The Shepparton community has received funding for the Maude Street Mall Revitalisation 2021 project – thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund – Stimulus Round. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP was in Shepparton today at the Maude Street Mall to officially announce the $3,750,000 funding for Greater Shepparton City Council’s redevelopment…
DetailsMember for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP is encouraging all Victorians to have their say on an expert review of Victoria’s Wildlife Act 1975. An expert advisory panel appointed by the Andrews Labor Government is embarking on a comprehensive review of the Act to ensure it is up to date with community standards, contemporary issues…
DetailsAboriginal Victorians in Shepparton will help guide the development of a new plan to boost training and job opportunities, thanks to an Aboriginal employment round table being held today. The meeting in Shepparton is one of nine happening across the state, which bring together each region’s Traditional Owners, employment organisations and government representatives to identify…
DetailsTatura’s new $2 million CFA station is providing a critical boost to the 127-year-old brigade, ensuring it continues to have the modern facilities it needs to protect the Greater Shepparton community for years to come. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp joined CFA officials today to formally open the new station at the corner of…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government this week unveiled a record funding package to protect local communities across the state, especially here in Northern Victoria – aimed at reducing bushfire risk for the longer, hotter fire seasons to come. As part of the Victorian Budget 2021/22, a $517 million investment will deliver important technology upgrades for firefighters…
DetailsSUPPORTING LOCAL TRADITIONAL OWNERS TO CARE FOR COUNTRY The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Aboriginal Victorians in Northern Victoria to care for Country with a $22.6 million investment to reinvigorate Traditional Owner-led cultural land and fire management practices. As part of the Victorian Budget 2021/22, the funding will support Aboriginal Victorians to implement the Victorian…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is boosting support for local Aboriginal organisations, creating jobs and ensuring we can all recover strongly from the global pandemic together – thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government to help it recover from the impacts of the pandemic and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Northern Victoria.…
DetailsThousands of Northern Victorian road users now have a safer and more reliable journey thanks to vital maintenance works as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s annual road maintenance blitz. At Strathallan, a $1.75 million project to rebuild a two-kilometre stretch of the Northern Highway is now complete with crews creating a smoother, more durable…
DetailsMore than 30 local grassroots sport clubs and organisations in Northern Victoria are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment – thanks to a share in more than $1.1 million from the Victorian Government’s latest tranche of the Sporting Club Grants Program. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is helping more schools build inclusive play areas, sensory gardens and outdoor learning areas to support students with disabilities and additional needs. In total there are 74 projects across the state that will share in over $12.5 million under Round 6 of the Labor Government’s Inclusive Schools Fund. Member for Northern…
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