Friday 29 March, 2019 Twelve Victorian schools will take part in a pilot program aimed at addressing the risk to the wellbeing of young people as the online gaming and gambling words converge. Launching the pilot today at Keilor Downs Secondary College, Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation Marlene Kairouz noted that gambling is becoming…
Friday 29 March, 2019 The Andrews Labor Government is supporting growers, community groups and the horticulture industry in the fight against fruit fly. State Labor Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today opened the third round of the Managing Fruit Fly Regional Grants Program. The Labor Government is backing community-led projects across Northern Victoria to…
Friday 29 March, 2019 The Andrews Labor Government is building or upgrading men’s sheds for communities all over Victoria. State Labor Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced this year’s Men’s Shed grant applications are now open. The Labor Government is investing nearly $900,000 to build, upgrade or refurbish men’s sheds, which play a…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving Ardmona families the educational facilities they deserve, with works now underway to revamp Ardmona Primary School. Minister for Education James Merlino joined Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today to turn the first sod on the $631,592 redevelopment of the Turnbull Road site, which will restore its original buildings…
The Andrews Labor Government is building a better future for young people in Greater Shepparton, ensuring they have more educational opportunities, choice and support. Minister for Education James Merlino today visited McGuire College in Shepparton to announce a two-year transition process for the new Greater Shepparton College (interim name), merging four secondary schools and accommodating…
Monday, 25 March 2019 Works are underway to boost the safety and capacity of Fifth Street in Merbein, thanks to the Victorian Government’s Fixing Country Roads Program. State Labor Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said the Victorian Government had provided more than $470,000 to Mildura City Council to widen and upgrade Fifth Street…
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to back women in sport, through the second round of the 2018-19 Change Our Game Scholarship Program. The Program creates opportunities for women to pursue leadership and development opportunities throughout the sporting and active recreation sector. State Labor Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP, said that local clubs…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving growing footy and netball clubs in country Victoria and outer metropolitan locations another chance to secure funding to upgrade grounds, courts and pavilions to welcome more members than ever before. Labor Member for Northern Vitoria, Mark Gepp today encouraged local clubs to consider applying for the next round of…
Applications are now open for the latest round of Living Heritage Grants as the Victorian Government takes action to safeguard the state’s rich history. Labor Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said grants between $20,000 and $200,000 were available for eligible projects in Northern Victoria to restore at-risk places and objects included on the Victorian…
The Andrews Labor Government and Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp are inviting local organisations that support veterans to apply now for grants of up to $200,000 to spruce up their buildings and facilities. Minister for Veterans Robin Scott today opened a new funding round for the Veterans Capital Works Grant Program, which helps eligible…