Gunbower Racing Club’s track and famous Gold Cup meeting have been given a boost, thanks to a funding package from the Andrews Labor Government worth more than $165,000. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp announced that the Andrews Labor Government is providing more than $64,000 from its Victorian Racing Industry Fund – to upgrade irrigation…
A plaque has been installed at Mooroopna Railway Station to recognise the historical significance of rail in Mooroopna. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today joined representatives of the Historical Society of Mooroopna to unveil a plaque tracing the station’s journey from original construction in 1881 to now. After a fire destroyed the more than…
The Victorian Seniors Festival returns this October with more than 2,500 free or low-cost events across the state, plus a week of free travel for seniors through Seniors Week during 6 – 13 October. Now in its 37th year, the theme for this year’s Seniors Festival is – “Get into it!” Older Victorians are encouraged…
The Victorian Government is investing $280,761 into restoring and protecting the natural environment across Northern Victoria. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp congratulated the successful recipients of the 2019-20 Victorian Landcare Grants. The annual grants program delivers critical funding to Landcare and other environmental volunteer groups who make significant contributions to caring for the environment…
Children in the Northern Victoria region are among more than 28,000 across the state set to benefit from programs and additional resources in 2020, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $160 million School Readiness Funding initiative. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced that child care services across Northern Victoria would receive extra funding…
The Andews Labor Government is protecting Victoria’s most important cultural landmarks and buildings with a record $3 million in grants from the Living Heritage Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced: a $200,000 matched grant to St Andrews Uniting Church in Echuca which will see conservation works to the Church to mitigate rising…
Verney Road School in Shepparton is amongst the finalists being acknowledged by the Andrews Labor Government in this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Acting Minister for Education Gayle Tierney today congratulated the 35 finalists across 12 award categories. The awards recognise inspirational teachers, principals, business managers and education support staff. Finalists include: Verney Road School…
Swan Hill College teachers are among the finalists being acknowledged by the Andrews Labor Government in this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Acting Minister for Education Gayle Tierney today congratulated the 35 finalists across 12 award categories. The awards recognise inspirational teachers, principals, business managers and education support staff. Finalists include: Jane Hunter and Whitney…
Cobram Primary School staff are amongst the finalists being acknowledged by the Andrews Labor Government in this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Acting Minister for Education Gayle Tierney today congratulated the 35 finalists across 12 award categories. The awards recognise inspirational teachers, principals, business managers and education support staff. Finalists include: The School Improvement Team…
Three of Mildura’s highest-risk intersections will be made safer as part of the first round of a state-wide blitz targeting rural and regional Victoria’s most dangerous intersections thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC Jaala Pulford said the upgrades are being rolled out under a $25 million program…