Once again the National Party is dragging the chain with its plans to establish a Cross Border Commissioner. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, said the idea of a Victorian Cross Border Commissioner was originally proposed by the Mallee Regional Partnership to further the interests of businesses, organisations and individuals who live, work and operate…
DetailsThe world’s largest exporter of dairy products, Fonterra, has shown its confidence in doing business in Stanhope with a multi-million-dollar investment in manufacturing plant upgrades. Mark Gepp said the investment included over $125 million to double the size of Fonterra’s flagship Stanhope cheese plant in Northern Victoria Today’s investment will create an additional 500 million…
DetailsNorthern Victoria patients stand to lose millions in next year’s funding because the Federal Liberal National Government is refusing to pay more than $100 million it owes to Victorians. -Shepparton electorate patients stand to lose $1,947,000, -Mildura electorate services stand to lose $1,184,000 -Murray Plains electorate patients services stand to lose $1,268,000 – Cobram District…
DetailsKerang, Cobram & Hopetoun residents will soon have access to safer and more secure court facilities as part of a state-wide rollout of Court Security Officers at Victorian courts under the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced: The Kerang Court will have three Court Security Officers from Thursday, 25 January…
DetailsParents in Northern Victoria are being warned not to leave their children in cars this summer as new statistics reveal the top postcodes for ambulance call outs to help kids stuck in vehicles. Concerning new data shows Ambulance Victoria responded to 1,696 callouts across Victoria in the year to August, with the vast majority being…
DetailsResidents and visitors to Northern Victoria should take precautions during summer to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp said that while the higher numbers of mosquitoes during summer are mostly a nuisance factor, some mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as Ross River Virus and Barmah Forest Virus diseases. Local councils…
DetailsShepparton, Echuca and Robinvale residents will soon have access to safer and more secure court facilities as part of a state-wide rollout of Court Security Officers at Victorian courts under the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, today announced that: Shepparton Court will have four Court Security Officers from the 18th December…
DetailsThe Victorian Government has committed $1 million for Sustainability Victoria to deliver the Victorian Litter Plan, which includes litter grants and programs for local councils and the community to reduce litter in the State. The Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp, has welcomed the grants saying the Victorian Government is taking action to tackle litter…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is helping more families with young children in Northern Victoria access kindergarten closer to home through a major investment in children’s centre infrastructure. Mark Gepp, Member for Northern Victoria today announced that the Andrews Labor Government is investing $340,000 for Swan Hill Rural City Council to undertake a significant upgrade of…
DetailsRacing enthusiasts in the Echuca-Moama region will see in the New Year with a family-friendly celebration, thanks to a joint funding package of almost $20,000 supported by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Labor Government is contributing almost $10,000 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund to support the…
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