Locals with a passion for media or politics can follow in the footsteps of Kimberly Price from Echuca and apply to take part in a unique journalism program. Kimberly was one of 22 young people aged 16 to 25 who participated in the YMCA Victoria Youth Press Gallery – and had the opportunity to learn…
Local Moira resident Lorna Morris OAM is one of 21 inspiring and exceptional women who have been inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women today. Minister for Women Gabrielle Williams today paid tribute to the 2019 inductees, a list of women like Lorna who have made enormous contributions to society in fields such as…
The Echuca Racing Club has received a boost ahead of the 2019 Echuca Cup as part of a $187,000 joint funding package. The Victorian Government has contributed more than $46,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund towards infrastructure upgrades. The project included resurfacing the horse float area and stalls entrance to make it suitable for all…
The Andrews Labor Government will boost safety for the Strathmerton community by introducing a new 60 kilometres per hour speed limit through the town ahead of Easter. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Jaala Pulford announced in Parliament today that the Labor Government will introduce a safer speed limit following a comprehensive speed review and…
The Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club is set to host a brand new family-friendly event, the Shepparton Superheroes and Transformers Race Night, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced that the Labor Government is providing $4,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund Raceday Attraction Program to…
Construction of new overtaking lanes on the Midland Highway at Byrneside is underway, to make it safer and easier for drivers to overtake. Members for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes and Mark Gepp today announced that construction of overtaking lanes in each direction between Springvale Road and Collie Road has nearly reached the half-way point. These…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Rochester’s budding tennis stars, with two brand new floodlit courts now open at Rochester Lawn Tennis Club. Labor Member from Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today welcomed the opening of the upgraded courts, thanks to $100,000 from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme alongside support from Campaspe Shire…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in the Swan Hill Racecourse to make it safer for horses and jockeys and more water efficient to help save on bills. Labor Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp has announced $285,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund to improve the racecourse and the training precinct, creating 20 local…
Labor Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp is encouraging schools across Northern Victoria to enter the 2019 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. “The ResourceSmart Schools Awards celebrate the efforts local students, teachers and parents are making to positively impact the environment,” Mr Gepp said. ResourceSmart Schools is a free program offered by Sustainability Victoria that supports Victorian…
Inspirational locals promoting the rights and participation of people with disability will be recognised by the ninth annual Victorian Disability Awards. Labor Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today encouraged locals to apply for the Awards, which celebrate hardworking individuals and groups helping to build a fairer, more inclusive Victoria. Nominations are open to individuals…