc project to restore the Avenue of Honour Memorial Streetscape Carvings to commemorate, support and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Victorians are preparing to pay their respects on ANZAC Day, and the Andrews LaborGovernment is working hard to…
An upgrade to the Anglesea Kindergarten has increased the number of kindergarten places on offer to local families, and given the centre a fresh look. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney, joined Mayor of Surf Coast Shire Rose Hodge today to officially open the redeveloped Anglesea Kindergarten. The $778,000 upgrade has allowed the centre to…
South West TAFE has reported a massive turnaround in its finances under the Andrews Labor Government. The institute’s annual reports tabled in State Parliament today shows South West posted a$100,000 surplus in 2015, compared to a deficit of $3.6 million in 2014. In 2015, the Labor Government invested heavily in TAFEs, including South West, through…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has encouraged the South West community to have their say on Victoria’s new water and biodiversity plans, with a series of consultation workshops being held across Victoria. Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville released the Water for Victoria discussion paper in March this year and…
Cemeteries in the South West will benefit from maintenance and upgrade grants as part of a $900,000 state-wide investment by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced four Cemetery Trusts have been awarded maintenance grants through the Cemetery Trust Grants Program including: Heywood Cemetery Trust which will receive $28,000…
The Andrews Labor Government has extended the trial of the ConnectU community transport service, which provides transport to people in Warrnambool, Koroit and PortFairy unable to access public transport or taxi services. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, announced today that the Government has provided $25,000 from the Transport Investing in Regions program to…
Small businesses in the Mortlake area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Tuesday, 12 April 2016. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshops across the state. Program topics for 2016 include starting a business, financial…
Grants to upgrade kindergarten and children’s centre facilities in south west Victoria are now open. The grants will also help enhance the services kindergartens offer local children and families. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today encouraged kindergartens and councils to apply for the grants to help ensure more children have access to a…
The long awaited redevelopment of the Spring Creek Netball Pavilion will become a reality under the Andrews Labor Government after Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced a $100,000 grant to the Surf Coast Shire today. The Spring Creek Netball Pavilion Upgrade project will see the existing inadequate clubroom facility demolished and replaced with…
The long awaited redevelopment of the Spring Creek Netball Pavilion will become a reality under the Andrews Labor Government after Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced a $100,000 grant to the Surf Coast Shire today. The Spring Creek Netball Pavilion Upgrade project will see the existing inadequate clubroom facility demolished and replaced with…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job of giving the Anglesea community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $70,000 Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant to deliver the Anglesea Cricket Club Change Room Redevelopment for the local community. The project will…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job of giving the Bannockburn community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $67,000 Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant to deliver the Bannockburn Cricket Nets Project for the local community. The project will involve the…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job of giving the Bannockburn community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $67,000 Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant to deliver the Bannockburn Cricket Nets Project for the local community. The project will involve the…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job of giving the Birregurra community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $100,000 Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant to deliver the Birregurra Tennis and Netball Redevelopment Project. The project will involve the construction of…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job of giving the Cobden community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $90,000 Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant to build a new publically accessible, multi-purpose gym facility next to the Rodney Grove Aquatic Centre.…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job of giving the Birregurra community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $100,000 Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant to deliver the Birregurra Tennis and Netball Redevelopment Project. The project will involve the construction of…
More than $6 million in crucial track, signalling and level crossing improvement works on the Geelong and Warrnambool will be carried out over Easter. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said more than 200 V/Line staff and construction crews will work throughout the long weekend to improve the safety and reliability of services for passengers…
Geelong Regional Library CEO Patti Manolis is one of twenty women being inducted onto the 2016 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Each year, a number of Victorian women who have made significant contributions at a local, state, national or international level are inducted to the Honour Roll as a way of acknowledging their achievements. Ms…
Building the Education State continues at Lorne – Aireys Inlet P-12 College with the $268,000 building contract to upgrade the college’s facilities awarded to BDH Constructions Pty Ltd. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today joined the college’s teachers and students to make the announcement. The construction will enable Lorne – Aireys Inlet P-12 College…
South West Healthcare is facing a $919,000 cut to its bottom-line budget as a result of the latest round of savage health funding cuts from the Federal Liberal Government. The cut is set to hit Warrnambool Hospital in March – creating a funding black hole nine months into its annual budget. Warrnambool Hospital has been…
Portland District Health is facing a $204,000 cut to its bottom-line budget as a result of the latest round of savage health funding cuts from the Federal Liberal Government. The cut is set to hit Portland Hospital in March – creating a funding black hole nine months into its annual budget. Portland Hospital has been…
Thousands of Victorians living in residential care facilities now have the protection of a continuous backup electricity supply to keep lifesaving medical equipment running during a power failure or emergency. The Andrews Labor Government has finished installing diesel generators in 52 residential care facilities across Victoria under stage 4A of the Local Infrastructure Assistance Fund,…
The first rollout of Victoria’s new mobile towers is underway with Telstra yesterday releasing their schedule to fix regional mobile blackspots in Carlisle River over the next six months. The site is one of the first of 109 new mobile base stations to be constructed across regional Victoria as part of a successful joint bid…
Warrnambool has been awarded $37,000 by the Andrews Labor Government to provide much needed protection from harmful UV rays by increasing the provision of shade in the community. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced the recipients of grants from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Community Shade Grants Program. Australia has the…
The Cobden community has been awarded just under $55,000 by the Andrews Labor Government to provide much needed protection from harmful UV rays by increasing the provision of shade in the community. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the recipients of grants from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Community Shade…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed funding to cut local waiting lists for support services helping children and adults who have experienced sexual assault. South West Health Care has received $43,000 to help it deliver services for an extra 26 people this year. The funding will ensure waiting lists for children and…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping local young people put on events and celebrate National Youth Week, with $225,000 in National Youth Week grants. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed a grant of $2,000 for the Corangamite Shire’s #csyouth2016 project. The project is to promote positive health and wellbeing images and to…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping local young people put on events and celebrate National Youth Week, with $225,000 in National Youth Week grants. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed a $2,000 grant for Colac Secondary College’s The Art of Minds project. The project is aimed at providing young people currently disengaging…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping local young people put on events and celebrate National Youth Week, with $225,000 in National Youth Week grants. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed two grants of $2,000 for the Warrnambool City Council and for Brophy Family and Youth Services. The Warrnambool City’s Warrnambool East Youth…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping local young people put on events and celebrate National Youth Week, with $225,000 in National Youth Week grants. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed a grant of $2,000 for the Glenelg Shire’s Celebrating you(th) Community Festival. Celebrating you(th) is a mini community festival showcasing the local…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping the GMHBA Great Ocean Road Marathon attract more visitors than ever before. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced a $17,500 grant to help the GMHBA Great Ocean Road Marathon with marketing and advertising, so that the region can welcome visitors from all over Australia. Celebrating its 12th…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed funding for south west secondary school students to get involved in community projects to gain valuable experience and skills, under the Andrews Labor Government’s $4.46 million Advance program. Ms Tierney said 11 schools in south west would receive funding for Advance, which aims to reduce the…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed funding for Surf Coast Secondary School students to get involved in community projects to gain valuable experience and skills, under the Andrews Labor Government’s $4.46 million Advance program. Ms Tierney said Surf Coast Secondary College would receive funding for Advance, which aims to reduce the impact…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed funding for Surf Coast Secondary School students to get involved in community projects to gain valuable experience and skills, under the Andrews Labor Government’s $4.46 million Advance program. Ms Tierney said Surf Coast Secondary College would receive funding for Advance, which aims to reduce the impact…
A new floating pontoon jetty on the Fitzroy River, east of Portland, has replaced the old wooden one at Tyrendarra and is now ready for anglers to use this summer. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the new jetty had been funded by recreational fishing licence fees and would make fishing with family…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving the Portland Colts Cricket Club the tools and resources it needs to help maintain Victoria’s title as the cricket capital. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the club is one of 61 clubs across Victoria sharing in $153,000 funding as part of the Community Cricket Program:…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving the Allansford Cricket Club the tools and resources it needs to help maintain Victoria’s title as the cricket capital. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the club is one of 61 clubs across Victoria sharing in $153,000 funding as part of the Community Cricket Program: On…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in stronger and healthier communities through $1 million in Men’s Sheds grants. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP welcomed the new round of funding and encouraged local council and community groups to apply for new Men’s Sheds and refurbishments to existing sheds. Providing a safe and friendly place…
The Andrews Labor Government will provide $45 million to upgrade key freight routes in south west Victoria, which will support farmers, create jobs and boost exports. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $20 million to upgrade the Princes Highway between Colac and the South Australian border. Ms Tierney also announced a further $20…
The popular Colac to Lorne and Colac to Apollo Bay bus services are be back this summer, helping sun-lovers, surfers and workers get to the beach. During December and January, people flock to the Great Ocean Road to relax and enjoy the sun and surf. These bus services provide an important connection for people working…
Students at Warrnambool Primary School will get access to specialist teachers as part ofthe Andrews Labor Government’s Education State reforms to ensure thousands of Victorian children receive a better education in maths and science. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today unveiled that two teachers from Warrnambool Primary School would receive professional training as part…
A new kindergarten upgrade in Colac will help children and families access quality early childhood services, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $50 million investment in the early childhood sector. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Andrews Labor Government had allocated $244,088 to upgrade and extend the early learning facilities at…
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds in the south west will benefit from a healthier start to the 2016 school year after their schools signed up to the Breakfast Clubs program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the names of schools in the south west participating in the State Government-funded program from Terms 2…
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Polwarth will benefit from a healthier start to the 2016 school year after their schools signed up to the Breakfast Clubs program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the names of schools in Polwarth participating in the State Government-funded program from Terms 2 and 3, 2016. The…
Terang CFA will be better equipped to fight fire and protect the local community with a new state-of-the-art $1.3 million fire station. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney represented the Minister for Emergency Services Jane Garrett at today’s official opening of the new station. Built by MKM Constructions Ballarat, it includes two administration offices, a…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving Camperdown kids new space for outdoor adventures and healthy fun. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today opened the Camperdown Apex Park playspace, which will give the local community a safe and secure spot for outdoor activity. The Andrews Labor Government is committed to giving all Victorian communities the…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced a dedicated regional youth hub will be established to support local young people in Warrnambool and surrounding rural areas. The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic) will set up the new site to help strengthen the capacity of local youth services, and identify new ways for youth to participate…
The Andrews Labor Government has released a snapshot of the feedback and ideas received through recent the Regional Network Development Plan (RNDP) workshops held in the Barwon South West region, as planning continues on Victoria’s first ever long-term strategy for better regional public transport. Nearly 300 people from across the Barwon South West region attended workshops…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that a group of four artists has received a $20,000 grant to create performance pieces in Lorne as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s VicArts Grants program. The performance pieces by artists including Stelarc, Jill Orr, Ash Keating and Ryan Kennedy will be presented as part…
Young people in the Glenelg Shire will be able to get involved in putting on free local music and cultural events for the community, with the Glenelg Shire Council receiving a new grant under the Andrews Labor Government’s 2016-18 FReeZA program. Glenelg Shire Council will receive $73,500 to run fully supervised drug, alcohol and smoke-free…
Young people in the Corangamite Shire will be able to get involved in putting on free local music and cultural events for the community, with Corangamite Shire Council receiving a new grant under the Andrews Labor Government’s 2016-18 FReeZA program. Corangamite Shire Council will receive $73,500 to run fully supervised drug, alcohol andsmoke-free local events.…
Young people in Colac will be able to get involved in putting on free local music and cultural events for the community, with Colac Area Health receiving a new grant under the Andrews Labor Government’s 2016-18 FReeZA program. Colac Area Health will receive $73,500 to run fully supervised drug, alcohol and smoke-free local events. Member…
Families in Port Fairy will benefit from a new grant to help establish a community playgroup as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $50,000 Great Start Community Playgroup Fund. The Port Fairy Playgroup has received $1000 to help get the resources needed like books, toys and play equipment as well as mentoring support to ensure…
Families in Terang will benefit from a new grant to help establish a community playgroup as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $50,000 Great Start Community Playgroup Fund. Terang Playgroup has received $1000 to help get the resources needed like books, toys and play equipment as well as mentoring support to ensure a successfully run…
Cudgee Primary School has been awarded a $2,500 Andrews Labor Government grant for encouraging kids to ditch their lift to school and cycle instead. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the school is one of 19 across the state to share in $50,000 for projects that support active travel to school. Schools…
Learn Local organisations in Western Victoria are being encouraged to apply to share in $2 million in Andrews Labor Government funding. The Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board has launched its latest Capacity and Innovation Funding Round with applications closing on December 15. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said funding is available…
A $219,690 Victorian Government grant will help increase community safety andconfidence in the East Warrnambool housing commission estate. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced funding for the EastWarrnambool housing commission estate under the latest round of the government’s Public Safety Infrastructure Fund grants program. This funding grant will assist with the installation…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, today officially opened the new Colac and District Community Foodshare, which received $84,000 in funding support from the Andrews Labor Government. The Colac Foodshare will distribute rescued food to partner organisations across the Colac Otway Shire, that in turn then deliver the food to community kitchens, breakfast and…
Local kindergartens in the South West are set to benefit from 20 separate grants as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s promise to deliver new kindergarten infrastructure improvements. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said 17 kindergartens would share in over $60,000 worth of grants to improve services for children and families. Six kindas…
Local kindergartens in Polwarth are set to benefit from 14 separate grants as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s promise to deliver new kindergarten infrastructure improvements. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said 10 kindergartens would share in over $60,000 worth of grants to improve services for children and families. Five kindas in Polwarth…
Emma House Domestic Violence Services will receive two grants totalling $102,174 to boost its ability to help vulnerable and disadvantaged Victorians, following a series of grant allocations announced by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the funding for Emma House Domestic Violence Services was vital to ensure that vulnerable…
Portland’s popular tourist tram is now safer thanks to a $30,000 upgrade at the Bentinck Street crossing. New warning lights have been installed that can be activated from the tram, to warn motorist when the tram is entering the crossing. The new signals replace an outmoded manual warning system, which involved a red flag being…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting young people in Western Victoria with $187,000 in grants to celebrate National Youth Week in 2016, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced today. Council, local community organisations and schools in Western Victoria are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $2000 to assist with putting on…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP was today delighted to congratulate Kenneth Cumming, of Warrnambool, who was honoured with a COTA Senior Achiever Award during the 2015 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards at Government House today. Mr Cumming was among 14 seniors honoured, with awards presented by the Minister for Housing, Disability and…
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing the popular Participation for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Seniors Grants Program for another two years. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today called on ethnic and multicultural community groups and organisations, as well as local councils in Western Victoria to apply for the 2016 round of the…
South West locals will benefit from an Andrew Labor Government election commitment to establish one-stop shop Skills and Job Centres across Victoria. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today welcomed the Minister for Training and Skills Steve Herbert’s announcement that the Labor Government will invest $15 million to create the new Skills and Jobs…
Western Victorian sports clubs can now apply for a life-saving defibrillator, so that players, spectators and parents can step in during an emergency until paramedics arrive. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today advised clubs applications are open for them to secure one of the life-saving devices. The Andrews Labor Government is rolling out…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at two upcoming seminars to be held on Wednesday 7 October and Wednesday 28 October 2015. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshops and seminars across the state. Popular program…
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney has congratulated Lismore resident and prominent member of the Wergaia people, Eleanor Bourke, for her reappointment to the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council. The Council is Australia’s only statutory decision-making authority with membership comprised exclusively of Traditional Owners. Ms Tierney said that Council members provided advice to the Minister for…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has today announced that the Tea Tree Lake in Mortlake will receive 200 rainbow trout during the September school holidays as part of the Family Fishing Lakes program. The Family Fishing Lakes program aims to improve fishing opportunities for newcomers by stocking lakes across Victoria with 26,000 rainbow…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has today announced that the Pertobe Lake in Warrnambool will receive 300 rainbow trout during the September school holidays as part of the Family Fishing Lakes program. The Family Fishing Lakes program aims to improve fishing opportunities for newcomers by stocking lakes across Victoria with 26,000 rainbow trout…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has today announced that the Cobden Lake will receive 200 rainbow trout during the September school holidays as part of the Family Fishing Lakes program. The Family Fishing Lakes program aims to improve fishing opportunities for newcomers by stocking lakes across Victoria with 26,000 rainbow trout that have…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has today announced that Bannockburn Lagoon will receive 300 rainbow trout during the September school holidays as part of the Family Fishing Lakes program. The Family Fishing Lakes program aims to improve fishing opportunities for newcomers by stocking lakes across Victoria with 26,000 rainbow trout that have been…
Schools in Western Victoria will share in more than $5.6 million of extra funding in 2016as part of the Andrews Government’s plan to make Victoria the Education State. It’s all part of our plan to help kids learn, give parents confidence and provide theresources that teachers need. Under the plan, every single student in every…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing $2.5 million to upgrade the intersection of Great Ocean Road and Forest Road in Bellbrae with works to start on a new roundabout. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed the start of construction on the roundabout, which will provide better access and boost safety for the 20,000 vehicles…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is encouraging the local community to nominate inspiring rural women for the 2016 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Victorian Rural Women’s Award. The Rural Women’s Award honours the efforts of emerging leaders and creates opportunities for women to effect change in agricultural industries and rural communities.…
Government schools in Western Victoria will now be able to apply for funding to build more inclusive and equitable facilities under a new $10 million Fund unveiled by the Andrews Labor Government. The new $10 million Inclusive Schools Fund has been established to help government schools better support the social and educational needs of children…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering more new schools in South Barwon, with Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announcing three new schools will open for the start of the 2018 school year. These much needed schools, including the new Torquay North Primary School and two new schools in Armstrong…
Colac will benefit from a $60,000 investment by the Andrews Labor Government to build a new Men’s Shed. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Colac Men’s Shed was one of 15 successful Men’s Shed projects the Andrews Labor Government had announced will be built across Victoria as part of its $750,000 Men’s…
Bannockburn will benefit from a $60,000 investment by the Andrews Labor Government to build a new Men’s Shed. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Bannockburn Men’s Shed was one of 15 successful Men’s Shed projects the Andrews Labor Government had announced will be built across Victoria as part of its $750,000 Men’s…
New powers of attorney laws, which come into effect this week, will provide more protection and support for Victorians who appoint someone they trust to look after their personal and financial affairs. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today encouraged local residents to take control of their future by making a power of attorney.…
People across south west Victoria will next week get their chance to contribute to Victoria’s first long term strategy for better train and coach services, with Regional Network Development Plan (RNDP) consultation sessions in Warrnambool, Colac, Geelong and Torquay. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the community workshops were a critical part of…
Small business operators in Portland, Macarthur and Heywood will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits from the 21st to the 23rd of September 2015. The bus will be in Portland on the 21st of September, Heywood on the 22nd of September and Macarthur on…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering its promise of a Bannockburn P-12 school, with Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announcing Bannockburn Prep- Year 12 school will open for the start of the 2018 schoolyear, enabling the relocation and expansion of the existing Bannockburn Primary School. The much needed school…
Local sport and recreation clubs can now apply for a VicHealth Active Club Grant. Active Club Grants provide groups with funding to buy essential sporting items andsports injury prevention and management equipment. The grants are aimed at increasing physical activity and helping communities stayconnected. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney encourages all local sport and…
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney has this week spoken in Parliament about the importance of Barwon’s Aboriginal cultural heritage. Ms Tierney highlighted the work of Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAP), including local RAP the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation, in supporting this rich heritage and history, and asked Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins for an update…
A significant upgrade of the Barwon Downs fire station will help the local CFA better respond to the threat of fire and create a new community hub in the south-west Victorian town. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP officially opened the station today on behalf of Minister for Emergency Services Jane Garrett. The $240,000…