Accessing the beach at Skenes Creek will be a lot easier and safer for pedestrians with construction underway on a dedicated crossing point. A new pedestrian refuge and traffic island will be built on the Great Ocean Road – east of Skenes Creek Road – to provide locals and visitors with a safer and visible…
A multimillion-dollar investment in better train services for passengers in Victoria’s south west can now begin, with the Andrews Labor Government receiving funding for the $1.57 billion Regional Rail Revival program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that work will soon start on the Warrnambool Line Upgrade to deliver more frequent and reliable…
A Portland sports club will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Portland Runners Club was one of 222 successful applicants across the State to receive the…
A local sports club will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Heytesbury Pony Club was one of 222 successful applicants across the State to receive the…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Glenelg Shire community to work with the Glenelg Shire Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. The…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Moyne Shire community to work with the Moyne Shire Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. The…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Corangamite Shire community to work with the Corangamite Shire Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. The…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Surf Coast Shire community to work with the Surf Coast Shire Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Warrnambool community to work with the Warrnambool City Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. The grants…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants have now opened and that funding of up to $30,000 was available. Ms Tierney urged the Colac Otway Shire community to work with the Colac Otway Shire Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti…
More people with a terminal illness in Victoria’s south-west will be able to get the compassionate in-home palliative care and support they need, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Southwest Healthcare would share in $3.86 million this year to improve access to community…
More people with a terminal illness in the Colac district will be able to get the compassionate in-home palliative care and support they need, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Colac Area Health would share in $3.86 million this year to improve access…
More people with a terminal illness in the Portland region will be able to get the compassionate in-home palliative care and support they need, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Portland and District Hospital would share in $3.86 million this year to improve…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 14 March, 2018. Last year more than 4,800 people participated in over 430 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Western Victoria’s kindergartens upgrade their buildings and playgrounds and buy equipment to provide a more inclusive environment for children with disabilities and additional needs. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $6.4 million for the new Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program to improve classrooms and playgrounds. Local governments,…
Communities in Victoria’s south-west will see more police on the streets, with an additional 6 officers due to hit the beat over the next year as the Andrews Labor Government continues to deliver the biggest boost to police resources in history. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Police Lisa Neville today joined Chief Commissioner Graham…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney is encouraging local not-for-profit arts groups, arts societies, venues and local councils to apply for funding, and increase the range of cultural experiences available in Western Victoria. Applications are now open for the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program to bring new shows, performances and festivals to…
A local Surf Coast sports club will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Surf Coast Football Club was one of 222 successful applicants across the State…
A local sports club will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Terang Mortlake Football Netball Club was one of 222 successful applicants across the State to…
A local Derrinallum sports club will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Derrinallum Cricket Club was one of 222 successful applicants across the State to receive the…
Three Colac district sporting clubs will be better prepared to manage a medical emergency on and off the park after receiving a defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Colac Leisure Runners, Colac Rifle Club and Irrewarra Cricket Club were amongst 222 successful applicants…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has encouraged local environmental organisations to apply for the $2 million 2018 Community & Volunteer Action Grants, and $116,000 for Crowdfunding Grants under the Biodiversity On-ground Action Initiative, recently announced by the Victorian Government. The Andrews Labor Government is helping community groups in Western Victoria to undertake…
Tomorrow’s local cricket stars will soon be enjoying better facilities at Mack Oval in Warrnambool with the announcement of funding through the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund – Cricket Facilities. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Warrnambool City Council would receive $90,000 in funding to upgrade facilities at Mack Oval, home of Russells Creek…
The next generation of CFA firefighters are pitting their talents against one another at the 45th Volunteer Fire Brigade Victoria (VFBV) Junior State Urban Fire Brigade Championships in Warrnambool today. Western Victoria MP, Gayle Tierney, representing Minister for Emergency Services, James Merlino, officially opened the annual event this morning. About 800 competitors are taking part…
Warrnambool is the latest rural centre to open a new recovery-based mental health service, which will free up acute hospital beds and boost local employment opportunities for health workers. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today opened the $4.75 million South West Healthcare Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) 10-bed facility. Operations will officially commence in…
The Lorne Sculpture Biennale and Surf Coast Arts Trail events have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to tourism, arts and culture by being awarded grants by the Andrews Labor Government to support their continued success. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that both the 2018 Lorne Sculpture Biennale and the Surf Coast…
Young people from Surf Coast Shire will be celebrated and recognised during the inaugural Victorian Youth Week, which will run from 13 to 22 April. The Surf Coast Shire has received an Andrews Labor Government grant to run the Surf Coast Youth Awards for local young people during the 2018 Victorian Youth Week. The Surf…
Young people from Glenelg Shire will join celebrations and activities during the inaugural Victorian Youth Week in April, when more than 100 activities will run across the state. Glenelg Shire Council received an Andrews Labor Government grant to run the You(th) Can Colour Run during the 2018 Victorian Youth Week, which will run from 13…
Young people from Camperdown will join celebrations and activities during the inaugural Victorian Youth Week in April, when more than 100 events will run across the state. Camperdown College received an Andrews Labor Government grant to run the Health Immersion Project during the 2018 Victorian Youth Week, which will run from 13 to 22 April.…
Young people from the South West will join celebrations and activities during the inaugural Victorian Youth Week in April, when more than 100 activities will run across the state. Warrnambool City Council received an Andrews Labor Government grant to run the unBOOlievable Young Parents Week during the 2018 Victorian Youth Week, which will run from…
The Surf Coast community will soon be enjoying upgraded sports facilities thanks to a $100,000 funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Surf Coast Shire Council was among recipients of the latest round of the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. The funding will enable the…
Small business operators in the Warrnambool area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Wednesday 28 February, 2018. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
Small business operators in the Portland area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 26 February, 2018. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
Birregurra, Cororooke and Apollo Bay will play host to exciting new performances thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated Birregurra Community Group Inc, Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery and Apollo Bay Arts Inc who have received support for their presentations. The productions…
Anglesea will play host to exciting new performances thanks to a $9,042 grant through the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated The Sound Doctor Presents Inc which has received support for a program of contemporary music at the Angelsea Memorial Hall over two weekends, March…
Travelling to one of Victoria’s most popular tourist destinations will soon be a significantly smoother and safer experience for drivers when works to improve Otway Lighthouse Road start next week. The Andrews Labor Government is investing $2.3 million to rebuild 4.2 kilometres of the road – the gateway route to Australia’s oldest surviving lighthouse, the…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping restore some much loved heritage assets in Western Victoria. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that round three of the Labor Government’s Living Heritage Program is now open. The program is giving communities the resources they need to protect our treasured heritage. “Our heritage is a reminder…
Small businesses in the Port Fairy and Warrnambool areas will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Tuesday 20 February, 2018 in Port Fairy and Wednesday 21 February, 2018 in Warrnambool. Last year more than 4,800 people participated in over 430 Small…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping pre-schoolers and their families in the Colac Otway Shire improve their maths skills through a new early years’ program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that early childhood educators at Apex Preschool Centre in Elliminyt and Lavers Hill and District Preschool will participate in Let’s Count training,…
Wandana Heights student, Larissa Zanardo, will represent her region and Victoria on an overseas study tour to learn about the service and sacrifices of our veterans. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Sacred Heart College student will join the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize tour in 2018, tracing the steps of…
Find out how to Detox Your Home when the Andrews Labor Government’s latest mobile chemical collection next visits Warrnambool on Saturday 24 February. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is encouraging local residents to take advantage of the service enabling the safe disposal of potentially toxic household chemicals. Research from the Australian Competition and…
Small business operators in the Birregurra area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 12 February, 2018. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
The Andrews Labor Government has begun repairing the damaged and narrow surface of Foxhow Road, as part of its $40 million investment in widening and making roads safer for drivers in south-west Victoria. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced works have started on rebuilding and widening four kilometres of road between Wettenhalls Lane…
Tomorrow’s local cricket stars will soon be enjoying better facilities at Mount Moriac Recreation Reserve with the announcement of funding through the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund – Cricket Facilities. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $52,810 funding to upgrade facilities at Mount Moriac Recreation Reserve, home of Modewarre Cricket Club. The funding will…
Work has begun on a $257,000 raised boardwalk along the iconic Surf Coast Walk to protect the sensitive Anglesea heathland and enhance the visitor experience. Western Victoria MP Gayle Tierney, representing Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, today turned the first sod on works to build the 180-metre boardwalk at Demons Bluff. EcoProjects Australia is constructing the…
Young people in the Corangamite Shire will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Corangamite Shire Council will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $90,000 over three years for Corangamite Youth Development…
Young people in Colac will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Colac Area Health will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $130,000 over three years for their Our Place 3250 project.…
Young people in the Golden Plains Shire will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Golden Plains Shire Council will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $120,000 over three years for their…
Young people in Surf Coast Shire will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Surf Coast Shire Council will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $140,000 over three years for their Engaged…
Young people in the Moyne Shire will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced Moyne Shire Council will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $110,000 over three years for their Moyne Shire…
Young people in Warrnambool will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the Andrew Labor Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced two organisations in Warrnambool will receive an Engage! 2018-20 grants for projects that will support young people aged between 12…
The Victorian Government has committed $1 million for Sustainability Victoria to deliver the Victorian Litter Plan, which includes litter grants and programs for local councils and the community to reduce litter in the State. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney has welcomed the grants saying the Victorian Government is taking action to tackle litter…
The Andrews Labor Government has boosted safety for pedestrians outside the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club by installing a pedestrian refuge island on the Great Ocean Road. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works have been completed on the new island, which will provide safer access for pedestrians as they cross the busy…
A local Cobden sports 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 Cobden Riding Club were one of 301 successful applicants across the…
A local Colac sports 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 Colac Cricket Club were one of 301 successful applicants across the…
Colac residents will have access to safer and more secure court facilities thanks to a $330,000 upgrade and the roll out of new Court Security Officers under the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three Court Security Officers will be deployed on court sitting days from today, Monday 18 December.…
Victoria’s oldest operating courthouse will have safer and more secure facilities as part of a state-wide rollout of Court Security Officers under the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three Court Security Officers will be deployed to the Portland Magistrates’ Court on sitting days from tomorrow, Tuesday 19 December.…
The Andrews Labor Government has installed blue guideposts on the Hamilton Highway to make it easier for drivers to find rest stops. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed the installation of the 72 guideposts, which are installed on the approach to the four rest areas on the highway. The guideposts are in clusters…
Students at Grovedale College are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on a $7.5 million upgrade due to get underway shortly. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Rendine Construction Pty Ltd has been awarded the construction contract. The project will include extending the performing arts building…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping more Colac families and children benefit from better early learning facilities through a major investment in children’s centre infrastructure. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that the Andrews Labor Government is investing $301,500 for a significant upgrade to Winifred Nance Kindergarten in Colac, as part of…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to improve safety and encourage more people to use Colac Memorial Square and help cut down on crime. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $109,000 in funding for Colac Otway Shire Council for their Lighting Up Colac Memorial Square project. This funding grant will assist…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to improve safety and encourage more people to use public spaces in Hawkesdale and help cut down on crime. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $44,800 in funding for Moyne Shire Council for their Lighting Up Hawkesdale project. This funding grant will assist with the…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to improve safety and encourage more people to use public spaces in Warrnambool and help cut down on crime. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced $52,843 in funding for Warrnambool City Council for their CCTV to Counter Vandalism and Hoon Behaviour project. This funding grant…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Emma House Domestic Violence Services Inc will receive two grants totalling $200,000 as part of a grants program under the Andrews Labor Government. The $200,000 of funding over two years will help the Emma House Domestic Violence Services to provide vital legal assistance to vulnerable and…
Locals will have unprecedented access to information about the condition of roads, road works and upgrades in the South West as part of a massive overhaul of the way VicRoads manages the road network. Victorians have told VicRoads they want greater transparency about road conditions and the work VicRoads is doing, from roadside drainage to…
A local Portland sports 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 Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club were one of 301 successful applicants…
Ten local sporting clubs in Western Victoria will share in more than $23,138.63 in funding to help meet the explosion in demand for grassroots women’s sport and social sport thanks to the latest round of health promotion foundation VicHealth’s Active Club Grants. As part of VicHealth’s plan to get more Victorians living healthier and happier…
The Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to help The Sisters Soldiers Memorial Hall commemorate the sacrifice of local veterans, and educate the wider community about their service. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced they will receive $9372 under the Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program. The funding…
The Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to help Ceres commemorate the sacrifice of local veterans, and educate the wider community about their service. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Ceres Community Association Inc will receive $4955 under the Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program. The funding…
The Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to help Colac commemorate the sacrifice of local veterans, and educate the wider community about their service. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said that Colac Legacy Club Inc will receive $2500 under the ANZAC day Proceeds Fund. The funding will go towards providing drivers…
Geelong’s music scene will take off like never before, with the Andrews Labor Government’s latest round of grants providing support to local artists and music industry. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed news that Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Marrma Rom Two Worlds Foundation are amongst more than 50 music industry representatives…
Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery is gearing up to bring the best of the arts to Cororooke and surrounding communities thanks to a $6,000 grant through the Victorian Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today congratulated the group which has received support for the presentation of the…
The Sound Doctor Presents Inc is gearing up to bring the best of the arts to Anglesea and surrounding communities thanks to a $3,094 grant through the Victorian Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today congratulated the group which has received support for the presentation of a performance…
Corangamite environment groups have received $191,000 in funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $1.93 million Landcare Grants program. Announcing the grants, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the funding will be distributed through the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, which supports local Landcare groups carry out environmental projects to improve regional waterway…
Local environment groups in Victoria’s south-west will benefit from $191,000 in funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $2 million Landcare Grants program. Announcing the grants, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the funding will be distributed through the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority, which supports local Landcare groups carry out environmental…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting the planning right in Portland to boost local jobs, create more affordable and help the community remain as liveable as ever. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced an $80,000 Streamlining for Growth grant to assist the Glenelg Shire Council develop the Portland Structure Plan. As the community…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting the planning right in Bannockburn to cut red tape, boost jobs and make homes more affordable. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced an $80,000 grant to assist the Golden Plains Shire Council develop the Bannockburn Traffic and Car Parking Strategy. Bannockburn is growing, and we’re giving…
Volunteers in Western Victoria are receiving a welcome funding boost, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Emergency Services, James Merlino recently announced the outcome of the 2017-18 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, delivering grants to 300 successful applicants. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the 26 emergency service organisations in…
Sporting Clubs in Western Victoria are set to take their 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 four clubs are amongst 301 successful applicants across the state to receive…
Small business operators in the Koroit, Warrnambool and Port Fairy areas will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 27 November 2017 in Koroit, on Tuesday 28 November in Warrnambool and on Wednesday 19 November in Port Fairy. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile…
Small business operators in the Cobden area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Thursday 30 November 2017. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
The Port Fairy Folk Festival has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to tourism, arts and culture by being awarded a grant from the Andrews Labor Government to support its continued success. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Port Fairy Folk Festival has secured a $20,000 grant through the Labor Government’s Regional…
The Koroit Irish Festival has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to tourism, arts and culture by being awarded a grant from the Andrews Labor Government to support its continued success. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Koroit Irish Festival has secured a $5,000 grant through the Labor Government’s Regional Events Fund.…
The 2018 Apollo Bay Seafood Festival is set to expand to a 3 day event thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Apollo Bay Seafood Festival has secured a $10,000 grant through the Labor Government’s Regional Events Fund. This family fun event features…
Anglers on the Surry River can now wet a line or launch their boat more easily thanks to a new wooden jetty at Narrawong, east of Portland, funded by recreational fishing licence fees. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the new facility will help get more people fishing, more often, which is at…
As we head into summer, more students in Western Victoria will be protected from the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation with extra shade to prevent deadly skin cancers. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced five schools will receive $102,474 through the Andrews Labor Government’s School Shade Grants Program. The $1.4 million program provides…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney has welcomed new legislation introduced to parliament to enshrine recreational and Aboriginal water values into law for the first time across Victoria. The Andrews Labor Government has already taken significant steps to implement these values through projects like the Cultural Flows project along the Glenelg River. Traditional knowledge…
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 15 November 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…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping celebrate inspiring and motivated young people in Western Victoria as part of the first ever Victorian Youth Week, after the Turnbull Government scrapped funding that it previously provided to states. Ensuring Victoria continues to highlight the important role young people play in the community, the Labor Government is almost…
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…
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…