Swan Hill residents will soon have access to safer, more secure court facilities thanks to a $145,000 upgrade funded by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the commencement of building works at Swan Hill Magistrates’ Court. Security measures will also be improved, with three court security officers to be…
Locals will have unprecedented access to information about the condition of roads, road works and upgrades across Northern Victoria as part of a massive overhaul of the way VicRoads manages the road network. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp said, “The Andrews Labor Government is investing in the future of regional Victoria, undertaking the biggest…
TAFE campuses in Mildura, Swan Hill, Robinvale and Cardross will once again be forced to bear the brunt of Coalition cuts with Matthew Guy’s plan for a cost audit. The Liberal Party have proposed a ‘Commission of Audit’ that will once again see funding ripped out of Sunraysia TAFE and educational support services. A recent…
Sports clubs in Northern Victoria will be able to upgrade equipment and expand coaching skills, thanks to more funding through the Sporting Club Grants Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today encouraged applications from local clubs for the next round of the $4.6 million Sporting Club Grants Program. Mr Gepp said, “I encourage Northern…
Thousands of keen freshwater anglers are eagerly awaiting the season opening for Murray cod this Friday the 1st of December. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said angling for the iconic native fish, which can grow to more than a metre, continued to gain popularity given the species’ sportfishing traits and its fine eating…
The Andrews Labor Government will invest $2.4 million at Tatura Primary School. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp has announced that the Tatura Primary School will receive the funding as part of the Labor Government’s program to remove asbestos from old school buildings and replace them with brand new buildings. Mr Gepp said, “I can’t…
After a marathon sitting of the Legislative Council, the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill passed with 22 MPs voting for and 18 MPs voting against the Bill. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp was one of the 22 MPs who voted in support of the Bill. Mr Gepp said he believes that passing the Bill was…
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Victorian Sport Awards. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp has encouraged communities to nominate stand-out coaches, sportspeople and teams for the Victorian Sports Awards. Mr Gepp said, “If you know someone from your sporting community who is an unsung champion, now is the time to nominate them for…
North Central environment groups have received more than $200,000 in funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $1.93 million Landcare Grants program. Funding is distributed through the North Central Catchment Management Authority, which supports local Landcare groups to carry out environmental projects to improve regional waterway and land health. Announcing the grants, Member for…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping make Red Cliffs Primary School more inclusive for local students and families. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced that the Red Cliffs Primary School will receive $128,000 under the $20 million Inclusive Schools Fund. The funding boost will go towards an ‘inclusive play garden’ that will allow…