TRACK IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETE AT LAKE TYERS
Recreational anglers can now enjoy better access to fishing spots in Lake Tyers State Park with the completion of 17.7km of improvement works on seven vehicle tracks.
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HELP SHAPE VICTORIA’S FUTURE SUPPORT FOR CARERS
Harriet Shing, Labor Member for Eastern Victoria Region, has today encouraged carers and their families to have their say about how the Andrews Labor Government can best support and recognise carers.
STAMP DUTY ABOLISHED FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS UNDER $600,000 IN GIPPSLAND
Stamp duty will be abolished for first home buyers for purchases below $600,000. This will assist first home buyers in Gippsland find their first home, as the Andrews Labor Government tackles housing affordability head on.
VITAL SAFETY BOOST FOR GIPPSLAND HEALTH SERVICES
Friday, 3 March 2017 Latrobe Regional Hospital will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence through the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Eastern Victoria Region today announced that Latrobe Regional Hospital..
BACKING AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES IN GIPPSLAND
The Andrews Labor Government is giving agricultural societies across Gippsland a shot in the arm with $57,457 in funding through the Agricultural and Pastoral Grants Program, so that field days and shows have the support and facilities they need.
BOOST FOR BOOLARRA FOLK FESTIVAL
Thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government’s Latrobe Valley Community Facility Fund, the Boolarra Folk Festival will have an extended events program over the upcoming weekend.
TAMBO UPPER PRIMARY SCHOOL SITE EXPANDED TO ACCOMMODATE GROWING ENROLMENTS
The Andrews Labor Government has extended the Tambo Upper Primary School site to accommodate growing enrolments at the school.
LAKES ENTRANCE TO CELEBRATE FOOD, FISHING AND TOURISM
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said Fisheries Victoria and the East Gippsland Food Cluster would co-host the day at the Lakes Entrance Foreshore Reserve overlooking the water from 10am till 5pm.
SAFETY UPGRADES ON TWO GIPPSLAND ROADS BEGIN
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced that investing $2.36 million in these upgrades will help to reduce the severity of crashes by 50 per cent.
AN EXCITING FUTURE FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE IN GIPPSLAND
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today launched the strategy at Latrobe Valley Enterprises – a social enterprise providing jobs for people with disabilities through its network of community service businesses – in Morwell
GRANTS GIVING PLAYGROUPS A GREAT START
The Andrews Labor Government is helping parents and carers across Gippsland establish and operate community playgroups.
GET SET FOR PREMIER’S ACTIVE APRIL IN GIPPSLAND
Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria Region today called on everyone in Gippsland to register for Active April 2017.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS LEAD SCHOOLS
Harriet Shing, MP is pleased to announce that 10 Gippsland schools are part of the 126 schools leading the way in implementing the new Respectful Relationships program.
$500,000 GIPPSLAND LAKES COMMUNITY GRANTS NOW OPEN!
Community grants are now open for groups to undertake environment projects to improve the health of our iconic Gippsland Lakes. Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing today announced a total of $500,000 in funding available for this round of grants, with requirements that larger grant amounts include a high proportion of on-ground works.
Young people in Gippsland to take the spotlight in 2017
Young people in Gippsland will receive a 2017 National Youth Week grant totalling $18,900 from the Andrews Labor Government.
$70M OF SAFETY UPGRADES FOR MAJOR GIPPSLAND HIGHWAYS
Funding boost by the Andrews Labor Government to upgrade parts of the Princes Highway East, the Monaro Highway and the Hyland Highway.
GIPPSLAND CLUBS WIN GRANTS FOR WOMEN AND SOCIAL SPORTS
Grassroots sports clubs in Gippsland have won $43,176 in grants to help more women and girls play the sports they love.
RECORD AMBULANCE INVESTMENT TO PUT SALE PATIENTS FIRST
A record $500 million investment over five years to employ 450 more paramedics, buy new vehicles and build new branches across the state.
$25 MILLION TO FIX DANGEROUS BLACK SPUR
$25 million to undertake improvement works between Koonwarra and Yarram – known as the Black Spur
“You are okay exactly as you are” Harriet speaks out in Parliament about bullying, having respect for all people and Safe Schools
Harriet responds in Parliament to a motion to remove the Safe Schools program from school. Read her heart felt response about feeling other, about LGBTI, about having respect and embracing your differences & that's okay