The Andrews Labor Government will continue to support the eradication of mobile black spots in regional Victoria despite the fact the Turnbull Federal Government has abandoned its Mobile Black Spot Programme (MBSP). The 2017/18 Federal Budget revealed no additional funding for the MBSP even though thousands of regional Victorians still experience inconsistent or non-existent mobile…
The Liberals have slashed funding to TAFE yet again by delivering an $80 billion tax cut to big business in a move that will hurt students in Northern Victoria. The Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP said this week’s Federal Budget confirms that the Liberals just can’t help themselves when it comes to cutting…
Organisations that support senior Victorians across the state are being encouraged to apply for the 2018 Participation for Culturally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Seniors grants program, which are now open. The grants available through the Participation for CALD Seniors Grants Program are worth $300,000 this year, with organisations eligible for funding of up to $10,000…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping environmental groups in Northern Victoria protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced that environmental volunteer groups can now access grants up to $20,000 as part of the 2018/19 Victorian Landcare Grants. Start-up grants of $500 are also available for new…
Freshwater anglers wetting a line in the Murray River for golden perch and Murray cod can now launch their vessels more easily thanks to a new boat ramp at Pental Island. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said the site at the end of Brooks Lane has been used as a boat launching point for…
The Andrews Labor Government is unlocking the latest round of FReeZA grants to give young people in Northern Victoria the chance to design and host their own youth-oriented events. Some $7.2 million will go towards continuing the successful FReeZA program, which has seen thousands of activities – like live band gigs, art exhibitions and BMX…
Hattah is set to host the Hattah Desert Race thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP, today announced that Hattah will once again host the Desert Race in July this year. The race will be held in the red sands of the Hattah desert and…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving more grassroots clubs in Northern Victoria another chance to own life-saving defibrillators and receive emergency training. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced sport and recreation clubs across Northern Victoria have one final opportunity to apply to the Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs and Facilities Program. Since 2014,…
People across Northern Victoria will get the skills they need for the jobs Labor is creating, with the biggest change to TAFE and skills training in Victoria’s history announced in the 2018/19 Labor State Budget. From 2019, TAFE courses in priority areas will be free for students across Victoria. Labor’s record investment in road and…
Echuca is set to host the Winter Blues Festival thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced that Echuca will once again host the Winter Blues Festival in July. The Winter Blues Festival will be held at a multitude of venues across Echuca and Moama and…