Parents 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…
DetailsSwan Hill Trotting Club is gearing up to host its 2018 Family Fun night race meeting on 11 January, thanks to a joint funding package of more than $16,000 supported by the Andrews Labor Government. The Family Fun race night features the flagship Blue Pearl Classic showcasing outstanding female harness race drivers. The race will…
DetailsAustralia’s oldest continuous trotting club is ushering in the New Year with a summer holiday race day and joint infrastructure package of more than $117,000 thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Labor Government is providing $50,700 from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund for the…
DetailsCobram & District Harness Racing Club will celebrate the New Year with a $60,000 joint funding package supported by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp today announced the Labor Government is contributing more than $29,000 to support the Cobram Pacing Cup on Sunday 7 January and two infrastructure projects at the…
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: -$314,000 for Gannawarra Shire Council to undertake a significant upgrade of the Leitchville…
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