Monday, 12 November 2018 The latest tourism data released by Murray Regional Tourism and Tourism Research Australia shows unequivocally that tourism is booming in the Murray Region under the Andrews Government with both domestic and international visitors flocking to our region. According to the latest data, visitor numbers to the Murray Region are increasing, visitors…
A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will make sure every new Victorian primary school comes complete with a kindergarten, making it easier on parents and building for a growing state. Kindergarten gets kids off to the best start in life and readies them for a long and rewarding education. That’s why Labor has already said we…
Families in our fastest growing communities will get the new schools they deserve with a re-elected Andrews Labor Government to open 100 new schools across the state over the next eight years. Victoria is growing and we need to plan ahead to make sure that every child has access to a great local school. This…
A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will provide the biggest boost to our shearers in a generation, help create more jobs in Victoria’s agriculture industry, support our farming families and further Victoria’s reputation as Australia’s leader in digital agriculture. Nothing says rural and regional Victoria quite like the shearing industry. On farms all over the state,…
The local transport needs of people in Echuca and Girgarre will be improved following the announcement of almost $60,000 in two grants from the Andrews Labor Government to support improvements to local transport services. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced a $35,750 grant to the Crossenvale Community House to help run a new…
Tuesday, 30 October 2018 The Andrews Labor Government is helping northern Victorian councils fix the local roads that need it most through the $100 million Fixing Country Roads Program. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced a major package road upgrades to be delivered in partnership with councils across the length and breadth of…
The Andrews Government is improving safety around four Mildura schools, installing safer electronic speed signs. Signage will be installed around Mildura Primary School, Red Cliffs Primary School, St Joseph’s College and Sacred Heart Primary School. The $264,000 investment will replace existing static signs, giving a clear message to drivers to slow down within school zones…
Local police and the Yarra Ranges community will benefit from the new $2.3 million Warburton Police Station, which officially opened today. Representing Minister for Police Lisa Neville, Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today officially opened the new station. The Andrews Labor Government rebuilt the station as part its once-in-generation program of regional police station…
More patients in Northern Victoria will get the high-quality care they need in better and safer facilities thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced the following Northern Victorian health services would receive funding as part of the latest round of the Labor Government’s flagship Regional Health Infrastructure…
The Andrews Labor Government is upgrading Neighbourhood Houses so that more locals have access to vital services in a renovated and more modern facility. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced three Neighbourhood Houses in the Shepparton district would receive a grant as part of its $460,000 Minor Capital Works Non-Recurrent Grants program. Murray…