Metropolitan and regional community groups are playing their part to tackle ice abuse in Victoria, thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government through the Community Ice Action Grants. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today launched the next round of grants, part of the Labor Government’s Ice Action Plan, to help curb ice…
Mooroopna locals and Shepparton line passengers have had their say on the future of the town’s station, after fire destroyed passenger facilities in January this year. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan today announced the outcome of the community consultation in early April, with locals wanting the facilities repaired and the significance of the station…
The second stage of the Echuca-Moama Bridge project will begin shortly, with a wide-ranging package of works set to deliver vital upgrades to Echuca’s Warren Street. The Australian, Victorian and New South Wales governments today announced the contract for Stage 2 had been awarded to Winslow Constructors. The $26.35 million package of works includes the…
The Andrews Labor Government will invest $2.4 million to boost access and participation in the state’s booming startup sector, with a focus on regional Victorian communities. The funding will be invested through LaunchVic and will support 15 projects across 26 local government areas in Victoria – ranging from from $50,000 to $400,000 to support startup…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping pre-schoolers and their families in Lake Boga and Hopetoun improve their maths skills through a new early years program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced that early childhood educators at Lake Boga Preschool and Hopetoun Preschool will participate in Let’s Count training, where they will learn…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to keep Echuca harness racing patrons warm this winter, as part of a new heating and cooling system in the function room at the Frank Ryan Raceway. The Labor Government has partnered with the Echuca Harness Racing Club to provide almost $3400 each towards the new system.…
The Andrews Labor Government is doing more for victim-survivors of sexual assault in Shepparton & Mildura, with funding to provide more counselling sessions and crisis support. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced the Victorian Government is investing $8.51 million over four years for additional sexual assault support services, which covers short, medium…
The Andrews Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs have served five million meals to students across Victoria, ensuring they start their school day on a full stomach, ready to learn. Minister for Education James Merlino this morning joined students at Morwell Park Primary School, one of the 500 schools that serve up free and healthy Victorian-produced…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing almost $247,000 in programs to prevent and reduce gambling harm in regional and rural Victoria. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced $50,000 in funding for the Mallee Sports Assembly (MSA) for the Sport is a Game Not a Shame program. The MSA will investigate the prevalence and…
The Andrews Labor Government is making planning fairer, simpler and easier to understand for Victoria’s animal industries with the launch of significant reforms to Victoria’s planning scheme. The Labor Government announced the sweeping reforms today, which includes a $450,000 training and education initiative targeted to pig and poultry producers. The Government consulted extensively to develop…