PAKENHAM SHUTTLE FOR GIPPSLAND TRAINS NOT ON THE TABLE
The Andrews Labor Government is not considering stopping Gippsland trains at Pakenham and making passengers transfer to Metro services.
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SHADE GRANTS PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR GIPPSLAND
Six Gippsland schools will each receive an Andrews Labor Government grant for some much needed protection from harmful UV radiation by installing sun shade around their school.
ROAD SAFETY BOOSTS IN BAW BAW
Road safety in West Gippsland has received a boost after Baw Baw Shire Council received two grants totalling $54,400 from the Transport Accident Commission grants program.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN PLACE FOR GIPPSLAND FARMERS
Farmers in the Gippsland region are being encouraged to tap into counselling and support services being made available as part of the Victorian Government’s $1.5 million assistance package.
NEW $200 MILLION FUND TO REBUILD HOSPITALS IN GIPPSLAND NOW OPEN
A new Andrews Labor Government $200 million fund to rebuild rural and regional health facilities – the largest of its kind in Victorian history – is now open for applications. Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria today urged health services in Gippsland to apply for..
WORK BEGINS ON REBUILD OF SALE SPECIALIST SCHOOL
It was an election commitment for the Andrews Labor Government, and now the dream is becoming a reality for staff and students of Sale Specialist School, as construction starts on their new school.
MORE RESOURCES TO PROTECT GIPPSLAND WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE
The Andrews Labor Government is rolling out a vital program across Victoria to protect the women and children at the highest risk of family violence. Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria today welcomed the announcement that high-impact Risk Assessment and Management Panels (RAMPs) will..
GIPPSLAND DAIRY FARMERS HAVE THEIR SAY
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its extensive consultation with Victorian dairy farmers on the roll out of its $4.5 million community fund – meeting today in Maffra.
NEW FACILITIES OPEN TO PATIENTS AT NEERIM DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria today officially opened Neerim District Health Service’s new Health and Wellbeing Centre and Palliative Care Room.
GIPPSLAND SPORTS CLUBS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR NEW GRANTS
Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria Region, today encouraged applications from local clubs for the third round of the Andrews Government’s $4.6 million Sporting Club Grants Program.
ACTIVE CLUB GRANTS KICKING GOALS IN GIPPSLAND
Local sport and recreation clubs in Gippsland will share in close to $1 million of funding as part of the latest round of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program. Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria said the grants would help more people in across Gippsland become..
SAFETY UPGRADE FOR LARDNERS TRACK RAIL BRIDGE
Work to strengthen the Lardners Track rail bridge between Warragul and Drouin and make it safer for motorists has begun.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON BETTER BUSES FOR WARRAGUL AND DROUIN
The Andrews Labor Government is planning better bus services for Warragul and Drouin, and locals are being invited to have their say.
TRACK UPGRADED FOR TAMBO RIVER ANGLERS
Recreational anglers now have better access to the lower reaches of the Tambo River at Johnsonville thanks to an upgrade of McFarlane Road, which provides shore-based fishers with vehicle access right next to the river.
NEW MINISTER VISITS LATROBE VALLEY
Victoria’s new Minister for Industry and Employment and Minister for Resources, Wade Noonan, visited the Latrobe Valley as his first regional destination, meeting with major employers, local government and community group representatives to hear firsthand from the community about the economic development opportunities and aspirations for the region.
V/LINE BACK ON TRACK – FUNDING AND TIMETABLE RESTORED
All V/Line trains will be back on the tracks from 26 June
Survey reveals Lake Glenmaggie bass bonanza
A survey of Lake Glenmaggie last month has confirmed that the stocking of Australian bass has significantly improved fishing opportunities in Gippsland.
EMPOWERING LATROBE YOUTH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Andrews Labor Government today announced $200,000 for the Moving On Up project, supporting 30 Koori young people to build confidence, social skills and strengthen their cultural identities.