State Government investment in waste reduction and improving infrastructure has been further boosted with several grants awarded for Northern Victoria. The Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP said the State Government’s Resource Recovery Infrastructure Fund (RRIF) had delivered funding to develop improved facilities to the region. Some of the funded projects include: The Victorian government is…
DetailsIn an Australian first, countless numbers of native fish will be saved thanks to Victorian designed and made screening, funded by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said Australia’s first irrigation diversion channel fish screen will be positioned in front of the Cohuna Channel regulator, in the Cohuna Weir pool, and…
DetailsWarraky Pty Ltd in Campaspe Shire and Bromac Farming in Moira Shire have recently been awarded grants of $12,423 and $9,000 respectively to help reduce their energy usage under the $6.1 million Victorian Government’s Boosting Business Productivity Program. The program, delivered by Sustainability Victoria, supports businesses with three different efficiency grants, a sustainable finance service, training events, and information…
DetailsThousands of little Victorians – including here in Northern Victoria will benefit from new equipment, toys, learning kits and more to ensure they get the most of their early years’ education – regardless of ability. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos has announced 219 kinders across Victoria have been successful in securing grants for new equipment,…
DetailsMildura and Shepparton are now home to dedicated Family Violence Advisors to help victims at risk of mental health challenges or addiction, thanks to an initiative from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp today announced that Sunraysia Community Health and Primary Care Connect, two of the state’s leading service providers of drug, alcohol…
DetailsLocals from across the Swan Hill regional area are being called upon to share their knowledge to help inform the development of the Swan Hill Regional Flood Study, funded by the Andrews Labor Government. The study will focus specifically on key areas around Pental Island, from Swan Hill to Nyah-Vinifera Park and from Nyah to…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is funding a new regional skills program to support vulnerable workers, help meet skills needs, and create more jobs across the Mallee region. Through the Labor Government’s Regional Skills Fund, a grant of $395,454 has been provided to Shaping Futures as a contribution towards the ‘Innovative Workforce Cluster – Sunraysia Employment…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is boosting safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers across Shepparton, with five key projects due to be complete this month. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Labor Government will deliver $234,800 to improve safety in Murchison, Undera, Cosgrove and Tatura. Two new pedestrian refuge islands are being installed…
DetailsMore than half a million Victorians have taken up the Andrews Labor Government’s new, flexible short-term vehicle registration options. Since short term registration was introduced in January 2018, thousands of people across Northern Victoria have signed up to enjoy new three or six-month registration options. LGA Total Greater Shepparton City Council 8,144 Mildura Rural City…
DetailsWar Heritage Collections Training Program EOIs – May 2018 The Andrews Labor Government has announced a new round of funding for the War Heritage Collections Training Program and Mark Gepp MP is encouraging Northern Victoria ex-service organisations to lodge an Expression of Interest. The program is a great opportunity for ex-services organisations to receive expert…
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