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…
Adult community education will be strengthened with the release of the Brumby Labor Government’s $15.4 million A Stronger ACFE – Delivering Skills for Victoria policy launch. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said strengthening Adult and Community Further Education (ACFE) would help all Victorians gain the skills they need not just to survive the…
The Moyne Shire community will be boosted by a $50,000 Brumby Labor Government grant to build a new Men’s Shed. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, said men’s shed would be a wonderful asset to the local community. “This grant will help the Shire construct a facility in Port Fairy that is accessible for men…
Warrnambool residents will have more opportunities to get physically active thanks to $60,000 in Victorian Government funding for the Warrnambool Skate Park Redevelopment. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Warrnambool City Council would receive a grant through the Community Facility Funding Program – Minor Facilities Category to extend the existing skate…
