Young people in Heywood will be better connected to their local communities and have a greater voice in decision making. Glenelg Shire Council will receive a Rural and Regional Local Government Youth Engagement Program grant of $30,000 from the Andrews Labor Government for The Youth Action Crew (YAC) Project. YAC is a committee of young…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting families first by giving the Mortlake community the great sport and recreation facilities it deserves. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Moyne Shire Council is set to benefit from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund by receiving a $200,000 grant for the Mortlake Swimming Pool Wet…
Colac children and families can now come together, get active, have fun and embrace the outdoors at two new playgrounds. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today officially opened new playgrounds at Eastern Reserve and Wyuna Estate Open Space in Colac. The Andrews Labor Government is making major upgrades to community sport and recreation facilities…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with planning works to duplicate the Midland Highway between Bannockburn and Geelong. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff has been awarded a $670,000 contract to develop the business case for the project. WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff will work with VicRoads to assess the…
The Andrews Labor Government will build Winchelsea’s first ever ambulance station so paramedics can respond even quicker to local emergencies. Winchelsea will also receive a new peak period unit staffed by seven full-time equivalent paramedics. This will be the first time that a permanent paramedic resource will be located in Winchelsea. The Winchelsea area is…
Grassroots sports clubs in Western Victoria have won $33537 in grants to help more women and girls play the sports they love. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced 10 recipients of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program. The program is all about boosting access to grassroots sport and recreation so even more people can enjoy…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to help more women and girls in Western Victoria earn sports leadership roles. The new Change our Game campaign is all about encouraging the sector to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage more women and girls to reach their full potential. Our reforms follow the Women and Girls in…
The Andrews Labor Government will give police new powers to collect the DNA of suspected criminals, introduce new laws to crackdown on organised crime and drive by shootings, and establish a dedicated police assistance line for the community, as part of a comprehensive plan to keep Victorians safe. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed…
Local road users in Gheringhap will benefit from a safer and more reliable journey along the Midland Highway with the construction of a new roundabout. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that works to upgrade the intersection of Midland Highway and Fyansford-Gheringhap Road are complete. The new $2.48 million roundabout includes new street…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping athletes in Western Victoria become sporting champions by assisting with the costs of travel. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced a total of $6000 grants to 5 sporting clubs in Western Victoria so that they can compete and participate without the burden of travel costs. Recipients of…
