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FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR SITTING ON THE SILLS OF PUFFING BILLY

The time-honoured tradition of sitting on the sills of Puffing Billy will make its long-awaited return to the iconic heritage railway from today. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today joined Member for Monbulk James Merlino and Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet..

$250 POWER SAVING BONUS EXTENDED UNTIL 30 JUNE

The Victorian Government is extending the popular $250 Power Saving Bonus payment to support more vulnerable households doing it tough with energy bills. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said that the extension would provide crucial financial support for eligible households who have yet to..

GIPPSLAND HOSTING VIXENS IN THREE DAY NETBALL BONANZA

Gippsland netball fans are in for a treat this month, with the Vixens playing two pre-season games at Traralgon’s Gippsland Regional Indoor Stadium in February. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced the Vixens Fan Festival Roadshow will take place from 11-13 February, supported..

MORE FOOD RELIEF ON THE WAY FOR THE LATROBE VALLEY

The Victorian Government is ensuring those who are doing it tough during the pandemic can continue putting a meal on the table, with funding to deliver food to Victorians who need it most. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced $16,700 for Latrobe City..

Grants Available for Regional Recycling Hubs

The Victorian Government is continuing to drive Victoria’s economic recovery from COVID-19 through game-changing investment in regional recycling infrastructure, to create circular economies and local jobs.

SUPPORTING A LANDMARK COMMUNITY HUB FOR WARRAGUL

A landmark community precinct for the people of Warragul is now a step closer to reality, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. On behalf of Local Government Minister Shaun Leane, Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced $3.5 million in funding for..

FUNDING BOOST FOR WEST GIPPSLAND CEMETERIES

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering upgrades and maintenance to Victoria’s cemeteries, ensuring these important spaces where Victorians reflect and remember those no longer with us continue to be preserved. More than 70 Cemetery Trusts across Victoria will share in the latest round of funding..

FUNDING BOOST FOR BERWICK CEMETERY

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering upgrades and maintenance to Victoria’s cemeteries, ensuring these important spaces where Victorians reflect and remember those no longer with us continue to be preserved.

HELPING GIPPSLAND KIDS SEE CLEARLY WITH GLASSES MILESTONE

One thousand more Victorian students can now see more clearly and concentrate better at school, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Free Glasses for Kids program. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that 176 students across West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley were..

A WIN FOR THE RAWSON COMMUNITY: NEW SKATE PARK FOR ALL

Rawson locals have come together to celebrate the official opening of their new skate park, backed by funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing joined Baw Baw Shire Council, members of the project reference committee, and kids of all ages..

NEW SUPPORT SERVICE IN MORWELL FOR LGBTIQ+ COMMUNITY

The Andrews Labor Government is providing more support to LGBTIQ+ Victorians and their family in the Latrobe Valley with new free counselling at Anglicare Victoria. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today launched the new $2.5 million QSpace initiative at Anglicare Gippsland, delivered by Drummond..

UPGRADED FACILITIES FOR PAKENHAM HILLS PRIMARY NOW COMPLETE

Students in Pakenham Hills Primary can look forward to enjoying brand new equipment and play opportunities with the Andrews Labor Government completing an upgrade at Pakenham Hills Primary School. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced works are now complete on Pakenham Hills Primary..

HELPING COMMUNITIES STAY SAFE IN THE SUN

More communities will be protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays thanks to the sixth round of Community Shade grants released by the Andrews Labor Government to install shade in public areas such as sports clubs, parks and playgrounds. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing..

MORE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR YOUNG VICTORIANS

The Andrews Labor Government will more than double the capacity of Victoria’s Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) network, giving more young Victorians in Gippsland access to the mental health services they need closer to home. In a major boost for mental health services designed..