Planning for Moriac Primary School is on track with the appointment of James Deans & Associates Architects to design the $3.1 million upgrade of its existing facilities. This will be combined with the Planned Maintenance work for which the school received $156,000 in 2015. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, made the announcement and celebrate…
The popular Colac to Lorne and Colac to Apollo Bay bus services are be back this summer, helping sun-lovers, surfers and workers get to the beach. During December and January, people flock to the Great Ocean Road to relax and enjoy the sun and surf. These bus services provide an important connection for people working…
Students at Warrnambool Primary School will get access to specialist teachers as part ofthe Andrews Labor Government’s Education State reforms to ensure thousands of Victorian children receive a better education in maths and science. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today unveiled that two teachers from Warrnambool Primary School would receive professional training as part…
My constituency question is to the Minister for Industrial Relations, and it is in relation to the MV Portland vessel and its 38 Australian seafaring crew. The MV Portland has been carrying alumina from Alcoa’s Kwinana plant to its smelter in Portland for 25 years. In the past, both through its smelter and through the use of…
I rise to speak on the Education Legislation Amendment (TAFE and University Governance Reform) Bill 2015. I am extremely pleased to make a contribution with respect to this bill because it is an election commitment that the Labor Party took to the last election. I recall when the former government brought a bill into the…
Last Friday I also joined the Minister for Education at Winchelsea Primary School. During the recent by-election in the Legislative Assembly electorate of Polwarth, members opposite had a keen interest in Winchelsea Primary School. Unfortunately I think that was more to do with the Liberal Party trying to save face. After four years of the former…
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting children, parents and teachers at Colac East Kindergarten to announce a significant grant from the Andrews Labor government to build on this already fantastic sector. Under the Labor government’s $50 million investment in the early childhood sector, Colac East Kindergarten will receive just under a quarter of a…
A new kindergarten upgrade in Colac will help children and families access quality early childhood services, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $50 million investment in the early childhood sector. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Andrews Labor Government had allocated $244,088 to upgrade and extend the early learning facilities at…
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds in the south west will benefit from a healthier start to the 2016 school year after their schools signed up to the Breakfast Clubs program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the names of schools in the south west participating in the State Government-funded program from Terms 2…
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Polwarth will benefit from a healthier start to the 2016 school year after their schools signed up to the Breakfast Clubs program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the names of schools in Polwarth participating in the State Government-funded program from Terms 2 and 3, 2016. The…
