The Allan Labor Government will deliver a new $55 million construction-focused TAFE campus in Melton by 2028, giving students in Melton and nearby the opportunity to study close to home. Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney today announced that Bendigo Kangan Institute had been selected as the TAFE provider to construct and operate the…
The Albanese and Andrews Labor Governments are supporting Victorian communities to restore treasured recreation areas and facilities damaged by the floods in October and November 2022. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the Federal and State Governments have provided more than $11.8 million to…
The Andrews Labor Government is partnering with Victoria’s dairy industry to transform feedbase management on farms and to minimise their impact on climate change and the environment, thanks to a $20 million investment. Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney visited Hamilton SmartFarm to announce the next stage of the $42.5 million DairyFeedbase program, which will deliver…
The Andrews Labor Government is set to fast-track cereal, oilseed and pulse crop improvements by transforming the Australian Grains Genebank (AGG) into a more accessible database by 2027, thanks to a $15 million investment. Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney today announced a $30 million co-investment between the Labor Government and the Grains Research and Development…
The Andrews Labor Government is modernising how Longerenong College and Federation University TAFE train Victoria’s future agriculture workforce. Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney today visited Longerenong College to tour the new state-of-the-art student accommodation currently in development, thanks to a $6.5 million investment from the Labor Government. The project will also give students a new…
The Andrews Labor Government is strengthening Victoria’s ability to respond rapidly in the event of an emergency animal disease (EAD) outbreak, with new equipment and resources Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney attended Sheepvention in Hamilton and spoke with Agriculture Victoria staff and farmers about the continued EAD threats facing the nation and the importance of…
The Andrews Labor Government is bringing 19 more kinders to life in growing areas of Victoria, with a new round of grants supporting planning for vital kindergarten building projects in the Surf Coast. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Anglesea Kindergarten will share in $2.5 million of Building Blocks Planning grants of…
The Andrews Labor Government is improving accessibility for people with disability by funding the construction of 13 new Changing Places facilities in the community. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Lizzie Blandthorn recently announced $2.3 million in funding for 13 new recipients of Changing Places. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the funding…
Even more Colac and District sports clubs can look forward to playing day and night with the completion of upgraded oval lighting at Gellibrand, Irrewillipe, Alvie, Birregurra and Warrowie Recreation Reserves made possible by the Victorian Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today joined Colac Otway Shire Mayor, Cr Chris Potter and members…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering upgrades and maintenance to our public cemeteries, ensuring these important spaces where Victorians reflect and remember those no longer with us continue to be preserved. The Labor government in investing more than $600,000 in grants through the 2022-23 Cemetery Grants Program. Three cemeteries in Western Victoria will share in…
