More than 800 racegoers are expected to flock to the Gunbower Harness Racing Club for the Pacing Cup this Sunday 19 November, thanks to a $28,000 funding boost. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Andrews Labor Government is providing almost $10,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund to support the event, and…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with helping clubs save lives with applications now open for the fourth round of the Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs and Facilities Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today called on grassroots sport and active recreation clubs across Northern Victoria to apply for a lifesaving defibrillator and volunteer…
Students will soon benefit from better facilities and buildings, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, announced the following schools will be receiving maintenance funding. -Gunbower Primary School will be receiving $365,000 to repair and upgrade the main building and rectify damage caused by a recent termite attack. -Swan Hill…
As we head into summer, students will be protected from the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation with extra shade to prevent deadly skin cancers. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy and Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced the following schools will receive funding through the Andrews Labor Government’s School Shade Grants Program. -Cobram…
Racegoers will be treated to an action-packed Melbourne Cup Day at Mildura on Tuesday 7 November, thanks to a $38,000 funding package supported by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Labor Government is providing almost $16,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund to support the event, with an…
Northern Victoria residents can learn how to care for wartime objects and store precious memories when the War Heritage Roadshow comes to town. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp said “The War Heritage Roadshow is all about preserving and keeping artifacts that tell our story of service. The Roadshow is a great opportunity to better…
Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, has announced that small businesses in Mildura and Sheppartonarea will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at local workshops. -Employing and Keeping the Right Staff workshop will be held at the Mildura Regional Development offices, 129 Langtree Avenue, Mildura at 9:00 AM…
Chaffey Secondary College music teacher Luke Peak is among the finalists of this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced the 28 finalists across nine award categories, congratulating them on their achievements contributing to education. The awards recognise inspirational teachers, principals and support staff who get the best out of…
Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today announced that the Merbein Football Netball Club was among 23 sports facilities across Victoria to share in more than $2 million from the latest round of the Country Football and Netball Program. -Cohuna Football Netball Club will receive $100,000 to upgrade the lighting on the main football oval…
Grassroots sports clubs in Northern Victoria are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and win silverware. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today announced thirty Northern Victoria clubs that will share in over $500,000 from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18. “We’re giving grassroots…