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SUPPORTING STRONGER HEALTH SERVICES IN EAST GIPPSLAND

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SUPPORTING STRONGER HEALTH SERVICES IN EAST GIPPSLAND

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to provide families in East Gippsland with access to quality healthcare services, with upgraded kitchen services now being used at the Bairnsdale Regional Health Service.

COMMUNITY GROUPS MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE IN SMALL TOWNS

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting community organisations in small towns to deliver projects with a positive social impact. Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing today announced the 16 successful recipients of the Small Towns Big Difference Fund, backed with $60,000 from the Labor Government’s..

MORE JOBS AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO BOOST REGIONAL VICTORIA

The Victorian Government is unlocking more job opportunities for rural and regional Victorian communities, with the next round of the flagship Regional Jobs and Infrastructure fund now open for applications. Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing today launched the new round of the fund at..

JOBS – AND FRUIT – THRIVE IN GOULBURN VALLEY WITH KEY SUPPORT

The fruits of major investments by the Andrews Labor Government to grow jobs and boost local communities were on full display in Tatura today with the opening of a giant glasshouse harnessing cutting-edge technology. The addition of Flavorite’s new six-hectare glasshouse underscores the Goulburn Valley’s..

VICTORIANS TO HELP SHAPE 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Victorians are being encouraged to have their say about the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Andrews Labor Government extending the deadline on the Call for Ideas process to 12 August.

BETTER CONNECTING COMMUNITIES IN EASTERN VICTORIA

The Australian and Victorian governments are improving transport connections in Victoria’s growing eastern region with works at Morwell and Traralgon stations ramping up. The waiting room on the new platform at Morwell Station is taking shape, while crews have also started signal cabling route works..

FOSTER SLAM DUNKS STADIUM UPGRADES

Local basketball, netball, football, and badminton are just some of the sports set to benefit from the recent transformation of the Foster Stadium thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today officially opened the redeveloped stadium, made possible by a $2.26..

UPGRADED CLASSROOMS AND FACILITIES FOR HERITAGE COLLEGE

Students at Heritage College Officer Campus will now have bigger, better classrooms and school facilities to learn in, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today visited Heritage College Officer Campus to open its new $4.97 million Primary School facility,..

MAJOR UPGRADE FOR OFFICER SPECIALIST SCHOOL

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure students at Officer Specialist School have better learning environments, with a huge investment to deliver a major upgrade for the growing school. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced the Victorian Budget 2022/23 invests $3.7 million to..

MAJOR UPGRADE FOR YINNAR PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure students at Yinnar Primary School have better learning environments, with a huge investment to deliver a major upgrade for the growing school. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced the Victorian Budget 2022/23 invests $7.3 million to..

DELIVERING CRITICAL CARE FOR REGIONAL CANCER PATIENTS

Regional cancer patients will have access to brand new radiotherapy services closer to home, thanks to a massive funding boost in the Victorian Budget 2022/23. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre will receive a new a new Linear..

IMPROVING CONNECTIONS ON THE STRZELECKI HIGHWAY

The Andrews Labor Government is improving safety and travel times along the Strzelecki Highway with a new overtaking lane along the key tourism and agricultural route. The Victorian Budget 2022/23 includes an $8.25 million package of works to deliver a northbound overtaking lane on the..

NEW SCHOOL A STEP CLOSER FOR PAKENHAM FAMILIES

Families in Pakenham will soon have the quality new local school they deserve, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s unprecedented investments in the Education State. Member for Eastern Metropolitan Region Harriet Shing today announced land will be acquired for Pakenham Northwest Primary School (interim name)..

NEW SCHOOL A STEP CLOSER FOR OFFICER FAMILIES

Families in Officer will soon have the quality new local school they deserve, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s unprecedented investments in the Education State. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced Officer Brunt Road Primary School (interim name) will be one of 14..

PUTTING PATIENTS FIRST IN EASTERN VICTORIA

The Andrews Labor Government is putting patients first in Eastern Victoria. Across our nation – and around the world – the pandemic has put unprecedented pressure on health systems. From a sharp increase of critical COVID patients to disrupted care, resulting in longer hospital recovery time, the..

LATROBE VALLEY’S FIRST ELECTRIC BUS EN ROUTE

Latrobe Valley bus passengers will be able to board the region’s first electric bus before the end of the year as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million three-year Zero Emissions Bus Trial. Latrobe Valley Bus Lines will introduce the first electric bus in 2022, which is expected to travel on nine existing bus routes across the..

TAFE GIPPSLAND UPGRADE CATERS TO LOCAL JOBSEEKERS

The Andrews Labor Government has completed its multimillion-dollar upgrade of TAFE Gippsland’s Warragul campus, giving local jobseekers the chance to train in world-class facilities before entering a rewarding career. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today officially opened the Queen Street redevelopment as part of..

LATROBE REGIONAL HOSPITAL EXPANSION CREATES JOBS BOOST

Work is progressing on the Andrews Labor Government’s bigger and better Latrobe Regional Hospital, delivering around 600 jobs and ensuring residents in the Latrobe Valley have access to the high-quality care they need, closer to home. Minister for Health Martin Foley and Member for Eastern..