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MORE POLICE FOR GIPPSLAND TO SUPPORT SAFER COMMUNITIES

Gippsland will see more police on the streets, with an additional 25 police officers above the attrition rate due to hit the beat over the next year as the Andrews Labor Government continues to deliver the biggest boost to police resources in history.

CHEAPER, FAIRER TRAVEL FOR GIPPSLAND PASSENGERS

Labor Member for Eastern Region Victoria Harriet Shing has welcomed fare changes that will make catching regional public transport cheaper and fairer for thousands of Gippsland passengers.

BRINGING THE BEST OF THE ARTS TO GIPPSLAND

Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing is encouraging local not-for-profit arts groups, arts societies, venues and councils to apply for a grant, and increase the range of cultural experiences available in regional Victoria.

MAKING GIPPSLAND KINDERGARTENS MORE INCLUSIVE

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Gippsland kindergartens upgrade their buildings and playgrounds and buy equipment to provide a more inclusive environment for children with disabilities and additional needs.

REVVING UP FOR WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Maintenance crews are going up a gear to prepare the roads and roadsides ahead of the 2018 World Superbike Championships at Phillip Island, from Friday 23 February to Sunday 25 February.

YARRAGON SKATERS NAIL FUNDING BOOST

Young people from Yarragon’s growing skateboard, rollerblade, scooter and BMX community will soon be able to showcase all the latest tricks at a new skate park thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

SHING LAUNCHES INNER GIPPSLAND RESEARCH COLLABORATION

One hundred and twenty delegates came from across the region, representing the education sector, local government, support/service agencies and community groups to participate in the first Gippsland Learning and Knowledge Exchange Dialogue and hear from the PhD students undertaking research on behalf of this research collaboration.

GIPPSLAND HITS RECORD VACCINATION RATE

Kids in Gippsland are now better protected against vaccine-preventable diseases with all but one local government area hitting the ambitious herd immunity target of 95 per cent – its best immunisation coverage in history.

MORE FUNDING FOR GIPPSLAND LAKES

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that another round of community led projects to protect and enhance the iconic Gippsland Lakes have been funded.

RACECOURSE RENOVATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR WOOLAMAI

Racegoers will enjoy new, improved facilities at the picturesque Woolamai Race Track near Phillip Island, thanks to a joint funding package of almost $9000 supported by the Andrews Labor Government.

GETTING HOOKED ON FREE FISH EVENTS AT LAKES ENTRANCE

Seafood lovers and keen recreational anglers will soon converge at Lakes Entrance for the Labour Day long weekend in March to join the festivities at our free ‘Hooked on Lakes Entrance’ event and first ever symposium on dusky flathead.