Small business operators in Northern Victoria area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Tuesday, 31 July 2018 and Thursday, 2 August 2018. The bus will be present as part of Small Business Festival 2018, which this year will showcase hundreds of free and low-cost…
The Liberal Nationals have been caught out hatching a secret sinister plan to launch a round of savage cuts to small rural health services across Victoria. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today condemned revelations the Liberal Nationals are eyeing off cuts to Cobram District Health, Yarrawonga District Health Service, Nathalia District Hospital, Numurkah District…
Hundreds of Victorian teachers have been recognised for their dedication to public education, acknowledged for 40, 45, 50 and 55 years of service at the Recognition of Service to Victorian Education awards this week. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today congratulated the following teachers on their long-serving contribution to education: Pamela Chandler from Echuca…
Thousands of Victorians are about to reap the benefits of a record funding boost to be shared by the state’s neighbourhood houses thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. A total of 162 neighbourhood houses in Victoria are getting additional coordination hours, which will give families improved access to employment, training and volunteering opportunities. The following…
Students and teachers at Mooroopna Secondary College are set to turn learning into an artform thanks to a $28,000 grant through the Victorian Government’s new Creative Learning Partnerships program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced the grant, which will support the school to partner with Shepparton Art Museum in Through Art we…
Carers in Northern Victoria will benefit from Victoria’s first whole-of-government strategy which aims to better recognise the important role of carers and provide additional support over the next four years. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP said the Victorian Carer Strategy 2018–22, focused on providing greater access to support groups, financial services and transport,…
Mildura is gearing up for a big day at the races this Friday 27 July and the club will get vital upgrades later this year thanks to almost $109,000 in joint funding. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Andrews Labor Government is providing $20,000 through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund to support…
Thousands of Victorians now have the comfort and security of a new home thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s ground-breaking Homes for Victorians initiative. Changes to the first home buyer stamp duty concession and first home owners grant came into effect on 1 July 2017. Since then more than 28,000 first home buyers have benefited from stamp…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced almost $2 million in funding for Victoria’s Landcare and other environmental volunteers in the latest round of the Victorian Landcare Grants program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced 30 local groups received a total of $259,930 in funding. These include: Birchip Landcare Curyo-Watchgupna Landcare Nullawil Landcare…
Tatura drivers will enjoy a safer and easier journey along the Midland Highway with a new roundabout now complete at the intersection of Tatura-Undera Road. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the completion of works on the roundabout, part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $22.8 million package of safety improvements to the Midland…