People living in Portland can join in celebrations to mark 100 years since Victorian women won the right to vote, thanks to a Brumby Government grant. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said Historic Buildings Restoration Committee, Portland received a $8,000 Centenary of Women’s Suffrage Grant program to construct an artist-designed ornamental seat to place…
Young people in the Colac Otway Shire will be enjoying National Youth Week 2008 in style, thanks to new Brumby Government funding for local organisations to run events and activities during the celebration, the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today. Ms Tierney said the Colac Otway Shire and the Otway Health Community Services…
Maritime archaeology students will this week undertake a research excavation at one of Victoria’s most important heritage sites, the Clifton Springs Spa Complex, the Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced today. With guidance from Heritage Victoria’s maritime archaeology team, the students from Adelaide’s Flinders University will focus on the 1890s Long Jetty site, looking…
South West TAFE, Warrnambool campus received a major funding boost to upgrade facilities and buy new training equipment, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said. The Premier, John Brumby, and the Minister for Skills, Jacinta Allan, announced the new $20 million funding to be shared by all 18 Victorian TAFEs. Ms Tierney said the investment…
Parents across The Glenelg Shire wished their kids good luck as they turned up for this year’s prep classes. Preliminary figures indicate approximately 180 children will begin prep in the Glenelg Local Government Area. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the students could look forward to years of quality education and support at local…
Parents across The Golden Plains Shire wished their kids good luck as they turned up for this year’s prep classes. Preliminary figures indicate approximately 230 children will begin prep in the Golden Plains Local Government Area. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the students could look forward to years of quality education and support…
Parents across The Colac-Otway and Corangamite Shires wished their kids good luck as they turned up for this year’s prep classes. Preliminary figures indicate approximately 180 children will begin prep in the both Local Government Areas. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the students could look forward to years of quality education and support…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed the announcement that the contract had been awarded for the installation of rumble strips at 180 level crossings across Victoria.Rumble strips were installed at 20 priority sites at the end of last year, and the successful contractor, Downer EDI Works, will now work on the remaining 180…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed the announcement that the contract had been awarded for the installation of rumble strips at 180 level crossings across Victoria.Rumble strips were installed at 20 priority sites at the end of last year, and the successful contractor, Downer EDI Works, will now work on the remaining 180…
Grassroots sports clubs in the Golden Plains Shire Council will be dressed for success after the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, announced the successful applicants of the Sporting Uniform Grants Program today. Ms Tierney said seven clubs would receive up to $1,000 to purchase essential sports uniforms and footwear. “Sport in the Golden Plains…
