GRASSROOTS SPORTS FLUSH WITH LATEST DROUGHT FUNDING

Drought affected communities statewide are reaping the benefits of Bracks Government relief packages to help keep local sport and recreation options alive and thriving, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said today. Ms. Tierney announced Corangamite Shire Council had received $50,000 through the $4.7 million Drought Relief for Community Sport and Recreation Program. “Councils, sporting…

$90,000 GRANT TO REVITALISE LISMORE TOWN CENTRE

Streetscape improvement works to help revitalise Lismore’s town centre will be carried out with the help of a $90,000 Victorian Government grant announced today by the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney. Visiting Lismore, Ms Tierney said the grant for the $180,000 Lismore Township Revitalisation project would be provided to Corangamite Shire Council through the…

NEW GRANTS TO REDUCE INDIGENOUS FAMILY VIOLENCE IN SOUTH WEST COAST VICTORIA

Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that South West Coast’s indigenous community will be assisted to reduce family violence with a $65,000 grant from the Bracks Government. Ms. Tierney said the grant will go to Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative, Kirrae Health Service – Framlingham Aboriginal Trust and Windamara Aboriginal Corporation for new projects to…

LOCAL CONSUMER PROTECTION CHAMPIONS TO BE RECOGNISED

Residents of Corangamite and Colac-Otway Shire Councils are being encouraged by Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney to nominate local consumer protection champions for the inaugural Consumer Affairs Victoria Awards. “Nominations are still open for the inaugural awards, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony on 15 November 2007,” Ms. Tierney said. “The…

BOOST TO GRASSROOTS SPORT AND RECREATION IN ANGLESEA

Anglesea residents will have more opportunities to get physically active thanks to a Bracks Government boost to sport and recreation facilities in the area. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced the Surf Coast Shire Council will receive $40,000 through the Community Facility Funding Program, saying it is crucial local sporting clubs had adequate facilities…

BOOST TO GRASSROOTS SPORT AND RECREATION IN MORTLAKE

Mortlake residents will have more opportunities to get physically active thanks to a Bracks Government boost to sport and recreation facilities in the area. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced the Moyne Shire Council will receive $60,000 through the Community Facility Funding Program, saying it is crucial local sporting clubs had adequate facilities to…

BOOST TO GRASSROOTS SPORT AND RECREATION IN TEESDALE

Teesdale residents will have more opportunities to get physically active thanks to a Bracks Government boost to sport and recreation facilities in the area. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced the Golden Plains Shire Council will receive $60,000 through the Community Facility Funding Program, saying it is crucial local sporting clubs had adequate facilities…