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…
CONSTRUCTION ABOUT TO START ON REDCLIFFS SECONDARY COLLEGE UPGRADE Students at Red Cliffs Secondary College are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on a $7 million upgrade and modernisation project. Contractors for the project were announced recently. Asbestos removal from the site was undertaken during the last school holidays and…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping communities honour the sacrifice of our veterans, and giving their families the support they deserve. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, is encouraging communities and organisations to apply for funding through the Victoria Remembers Minor Grants Program. Through this program the Labor Government is helping communities to honour the…
CFA & SES volunteers in Northern Victoria are receiving a welcome funding boost, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino recently announced the outcome of the 2017-18 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, delivering grants to 300 successful applicants across Victoria. Northern Victoria recipients as follows: Appin South CFA will receive…
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…