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…
Students from across Mildura can find out more about the free courses being offered by SuniTAFE at its Mildura campus Open Day on Wednesday September 19th. The Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP encouraged anyone looking to gain new skills to get a job or advance their career to attend the Open Day and…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping more Northern Victoria students become physically active by easing the financial pressures schools experience in relation to interschool sport. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced the following schools are among 300 government schools to share in the $1.1 million Active Kids initiative. Swan Hill College Kerang…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping children in Northern Victoria develop lifelong healthy eating habits through Playground to Plate grants that help schools to set up kitchen gardens and boost healthy food education. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today congratulated: Swan Hill Specialist School, Swan Hill Primary School, Swan Hill North Primary School,…
Victoria has something for everyone, and the latest International Visitor Survey results prove it with Victoria experiencing solid growth. International overnight visitors in regional Victoria are spending more in our stunning regions – with international expenditure reaching $570 million, up by 11 per cent year-on-year, well above the national regional average growth of 1.5 per…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to slash dental waiting lists that have swelled because of Malcolm Turnbull’s funding cuts. Malcolm Turnbull and the Federal Liberals have cut public dental funding by 30 per cent – Leaving 1,643 people on waiting lists in Mildura Rural City at an average wait time of between 10…
Emergency management volunteers are sharing in $10 million of grants, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to fund the training, equipment and facilities needed to keep communities safe. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP announced today that applications are open for the 2018-19 Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability grants program in Northern Victoria. The program,…
Greater Shepparton has secured the 2018 Basketball Australia U14 Girls National Club Championships thanks to a $10,000 funding boost, as well as securing the 2019 Australian Country Cricket Championships thanks to a $5,000 funding boost announced today from the Andrews Labor Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced…
Mildura artist Domenico De Clario, joins a roll call of 62 artists and creative organisations to receive support through the Victorian Government’s latest round of VicArts grants. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP, today announced a $25,000 grant to Domenico De Clario which will support he and Laura Conci to develop and present Reciproco…