Volunteers, nippers, clubs and trainers picked up a swag of awards at Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) annual Awards of Excellence night. Representing the Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services Harriet Shing congratulated the more than 34,000 LSV volunteers on their dedication and commitment to keeping Victorians safe in and around…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting out the call for new and creative ideas to help shape the 2019 Victorian Youth Week. The flagship event will bring together hundreds of people across the state to celebrate Victoria’s youth, including here in Northern Victoria. Minister for Youth Affairs Jenny Mikakos encouraged local governments, community organisations and…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping to get new community playgroups off the ground, giving families in Watchem more access to valuable support. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos announced 50 playgroups have been successful in receiving a 2018 Great Start Community Playgroup grant to help them establish themselves. This includes here in Watchem,…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced the finalists in this year’s Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today revealed a local project was shortlisted for the awards, which recognise individuals, communities, organisations, governments and businesses across Victoria that are driving a sustainable future. This year’s finalist across ten categories include: Gannawarra…
Northern Victoria will soon have access to better mental health, drug and alcohol support, close to home, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Facilities Renewal Grants Fund to improve services across the state. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced that the Northern Victoria will receive a portion of the fund, which will help…
Residents of Northern Victoria can now vote for their favourite local projects with 170 great ideas across their local communities. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp MP today announced the projects that will be seeking support in a Victorian first that will make our communities better places to live. Residents aged 16 and over can…
Thursday, 16 August 2018 POPULAR WAR HERITAGE COLLECTIONS TRAINING CONTINUES Shepparton RSL Sub-Branch is one of 14 ex-service organisations that have been selected to participate in a new round of the War Heritage Collections Training Program, part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Veterans Heritage Project. The first round of the War Heritage Collections Training Program…
Wednesday, 15 August, 2018 GROWING JOBS FOR LOCALS IN THE GOULBURN VALLEY The Andrews Labor Government is backing jobseekers in Shepparton with a new program that creates jobs by encouraging businesses to use local products and services. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced $750,000 for the Committee for Greater Shepparton to establish the…
The Andrews Labor Government has awarded a $300,000 grant to Swan Hill Rural City Council to design concept plans for the proposed Swan Hill Regional Arts, Indigenous and Cultural Precinct. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford announced funding for the plans in the Victorian Parliament today, which encapsulate other plans underway for the Swan Hill…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with improving safety for Swan Hill line passengers – removing a level crossing in Tresco and undertaking important maintenance works. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp said V/Line crews will remove the level crossing at Goggin Road in Tresco this weekend and complete other improvement works along the…