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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..

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.

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.

HELPING GIPPSLAND’S YOUNG PEOPLE ACCESS HEALTH CARE

Harriet Shing MP, Member for Eastern Victoria Region today announced that Gippsland’s schools had been invited to apply to participate in the $43.8 million Doctors in Secondary Schools program, commencing in 2017.

GIVING MIRBOO NORTH PLAYERS THE BEST FACILITIES

Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing, on Saturday unveiled a major redevelopment of Mirboo North’s Walter J Tuck Recreation Reserve contributing $116,000 to upgrade courts and install lights

MODERN BUILDINGS ON THE WAY FOR WARRAGUL REGIONAL COLLEGE

Harriet Shing MP, Member for Eastern Victoria Region today announced $5.8 million from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget will go towards an upgrade to the Warragul Regional College’s ageing facilities, ensuring students have the modern spaces they need to learn, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to make Victoria the Education State.

MODERN BUILDINGS ON THE WAY FOR DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE

The Member for Eastern Victoria Region Harriet Shing MP today announced $4.5 million from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget will go towards an upgrade to the Drouin Secondary College's ageing facilities, ensuring students have the modern spaces they need to learn.

MODERN BUILDINGS ON THE WAY FOR MORWELL PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Students at Morwell Park Primary School will enjoy more modern buildings, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to make Victoria the Education State. Harriet Shing MP, Member for Eastern Victoria Region today announced $7.8 million from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget will go towards an upgrade to the school’s ageing facilities, ensuring students have the modern spaces they need to learn.

MODERN BUILDINGS ON THE WAY FOR YARRAM PRIMARY SCHOOL

Students at Yarram Primary School will enjoy more modern buildings, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to make Victoria the Education State. Harriet Shing MP, Member for Eastern Victoria Region today announced $4 million from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget will go towards an upgrade to the school’s ageing facilities, ensuring students have the modern spaces they need to learn.

GIVING YARRAM PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THE BEST FACILITIES

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job of giving the Yarram community the great sports facilities it deserves. Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing today joined Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Darren McCubbin to open the new $2.6 million Yarram Recreation Reserve pavilion, made possible by an Andrews Labor Government grant.

FIRST MULLOWAY STOCKING FOR TAMBOON INLET

Tamboon Inlet, near Cann River in East Gippsland, was stocked with 5,000 mulloway yesterday for the first time ever to improve recreational fishing opportunities for anglers. Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing said it was all part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Target One Million plan to get more people fishing, more often.