The Andrews Labor Government is again giving regional Victorian communities an opportunity to boost tourism – thanks to the latest round of the Creative Activation Fund. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today welcomed the opening of round 2 of Creative Victoria’s Creative Activation Fund program – and is encouraging local communities, councils and…
The Victorian Government is helping more people buy their dream home in regional Victoria, with thousands of first home buyers spared millions of dollars in stamp duty costs over the past financial year. Between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020, first home buyers in regional Victoria saved a collective $120 million in stamp duty,…
Fishers in communities around the state will benefit from a dozen different recreational fishing projects thanks to a round of grants worth more than $1 million. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the grants will fund fish habitat projects and important infrastructure work to make fishing safer and more accessible. The Gippsland Lakes…
More Victorians will be protected from the sun’s damaging rays thanks to the Andrews Government funding program aimed at curbing rates of skin cancer by installing more shade in public spaces, kindergartens, Government schools and sports facilities. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced that round 5 of the Shade Grants Program has now opened…
The Victorian Government has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s permits for critical Victorian agriculture work to continue in NSW, achieved after ongoing collaboration between the two state governments. Under the new Highly Specialised Critical Services (Agriculture) Permit introduced by the NSW Government from today, Victorian farmers and critical agriculture workers can enter NSW for…
The Victorian Government is rolling out recycled materials for local infrastructure projects – creating local jobs and supporting our growing circular economy. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP is encouraging councils to apply through the $2.6 million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund grants program to increase the use of recycled materials in local infrastructure projects across…
More than 15 new electric vehicle charging stations will be constructed in north western Victorian towns to boost tourism, create jobs and reduce emissions, while increasing the range of electric vehicles across regional Victoria. The Victorian Government is investing $664,000 to build the charging stations, which will better link towns across Victoria and will encourage…
Multiple sport facilities in the Yarriambiack Shire are set for a transformation – thanks to a $2.67 million funding boost from the Victorian Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced that this project is one of 27 to benefit from a share in more than $68 million…
Multiple sporting venues in the Buloke Shire are set for a transformation – thanks to a $2,148,786 funding boost from the Victorian Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced that the project is one of 27 to benefit from a share in more than $68 million from…
Regional and rural workers in north-eastern Victoria will benefit from upgraded learning facilities, thanks to a $2 million investment by the Victorian Government. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today announced the funding for Dookie Agricultural College, which will pay for essential upgrades to accommodation and training facilities. The investment will…