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VICTORIA’S FRESH PRODUCE HITS A GRAND SLAM

World-class talent from both the tennis court and the kitchen will be on display at this year’s Australian Open, with world-renowned chefs serving up the best of Victoria’s fresh produce.

WARRAGUL EYESORE TRANSFORMED

Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing attended the opening of the Green Shed Mural Project to the community of Warragul today.

DOMESTIC TOURISM BOOMING IN GIPPSLAND

Record numbers of Australians flocked to all regional areas of Victoria spending more money and staying longer, according to the latest National Visitor Survey for the year ending September 2017.

VICTORIA’S ROCK SOLID APPROACH TO GAS

Minister for Resources Tim Pallas today launched the first Victorian Gas Program Progress Report, with initial analysis showing Victoria’s onshore conventional gas resources are much smaller than its vast offshore resources.

WASTE EDUCATION GRANTS HELP REDUCE LITTER IN GIPPSLAND

The Andrews Labor Government has committed $1 million for Sustainability Victoria to deliver the Victorian Litter Plan, which includes litter grants and programs for local councils and the community to reduce litter in the State.

NEW SECURITY OFFICERS FOR COURTHOUSES

Residents across southern Gippsland will soon have access to safer and more secure court facilities in Korumburra and Wonthaggi with the roll out of new Court Security Officers under the Andrews Labor Government. This is on top of the recent announcement of a $375,000 building upgrade for the Korumburra Courthouse.

NEW SECURITY OFFICERS FOR COURTHOUSES

“The Andrews Labor Government is increasing security measures at courts across the state to help make them safer for the Victorian community.”

NEW CHARTER TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN LATROBE

Tuesday 19 December 2017 The new Latrobe Health and Wellbeing Charter, which was launched today was developed in collaboration with Valley residents. It is an initiative of the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone. This Charter outlines how local people want to work with businesses, health services,..

HAVE YOUR SAY ON ROAD PLANS FOR PHILLIP ISLAND

The Andrews Labor Government has released concept designs and potential improvements to the Phillip Island Road Corridor – with locals, businesses and visitors all invited to have their say on the plans.

GETTING ON WITH BUILDING A SAFER COMMUNITY IN SALE

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 The Andrews Labor Government is investing in upgrades to improve safety and community confidence around the Sale CBD and help cut down on crime. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced over $213,000 in funding for Wellington Shire Council to..

NEW SECURITY OFFICERS FOR BAIRNSDALE COURTHOUSE

Bairnsdale residents will soon have access to safer and more secure court facilities thanks to a $600,000 upgrade and the roll out of new Court Security Officers under the Andrews Labor Government.

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR WARRAGUL LOCALS

In the spirit of giving, Warragul Harness Racing Club is providing a fully subsided luncheon package for up to 200 disadvantaged people from the local Warragul community as part of its inaugural Christmas Eve Luncheon race day on Sunday, 24 December.

GOING IN TO BAT FOR GRASSROOTS CRICKET IN GIPPSLAND

Ten Gippsland Cricket Clubs are amongst the 93 grassroots clubs across the state benefiting from more than $250,000 in facility upgrades, equipment and programs to encourage even more people to strap on their pads.

NEW GRANTS PROGRAM FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

Volunteer fire fighting brigades in Gippsland can now apply for grants of up to $250,000, thanks to a new $10 million program funded by the Andrews Labor Government.

UPGRADING KINDER IN GIPPSLAND

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more Gippsland families and children benefit from better early learning facilities through a major investment in children’s centre infrastructure.