An upgrade to Portland Secondary Colleges is a step closer with architect firm, 1:1 Architects appointed to design the $2 million school upgrade. This follows an announcement in April from the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP that $2 million for Portland Secondary College from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget would go towards an upgrade…
Western Victoria will pay tribute to Victoria’s brave servicemen and women on Vietnam Veterans Day on Thursday 18 August, the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria announced today that 8 schools from Western Victoria would attend a special service at the Shrine of Remembrance. Their travel…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping the Portland Smallbore Rifle Club upgrade its shooting range facilities. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $15,000 Shooting Sports Facilities Program grant. The club is one of 74 across the state sharing in more than $3 million funding. The grant will go towards an…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Warrnambool Rifle Clubs upgrade their shooting range facilities. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that 2 of the 74 clubs across the state sharing in more than $3 million Shooting Sports Facilities Program funding were from Warrnambool. Recipients included: Warrnambool Field and Game Inc –…
The number of Victorian patients waiting for elective surgery is at its lowest level since June 2010. The latest Victorian Health Services Performance data, released on August 1 2016, shows the state’s hospitals admitted and treated 48,222 patients from the elective surgery waiting list in the June quarter – the highest number ever. On 30…
New figures show Moyne Shire patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code 1 accident…
New figures show Warrnambool patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The improved performance reflects Labor’s determination to fix the ambulance crisis, left by the previous Liberal…
New figures show Glenelg patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code 1 accident or…
New figures show Golden Plains patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code 1 accident…
New figures show Corangamite patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code 1 accident or…
New figures show Colac-Otway patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code 1 accident or…
CFA volunteers in South Barwon will share in more than $9.3 million in grants for the equipment, trucks, and facilities they need to keep Victorians safe. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 raised by volunteer…
Life Saving Victoria volunteers in South Barwon will share in almost $735,000 in Victorian Government grants to buy new equipment. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups to help them buy additional…
State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in Torquay will have the very best equipment to keep the community safe as part of $2.2 million in SES Grants. The Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups…
Volunteer coast guards in the Surf Coast will share in more than $300,000 in Victorian Government grants to buy additional new equipment. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups to help them…
CFA volunteers in Polwarth will share in more than $9.3 million in grants for the equipment, trucks, and facilities they need to keep Victorians safe. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 raised by volunteer groups…
State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in Polwarth will have the very best equipment to keep the community safe as part of $2.2 million in SES Grants. The Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups…
Life Saving Victoria volunteers in Polwarth will share in almost $735,000 in Victorian Government grants to buy new equipment. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups to help them buy additional trucks,…
State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in the South West will have the very best equipment to keep the community safe as part of $2.2 million in SES Grants. The Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by…
CFA volunteers in the South West will share in more than $9.3 million in grants for the equipment, trucks, and facilities they need to keep Victorians safe. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 raised by…
Life Saving Victoria volunteers in the South West will share in almost $735,000 in Victorian Government grants to buy new equipment. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups to help them buy…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping athletes in Western Victoria become sporting champions, by assisting with the costs of travel. Local Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the opening of the latest round of the Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program, which helps athletes compete and participate without the burden of travel costs.…
Young families in the Corangamite Shire are set to benefit as Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated 2 kindergartens and childcare centres which will receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across Victoria upgrade their facilities and IT. The Corangamite…
Young families in the Golden Plains Shire are set to benefit as Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated 2 kindergartens and childcare centres which will receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across Victoria upgrade their facilities and IT. The…
Young families in Warrnambool are set to benefit as Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated 2 kindergartens and childcare centres which will receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across Victoria upgrade their facilities and IT. The Warrnambool services are…
Young families in Hawkesdale are set to benefit as Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated the Hawkesdale & District Family Services Centre which will receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across Victoria upgrade their facilities and IT. The Hawkesdale…
Young families in the Glenelg Shire are set to benefit as Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated the 4 kindergartens and childcare centres which will receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across Victoria upgrade their facilities and IT. The…
Small businesses in the Heywood area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 24 August 2016. This workshop is part of the 2016 Small Business Festival Victoria, which will run through the month of August. The Festival, now in its…
Small businesses in the Camperdown area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 17 August 2016. This workshop is part of the 2016 Small Business Festival Victoria, which will run through the month of August. The Festival, now in its…
Small businesses in the Peterborough area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Tuesday 16 August 2016. This workshop is part of the 2016 Small Business Festival Victoria, which will run through the month of August. The Festival, now in its…
Labor Member for Western Victoria has welcomed an announcement of $285,000 funding to ensure Colac receives more high quality arts and cultural experiences. Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre will receive a boost which will see more entertainment and opportunities for young and old in Colac. The Andrews Labor Government will invest $10 million…
Labor Member for Western Victoria has welcomed an announcement of $270,000 funding to ensure Portland receives more high quality arts and cultural experiences. Portland Arts Centre will receive a boost which will see more entertainment and opportunities for young and old in Portland. The Andrews Labor Government will invest $10 million over the next three…
Labor Member for Western Victoria has welcomed the announcement of $675,000 funding to ensure Warrnambool receives more high quality arts and cultural experiences. The Warrnambool Art Gallery ($300,000) and the Lighthouse Theatre ($375,000) will receive a boost which will see more entertainment and opportunities for young and old in Warrnambool. The Andrews Labor Government will…
The Andrews Labor Government will provide free public transport to help veterans in Western Victoria mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Local Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced today veterans and war widows will travel for free between August 17-19. The free travel arrangements will help members of the…
Modewarre children and families can now come together and embrace the outdoors at a new playspace and social tennis court at Modewarre Reserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened the new Modewarre Reserve Tennis and Play Space Project. The Andrews Labor Government is giving communities all over Victoria the safe, modern sport…
Children from families in Hamilton are getting a brighter and healthier start to the day, with George Street Primary School continuing its highly successful School Breakfast Club funded by the Andrews Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs program. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria, visited students at George Street PS this morning to see firsthand…
Farmers in the Western Victoria are being encouraged to tap into counselling and support services being made available as part of the Victorian Government’s $1.5 million assistance package. Victoria has more than 4000 dairy farms and local Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP urged farmers to contact local mental health providers and seek support.…
Western Victoria schools have received an Andrews Labor Government grant for some much needed protection from harmful UV radiation by installing sun shade around their school. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the recipients of grants from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s School Shade Grants Program. The Labor Government…
Teachers and students in Western Victoria are being encouraged to think about how they can improve school facilities for students with disabilities or special needs, with round two of funding now open under the Inclusive Schools Fund. Local Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP urged all Western Victorian schools to apply for funding. The…
Patients in Western Victoria fighting blood cancer and their families will have access to a home away from home, with the Leukaemia Foundation’s new Victorian Patient Accommodation Centre now open. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Centre had been designed to provide a clean, safe and home-like environment for those who would…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a package of road safety improvements to reduce the number and severity of crashes along Skenes Creek Road and Forrest-Apollo Bay Road between Skenes Creek and Forrest. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP welcomed the $323,000 announcement, which will address a history of run-off-road crashes and head-on collisions…
Road safety in the Surf Coast has received a boost after the Amy Gillett Foundation received $10,000 from a Transport Accident Commission grants program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP this week welcomed the funding for a project to improve cyclist safety. The TAC’s Community Road Safety Grants Program provides grants of up to…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed the announcement that the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival will receive funding from the Andrews Labor Government. The Labor Government announced it will back 90 of the state’s small, medium and independent arts organisations with more support for the sector to fuel Victoria’s creative economy…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $7.03 million for Terang and Mortlake Health Service. This…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $24.42 million for Colac Area Health. This is $498,000…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $4.3 million for Timboon and District Healthcare Service. This…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $125.34 million for Warrnambool’s South West Healthcare. This is…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $2.99 million for Lorne Community Hospital. This is $44,000…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $4.63 million for Casterton Memorial Hospital. This is $96,000…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $3.06 million for Otway Health. This is $48,000 more…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $3.34 million for Hesse Rural Health Service. This is…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $4.84 million for Moyne Health Services. This is $72,000…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $25.55 million for Portland District Health. This is $421,000…
More patients will receive the care, treatment and surgeries they need sooner with the Andrews Labor Government spending a record $16.47 billion across the entire health system this year. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, today announced the 2016/17 budget allocations for every Victorian health service, including $2.95 million for Heywood Rural Health. This is $102,000…
Camperdown College student Lauren McIlveen is one of 10 Victorian students heading to Vietnam as part of a study tour to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated Lauren who was selected after submitting a project that reflected the topic of the “controversial…
The Andrews Labor Government has set up a $20 million Regional Events Fund to help our regions attract and stage the events that bring visitors in their thousands. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the $20 million fund was open, and Western Victoria event organisers can now apply for assistance showcasing our…
A $25,000 Andrews Labor Government grant will help fight graffiti vandalism and increase community confidence and safety in Portland, Casterton and Heywood. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced funding for the Glenelg Shire Council under the latest round of the government’s Graffiti Prevention Grants Program. The ‘Don’t Take A Fence’ project…
Young people in Western Victoria will get more opportunities to have their say and participate in decision-making, with the launch of the Andrews Labor Government’s Youth Policy: Building Stronger Youth Engagement in Victoria. Local member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said that the policy will improve youth engagement, with new opportunities for government and…
Sporting organisations in Western Victoria can now apply for funding to build or upgrade indoor stadiums, where demand for courts has outstripped supply. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria today announced the $22 million Andrews Labor Government’s Better Indoor Stadiums Fund is open, so that more players can get on the court where they…
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 July 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…
Small businesses in the Cobden area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 20 July 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…
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 July 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…
Corangamite Regional Library Corporation will be able to buy new books, deliver reading programs and improve local library spaces, thanks to funds from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Corangamite Regional Library Corporation will receive $749,844 in funding, as part of the Labor Government’s record $41.5 million Public…
People in Western Victoria have a chance to shape how new historic laws will be implemented to give people greater powers to set directives about their future medical treatment, including end-of-life preferences and wishes. In a Victorian first, the Andrews Labor Government will deliver on a key election promise and introduce new laws into Parliament…
People in the Surf Coast have a chance to shape how new historic laws will be implemented to give people greater powers to set directives about their future medical treatment, including end-of-life preferences and wishes. In a Victorian first, the Andrews Labor Government will deliver on a key election promise and introduce new laws into…
Glenelg Shire Council will be able to buy new books, deliver reading programs and improve local library spaces, thanks to funds from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Glenelg Shire Council will receive $178,741 in funding, as part of the Labor Government’s record $41.5 million Public Libraries Funding…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has today welcomed the appointment of a new board for South West Institute of TAFE. The appointments are effective from 1 July. The new Boards highlight the Andrews Labor Government’s work to restore independence and proper governance to Victoria’s TAFE institutes after years of neglect by the former…
Life Saving Clubs in the Surf Coast will be shifting towards renewable energy ahead of next summer season thanks to the Andrews Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced that 3 of the 42 clubs awarded grants for the installation of 5 kilowatt solar panel systems to generate their own renewable power were…
Life Saving Clubs in the Surf Coast will be shifting towards renewable energy ahead of next summer season thanks to the Andrews Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced that 7 of the 42 clubs awarded grants for the installation of 5 kilowatt solar panel systems to generate their own renewable power were…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping schools in Western Victoria send students to the Vietnam Veterans Day March and Service at the Shrine of Remembrance. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria, today announced schools will be eligible to apply for subsidies to help with the costs of travel to attend the free event at…
South West Healthcare will receive an Andrews Labor Government grant to help allied health workers build their skills and deliver better and timely care to people in Western Victoria. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria, today announced that South West Healthcare was among 17 Victorian health services to share in $2.3 million from the…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the Skipton Communityon the official opening of three Community Projects including the Linking Skipton Town Streetscape and Town Entry Design Project. Following the 2010 and 2011 floods, Skipton residents identified three projects that would strengthen the community and encourage economic growth by driving tourism and population-growth to…
Young people in Western Victoria will get more opportunities to have their say and participate in decision-making, with the launch of the Andrews Labor Government’s Youth Policy: Building Stronger Youth Engagement in Victoria. Local member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said that the policy will improve youth engagement, with new opportunities for government and…
Grassroots sports clubs in the Glenelg Shire are unlocking their potential by securing grants of up to $1,000 to help with the operation of their club. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that five clubs in the Glenelg Shire had secured grants under the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program, helping…
Grassroots sports clubs in the Moyne Shire are unlocking their potential by securing grants of up to $1,000 to help with the operation of their club. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that five clubs in the Moyne Shire had secured grants under the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program, helping…
Grassroots sports clubs on the Surf Coast are unlocking their potential by securing grants of up to $5,000 to help with the operation of their club. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that three clubs on the surf coast had secured grants under the Andrews Labor Government’s SportingClub Grants Program, helping them…
Grassroots sports club in Warrnambool are unlocking their potential by securing grants of up to $2,000 to help with the operation of their club. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that nine clubs in Warrnambool had secured grants under the Andrews Labor Government’s SportingClub Grants Program, helping them expand their skills and…
Grassroots sports clubs in the Colac Otway Shire are unlocking their potential by securing grants of up to $2,000 to help with the operation of their club. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that 12 clubs in the Colac Otway Shire had received grants under the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants…
Construction for a number of school upgrades across the south west is on track with the appointment of builders this week. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, today announced that the builders appointed to each school project include: – Brauer Secondary College – J.R.T. Builders Pty Ltd. Works will include an upgraded staff wing, library…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing $40,000 to produce a business case for theredevelopment of the picturesque Point Grey Precinct in Lorne to boost the area’s tourism appeal even more. Situated at Lorne’s southern entry point, the Point Grey Precinct is a significant social, environmental and economic asset, but its buildings, and park spaces are…
Victorians are four times more likely to die on rural roads, with a disproportionate number of country people losing their lives. Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy and Action plan, Towards Zero 2016-2020, includes $340 million to reduce the road toll and upgrade more than 2,500 kilometres of rural and regional roads across the state. Member for…
One of Torquay’s most dangerous intersections will be fixed with a two-lane roundabout built at the notorious intersection of the Surf Coast Highway and South Beach Road. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney visited the site today to announce $2.5million upgrade to make the intersection safer and easier for people to move around the community.…
Works have begun on the multi-million dollar community development, the Pride of Melton, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney visited the site today and said the major civic upgrade would benefit the entire community. The project includes an amphitheatre upgrade, courthouse café deck, landscaping, signage, seating, footpaths and paving,…
Work has begun on a new playground and extended parkland in Melton, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney was at the site of the Bridge Road play space today and said the facility would benefit the entire community. The project will deliver a play space with traditional and nature…
The Victorian Government is investing in the early childhood sector and building new children’s facilities to support families and give kids the best start in life. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today joined Cr Colin Ryan, Mayor of Moyne Shire, to officially open the Port Fairy Community Services Centre extension. Mr Tierney said that…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened the upgraded Merri Kindergarten. Ms Tierney was joined by Mayor of Moyne Shire, Cr Colin Ryan, in congratulating the wider Purnim community on their support for this local project. The $549,111 redevelopment has funded the renovating of the one-room kindergarten, and the construction of an additional…
As committed before the election, Armstrong Creek will have a new school, with theAndrews Labor Government allocating funds to acquire land for the project. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced the funding as part of the Victorian Budget 2016/17. The new Armstrong Creek West school will give local parents and families the certaintythey…
Small businesses in the Koroit area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Tuesday 17 May 2016. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshopsacross the state. Program topics for 2016 include starting a business, financial management,…
Small businesses in the Derrinallum area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Tuesday 10 May 2016. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshopsacross the state. Program topics for 2016 include starting a business, financial management,…
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 18 May 2016. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshopsacross the state. Program topics for 2016 include starting a business, financial management,…
South West commuters will benefit from an extra return service from Warrnambool to Geelong every weekday and a Sunday return service to Warrnambool. The additional 12 services per week means Warrnambool passengers will now get four return services every weekday and three return services on weekends. The Budget invests $1.3 billion to make regional rail…
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…