Ambulances are responding faster to life-threatening emergencies in Northern Victoria, while elective surgery waiting lists are at record lows. The latest performance data released today shows the Andrews Labor Government’s major health funding boosts and reforms to Victoria’s ambulance system are delivering big benefits to Campaspe patients when they need it most. For Echuca Regional…
The Victorian Government is helping a social enterprise in Mildura develop new chocolate treats and create jobs and training opportunities, particularly for community members who face difficulty gaining employment. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today visited Mildura Chocolate Company, a social enterprise of the Christie Centre, which received a Boost Your Business voucher for…
The Merbein Magpies and their fans are soaring thanks to the completion of a new netball court with lighting at their popular home ground – Kenny Park in Merbein. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today joined the Magpie faithful to officially open the new court, made possible thanks to $100,000 funding from the…
Koorie girls attending secondary school in Mildura will soon have access to a new program to help them reach their full potential, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria was at Chaffey Secondary College today to announce $310,000 to deliver a two-year program for female Koorie students at Chaffey Secondary College and…
The Murray has been showcased to Melburnians in a new destination marketing campaign from Visit Victoria. Your Happy Space profiles regional Victoria’s diverse experiences and world-class food, art, music, nature and cultural offerings. The campaign urges Melburnians to travel ‘now’ by showing the quality of experiences on offer in regional Victoria. It will include a…
The Small Business Festival 2018 workshops program will roll out across metropolitan and regional Victoria during August, providing ideas, information and networking opportunities to start, operate and grow a business. The festival workshops are a showcase for the successful year-round program that has helped thousands of prospective business owners to access the advice they need…
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…