Applications are now open for the Andrews Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program to bring new shows, performances and festivals to Victorian communities. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, is encouraging local not-for-profit arts groups, arts societies, venues and councils to apply for a grant, and increase the range of cultural experiences available in regional…
Across regional Victoria, more than 2,100 businesses are paying less tax thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s payroll tax cuts, introduced in July last year. Saving businesses more than $31 million since the rate was cut from 4.85 to 3.65 per cent. -More than 46 businesses in Moira Shire are paying less tax and local…
Students at Orrvale, Kialla West, Bourchier Street and Mooroopna Park primary schools are a step closer to getting the facilities they need with new designs released for their upcoming major upgrades and modernisation projects. The Minister for Education James Merlino today visited Orrvale Primary School to unveil the schematic designs of the new and renovated…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with plans to transform secondary education across Shepparton and Mooroopna by giving future VCE students a greater choice of subjects. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced plans to expand the VCE curriculum available to Shepparton’s students as part of the merger of the current four schools into…
Goulburn Valley Health and local patients will be millions of dollars worse off under a plan by Malcolm Turnbull to slash health funding. Once again, Victorians are being dudded by Malcolm Turnbull, with new analysis confirming plans to short-change Goulburn Valley Health to the tune of $36.3 million as part of a new health…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping kindergartens upgrade their buildings and playgrounds and buy equipment to provide a more inclusive environment for children with disabilities and additional needs. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today announced $6.4 million for the new Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program to improve classrooms and playgrounds. “I encourage service providers, councils…
Goulburn Valley Health will get a boost for security of frontline health workers, visitors and patients thanks to the third round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today announced Goulburn Valley Health will share in more than $7 million of funding for equipment to help…
Cohuna patients will be able to access the safer healthcare facilities they deserve thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost to upgrade infrastructure at Cohuna District Hospital. Member for Northern, Victoria Mark Gepp today announced Cohuna District Hospital would receive $213,400 through the second round of the Labor Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund. Mr…
More Echuca patients will get the surgeries they need sooner thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost to upgrade medical equipment at Echuca Regional Health. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced Echuca Regional Health would receive $958,297 through the second round of the Labor Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund. Mr Gepp said…
The Victorian Government is improving the liveability of Rochester through a $151,000 investment towards the revitalisation of the Rochester Market Reserve. In Rochester today, Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp joined representatives from Campaspe Shire Council to announce the funding. The $210,000 project will modify the existing reserve into a multipurpose space for locals and…