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Archives for August, 2018

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FURTHER GREAT ALPINE ROAD UPGRADES UNDERWAY

The popular tourist route along Gippsland’s Great Alpine Road is about to become safer and more reliable with construction now underway on seven kilometres of road improvements between Omeo and Swifts Creek.

FUNDING BOOST TO RE-TRAIN LATROBE VALLEY WORKERS

Wednesday, 29th August 2018 Workers looking to gain new skills in the Latrobe Valley will soon have the opportunity to re-train in biodiversity thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney today visited Australian Paper in..

RAIL LOOP SET TO CONNECT GIPPSLAND

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will embark upon the biggest transformation of public transport in Australia’s history, with a new underground rail network set to circle Melbourne connecting every major regional train line from the Geelong line to the Gippsland line through Melbourne Airport.

MORE FUNDING FOR GIPPSLAND’S ICONIC LAKES.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Almost $280,000 has been allocated to ten projects aimed at improving the health of the iconic Gippsland Lakes. Member for Eastern Victoria Region Harriet Shing today announced the successful community grant projects. Community grants were awarded to projects that tackle some..

WOMEN TAKE TO THE TRACK AT LOGAN PARK

The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating women’s contribution to harness racing and other fields at a special day at the trots as part of a joint funding package worth almost $14,000.

YARRAGON SKATERS SCORE NEW SKATE PARK

Young people from Yarragon’s growing skateboard, rollerblade, scooter and BMX community were out in force showcasing all the latest tricks at the new Yarragon Skate Park made possible thanks to $221,250 from the Andrews Labor Government.

LOCAL VOLUNTEER CELEBRATED IN GIPPSLAND

The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating the work of a volunteer from Churchill, Melissa Ferguson, who is among the nearly 60 incredible Victorians shortlisted for the 2018 Premier’s Volunteer Champion Awards.

FREE TAFE EXPANDED WITH 12 ADDITIONAL COURSES

Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing today welcomed Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ announcement that Free TAFE would be available for 10 additional non-apprenticeship courses in areas ranging from community services to construction and cyber security, as well as two additional pre-apprenticeship courses.