The Otway Odyssey has received a $5,000 funding grant from the Brumby Government’s Country Victoria Events Program (CVEP), Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today. “Events and festivals such as the Otway Odyssey contribute to the prosperity, growth and community spirit of regional areas,” Ms Tierney said. “They are a fantastic way of boosting…
Gayle Tierney MP for Western Victoria, today welcomed the Brumby and Rudd Governments’ announcement which will save 600 Geelong jobs at the Ford engine plant. Ms Tierney today met with Ford workers at the Geelong engine plant to share their enthusiasm for a brighter future. “Today’s announcement will result in 600 jobs being saved in…
Residents of Western Victoria are set to benefit from some major changes to the way that taxi services are delivered to people with disabilities. Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky has launched some new initiatives that will enable people with disabilities to travel further and more often and stay better connected with their employers, families…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the Otway Estate – Winery and Brewery from Barongarook for being honoured at the Melbourne Airport 2008 Victorian Tourism Awards. Otway Estate – Winery and Brewery received the Minister for Tourism’s Encouragement Award. “The tourism industry is worth $15.1 billion to the Victorian economy and provides jobs…
A courageous resident from Apollo Bay who went to the rescue of others involved in medical emergencies has been honoured for their bravery and compassion. John DiCecco from Apollo Bay was recognised by the Victorian Health Minister Daniel Andrews and Ambulance Victoria CEO Greg Sassella as a winner of the 2008 Ambulance Victoria Community Hero…
Victoria’s public libraries have received $1 million from Premier’s Reading Challenge Book Fund to support the 2009 campaign. Local Government Minister Richard Wynne said the funding highlighted the important role public libraries in Victoria play in supporting students undertaking the Premier’s Reading Challenge. “The Brumby Government is taking action to help more of Victoria’s young…
Local member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today said Wye River Surf Life Saving Club would receive $44,266 from this year’s Community Safety Emergency Support Program (CSESP). Ms Tierney said the funding would help the Wye River Surf Life Saving Club secure a disabled access ramp. In total, 12 Life Saving Victoria clubs and Australian…
Local member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today said Timboon Fire Brigade would receive $42,425 from this year’s Community Safety Emergency Support Program (CSESP). Ms Tierney said the funding would help the brigade secure a Field Command Vehicle – Nissan Patrol. This would boost its response capacity by providing transport and enhanced control capacity for…
Local member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today said Gorae West Fire Brigade would receive $43,334 from this year’s Community Safety Emergency Support Program (CSESP). Ms Tierney said the funding would help the brigade secure a Light Tanker 1200 Litre 4 Wheel Drive. This would boost its response capacity allowing the brigade to continue its…
Local member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today said Allansford Fire Brigade would receive $77,500 from this year’s Community Safety Emergency Support Program (CSESP). Ms Tierney said the funding would help the brigade secure a Heavy Tanker – 3000 Litre 4 Wheel Drive Crew Cab This would boost its response capacity allowing the brigade to…
