The Andrews Labor Government is growing regional tourism and sporting events in Northern Victoria thanks to new funding in the Victorian Budget 2018/19. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP said Regional Tourism Boards will now be able to apply for new grants to boost their local economies and jobs by attracting new visitors and…
DetailsA new heavy pumper will respond to fires and other emergencies in Mildura and surrounding communities, providing a major boost to firefighting services in the state’s north-west. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today officially handed over the state-of-the-art truck to the Mildura Fire Brigade. The new heavy pumper provides firefighters with the latest technology…
DetailsVictoria’s wine industry is set to taste even better following the Andrews Labor Government’s $2 million boost to the Wine Growth Fund, with a third funding round set to go ahead. The Wine Growth Fund aims to develop and sustainably grow the wine industry in Victoria by providing innovative growers, organisations and projects with funding…
DetailsAmbulances are responding faster to life-threatening emergencies in Northern Victoria, while elective surgery waiting lists are at record lows. The latest performance data released today shows the Andrews Labor Government’s major health funding boosts and reforms to Victoria’s ambulance system are delivering big benefits to Campaspe patients when they need it most. For Echuca Regional…
DetailsThe Victorian Government is helping a social enterprise in Mildura develop new chocolate treats and create jobs and training opportunities, particularly for community members who face difficulty gaining employment. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today visited Mildura Chocolate Company, a social enterprise of the Christie Centre, which received a Boost Your Business voucher for…
DetailsThe Merbein Magpies and their fans are soaring thanks to the completion of a new netball court with lighting at their popular home ground – Kenny Park in Merbein. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today joined the Magpie faithful to officially open the new court, made possible thanks to $100,000 funding from the…
DetailsKoorie girls attending secondary school in Mildura will soon have access to a new program to help them reach their full potential, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria was at Chaffey Secondary College today to announce $310,000 to deliver a two-year program for female Koorie students at Chaffey Secondary College and…
DetailsThe Murray has been showcased to Melburnians in a new destination marketing campaign from Visit Victoria. Your Happy Space profiles regional Victoria’s diverse experiences and world-class food, art, music, nature and cultural offerings. The campaign urges Melburnians to travel ‘now’ by showing the quality of experiences on offer in regional Victoria. It will include a…
DetailsThe Small Business Festival 2018 workshops program will roll out across metropolitan and regional Victoria during August, providing ideas, information and networking opportunities to start, operate and grow a business. The festival workshops are a showcase for the successful year-round program that has helped thousands of prospective business owners to access the advice they need…
DetailsSmall business operators in Northern Victoria area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Tuesday, 31 July 2018 and Thursday, 2 August 2018. The bus will be present as part of Small Business Festival 2018, which this year will showcase hundreds of free and low-cost…
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