The iconic Australian Botanic Gardens in Shepparton will be rejuvenated – thanks to round one funding of the Andrews Labor Government Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens Grants Program will see 17 gardens across the state receive grants worth $1.4 million. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP announced that Shepparton’s Australian Botanic Gardens will receive a $251,640 grant…
Children at Punt Road Kindergarten and Childcare Centre are set to benefit from a major expansions and refurbishment ahead of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten starting next year, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced Punt Road Kindergarten and Childcare Centre in the Moira Shire would receive $123,864 funding to…
The Andrews Labor Government will make it easier for Loddon families to secure a kindergarten place for three and four-year-old children by supporting Loddon Shire Council to develop a central enrolment scheme to simplify enrolment processes. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP announced it was one of eight councils in the local government areas…
In 2019, 266 lives were lost on Victoria’s roads. The 2020 figures so far is 12. These alarming figures have led to a Legislative Council parliamentary Inquiry into the Increase in Victoria’s Road Toll – and is inviting community input to help find solutions. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP is encouraging locals to…
The Shepparton community has been given a major boost – with Squash and Racquetball Victoria receiving funding from the Andrews Labor Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program to host the Shepparton International Squash Championships over the next three years. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced the 2020 championship event will be held between…
Musicians and organisations across Northern Victoria looking to amp up their latest projects are being urged to get their applications in for the latest round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Music Works program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP said our vibrant, local music scene plays an important role in Victoria’s standing as Australia’s…
The Andrews Labor Government’s regional road maintenance blitz is set to benefit locals and freight drivers in Echuca – with works underway on McKenzie Road. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp MP announced the beginning of a two-part $2.33 million project on McKenzie Road between Ogilvie Avenue and Echuca Airport, which will benefit 2,200 drivers…
Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today condemned the actions of the homeowners at the centre of the swastika flag issue in Beulah. “The flying of this flag is, in my view, incredibly poor judgement and I hope the home owners realise the distress they are causing in the community and remove the flag immediately.”…
Grassroots sports clubs across Northern Victoria are being encouraged to apply for funding to upgrade equipment, buy new uniforms, boost administration capabilities and improve training for officials. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced that applications have opened for the Andrews Labor Government’s 2019/20 Sporting Club Grants Program. The Sporting Club Grants Program…
One of Swan Hill’s most anticipated harness racing meets will provide a spectacle for the whole family, thanks to a funding package worth more than $5,700. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Andrews Labor Government is kicking in $2,850 from its Victorian Racing Industry Fund – Raceday Attraction Program to support the…