A WIN FOR SOUTH WEST EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

Emergency services volunteer groups in the south west will share in $12.5 million to purchase much-needed equipment as part of the 2015-16 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the VESEP grants would fund operational equipment, such as trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers and minor facility improvements for volunteer…

A WIN FOR SOUTH BARWON’S EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

Emergency services volunteer groups in South Barwon will share in $12.5 million to purchase much-needed equipment as part of the 2015-16 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the VESEP grants would fund operational equipment, such as trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers and minor facility improvements for volunteer groups.…

GIVING THREATED SPECIES A HELPING HAND

Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has encouraged local environmental organisations to apply for the Andrews Labor Government’s $5.2 million threatened species grants announced today. The Threatened Species Protection Initiative will support threatened species’ survival in the short term through on-ground activities such as habitat creation and restoration and site protection. Through the…

MORE FUNDING FOR LIBRARIES LAUNCHED

Victoria’s libraries will receive a funding boost with the latest round of the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program opening today. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Andrews Labor Government hadallocated $4.3 million to the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program under the 2015-16 Victorian Budget, which is open for applications from now until 1 October…

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS URGED TO NOMINATE FOR NEW COUNCIL

The Andrews Labor Government has established a new Ministerial Advisory Council forVolunteers to better recognise the work that volunteers do in our local community. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today urged local community organisations and individuals to submit nominations. Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our community and the broader economy. The…