A brand-new state-of-the-art facility for the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals in Geelong will significantly boost the local economy and support major events such as the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney today visited the area to officially open the $23.5 million Culinary School and training restaurant at The…
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to improve Apollo Bay Harbour – with upgrades to vital facilities now complete. It includes a new slipway cradle, which pulls boats out of the water, to make it safer and easier for vessels to be maintained and enter the harbour. A new oil waste disposal facility has also…
The Andrews Labor Government is asking the community to come forward and shape the design of the transformational redevelopment of Warrnambool Base Hospital. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today launched a community survey on the Engage Victoria website for Warrnambool and surrounding communities to have a say on the key services and shared spaces most…
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to boost the economy, by backing a new crane safety training course in Port Campbell. The Port Campbell Jetty Crane Safety Awareness Course is for locals and visitors to learn how to operate the unique Port Campbell jetty crane – the only one of its kind in Victoria. Commissioned…
The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating Victorians’ outstanding achievements in sustainability, announcing the finalists for the twentieth Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney congratulated Anglesea Community House for being named as one of the 41 finalists, spanning businesses, industry, community groups, universities, schools and government organisations. Celebrating 20 years in 2022,…
The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating Victorians’ outstanding achievements in sustainability, announcing the finalists for the twentieth Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney congratulated Warrnambool Community Garden Inc for being named as one of the 41 finalists, spanning businesses, industry, community groups, universities, schools and government organisations. Celebrating 20 years in…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting community and history organisations to capture Western Victoria’s diverse history, making it available for more people to discover and enjoy. The latest round of the Local History Grants saw 40 projects share in $350,000 as part of the program run by Public Record Office Victoria to support community and…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the next generation of Victorian sheep shearers, with another investment to train workers in the state’s vital shearing industry. Visiting the Hamilton Showgrounds as part of Sheepvention, Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney announced a $175,000 investment to deliver specialist training and grow the pool…
A new fire station has been officially opened in Port Fairy with a modern facility ensuring the brigade can continue its vital work, protecting the Victorian community and saving lives for many years to come. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today visited the site to congratulate Port Fairy’s volunteer firefighters. The new $2.8…
Local businesses will have more worker accommodation in south-west Victoria to support key industries like hospitality, construction and agriculture, thanks to an investment from the Victorian Government. Representing Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today toured the Koroit Caravan Park to view works underway on the installation of…
