The Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that a $26 million funding package will fast track the construction and upgrade of 60 rural Country Fire Authority (CFA) stations across the State over the next two years, benefiting communities in Polwarth. Ms Tierney said funding boost will significantly bring forward building schedules for…
The Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that a $26 million funding package will fast track the construction and upgrade of 60 rural Country Fire Authority (CFA) stations across the State over the next two years, benefiting communities in the South West. Ms Tierney said funding boost will significantly bring forward building…
The Brumby Government is helping secure the long-term viability of Portland Cable trams with a $32,000 grant announced today by the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP. Ms Tierney said Portland Cable Trams attracted about 80,000 passengers over the past six years and generated about $35 million for the local economy. “In 2007 a…
Sport and recreation organisations in the South West will be able to get more locals involved in physical activity, thanks to a boost in Victorian Government funding. The Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced 2009 Country Action Grant Scheme and Victalent funding to strengthen local grassroots sport and recreation organisations. Ms Tierney…
A $10,000 Victorian Government grant will help lift the profile of the Aireys Festival of Words, attracting more visitors and revenue in the off-peak winter season, the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said today. “The Aireys Festival of Words is a community event which celebrates local culture, literacy, the love of reading, arts and…
The Cressy cemetery is set to benefit from a $3,985 Brumby Government funding boost Gayle Tierney, member for Western Victoria announced today. The Brumby Government has provided the money for maintenance grants to small and medium-sized Victorian cemetery trusts, Ms Tierney said. Ms Tierney said ten cemetery trusts State-wide will share $73,004 in grants, including…
I rise to make a statement on the Consumer Affairs Victoria annual report 2007-08. Consumer Affairs Victoria is the state’s leading consumer protection agency and was established to protect and promote consumer interests and to make sure that consumers get a fair deal. In the reporting period CAV received more than 545 000 calls to…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — My question is for the Minister for Industry and Trade, Martin Pakula. Can the minister outline to the house how the Brumby Labor government is taking action to secure jobs in the automotive sector and in particular in the Geelong region? Hon. M. P. PAKULA (Minister for Industry and Trade)…
Last Wednesday I was in Colac to make two announcements. Firstly, the government allocated $60 000 to the Shire of Colac Otway under the community facility funding program, minor facilities category, for the resurfacing of six netball courts. This government understands that quality, accessible community sport and recreation facilities play an important role in building…
On Sunday, 14 June, the Geelong region celebrated yet another milestone in road infrastructure development, with the opening of stage 3 of the Geelong Ring Road. Premier Brumby, along with federal Labor member of Parliament Darren Cheeseman, officially opened the stage 3 section of the ring-road. The opening was also witnessed by all local Labor…
