Monday, 27 August 2018 ABS data released last week indicates that regional Victoria continues to grow strongly under the Andrews Labor Government with an additional 6500 jobs in July. This means more than 48,000 jobs have been created in regional Victoria since Labor came to office in November 2014. The regional unemployment rate is now…
DetailsFriday, 24 August 2018 The Victorian Government has committed $500,000 in funding under the Local Park and Reserves Assets Grants program, to be used for improvement works in parks and reserves across the state. Northern Victoria has 5 of 40 parks across the state that will benefit from the funding, with the money allocated to…
DetailsMember for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp MP today welcomed Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ announcement that Free TAFE would be available for 10 additional non-apprenticeship courses in areas ranging from community services to construction and cyber security, as well as two additional pre-apprenticeship courses. The Premier, together with the Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney…
DetailsHigh school students across the state will soon be able to finish school with an apprenticeship or traineeship, ready for work in high demand and high growth industries, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP, announced that the Government’s new Head Start Apprenticeships and Traineeships initiative would launch at…
DetailsFollowing a highly competitive first round that resulted in 22 community sporting organisations receiving funding, applications are now open for the second round of the Victorian Government’s Change Our Game Community Activation Grant program. The program is designed to support the delivery of initiatives that bring together communities and showcase women and girls, furthering gender…
DetailsYoung Victorians in Northern Victoria are being encouraged to step up and have their voices heard on issues that matter to them as part of next year’s Victorian Youth Congress. Youth Affairs Minister Jenny Mikakos has opened applications for the 21-member congress, which will meet regularly to research, discuss and propose solutions to a range…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is celebrating Victorian children by holding free and fun activities as part of Children’s Week 2018. Applications are now open to hold events in Northern Victoria, with Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp inviting local councils and organisations to apply. Funds can be…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is celebrating a local volunteer, who is among the nearly 60 incredible Victorians shortlisted for the 2018 Premier’s Volunteer Champion Awards. Theresa Jacobs is a lifelong resident of Echuca and has been a member and leader of many volunteer organisations over the past 40 years. Theresa’s life-long commitment to the people…
DetailsThe Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today announced the appointment of one new director and one re-appointment to the Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Group. The Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Group (LMWRRG) plays an important role in implementing the government’s Recycling Industry Strategic Plan by working closely with…
DetailsVolunteers, nippers, clubs and trainers picked up a swag of awards at Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) annual Awards of Excellence night. Representing the Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services Harriet Shing congratulated the more than 34,000 LSV volunteers on their dedication and commitment to keeping Victorians safe in and around…
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