With Gippsland officially announced as one of four regional hubs for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Andrews Labor Government is getting on with plans to deliver this global sporting event. Morwell’s Latrobe City Stadium will host the rugby sevens competition as part of Victoria 2026…
Gippsland is set to shine on the world sporting stage in 2026, with the region being confirmed as one of the four regional hubs to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
More Victorians will have a place to call home thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s social housing investment in Pakenham. Minister for Housing Richard Wynne today visited the construction site of two new social housing homes that are part of more than $9 million invested..
More Victorians will have a place to call home thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s social housing investment in Warragul.
The netballers at Nilma Darnum Football Netball Club can say goodbye to changing in the back of the car, thanks to the completion of the new game changing female friendly pavilion at the Darnum Recreation Reserve in Darnum. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today..
The Andrews Labor Government is upgrading the Yarra Valley Bus network to improve frequency on busy routes and make travelling to schools and shopping centres easier. The proposed overhauled network will see the four routes streamlined into two, with simplified timetables, increased services and greater..
Families and community members can now feel safer while enjoying Moe’s community parks, thanks to new lighting funded through the Andrews Labor Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing visited Apex Park in Moe today to celebrate the completion of lighting..
The Andrews Labor Government is giving more Gippsland jobseekers access to world-class trades training with the opening of a new multimillion dollar Morwell Trade Skills Centre at TAFE Gippsland. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney today officially opened the Morwell..
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to invest in renewable energy in the Latrobe Valley and beyond – reducing emissions and creating jobs. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today announced nine renewable energy projects will share in almost $2 million thanks..
The Andrews Labor Government will deliver Australia’s first offshore wind farms with a strong plan to drive regional investment, slash emissions and create jobs. The nation leading policy, set out in the Victorian Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper, includes procuring projects that will generate at..
The much-anticipated Gippsland Performing Arts Centre has opened its doors to the public, with the state-of-the-art space to become a drawcard for locals and visitors bringing top acts to the region.
The Andrews Labor Government will upgrade and improve kindergartens across Victoria under the rollout of the latest round of the Building Blocks grant program. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar Early Learning Centre and Beaconsfield Kindergarten were among the..
The Western Irrigation Network has taken a crucial step towards delivering a new reliable water supply to local farmers, with water now flowing into the recently completed recycled water storage dam in Melton.
The Andrews Labor Government is boosting digital technology infrastructure, skills, and capability across Gippsland. The Labor Government’s $3.5 million Regional Digital Fund supports a broad range of important small-scale digital projects across Victoria including six projects in Gippsland to increase digital capability, connectivity, infrastructure, and..
The Andrews Labor Government is drought proofing the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne − with high-quality recycled water now being used to irrigate the award-winning Australian Garden and plant nursery. The $3.25 million project will deliver water from Melbourne’s Eastern Treatment Plant via a 1-kilometre pipeline..
The Andrews Labor Government is improving and protecting the waterways of south-west Victoria to ensure they continue to be enjoyed for generations to come, with the rivers of Warrnambool identified as priority flagship waterways. The Rivers of Warrnambool Flagship Project is a $1.02 million investment..
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..
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 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..
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..