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GALVIN PARK RESERVE SCORES FUNDING TOWARDS NEW BEHIND-GOAL NETTING

Galvin Park Reserve in Werribee is among 73 projects to score a share in $22 million from the Victorian Government’s 2021 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. With overwhelming demand for shovel-ready community sports infrastructure across Victoria, the fund is supporting projects across five categories including Better..

A CHANCE TO GET MORE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS IN WERRIBEE

The Victorian Government is calling for businesses, councils and community organisations to install electric vehicle charging stations across the state, with $5 million in funding to expand Victoria’s network of fast-chargers – including chargers that give electric vehicles enough power to drive 100km after ten..

PRIZE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO REFLECT ON SERVICE OF VETERANS

Victorian students in Years 9-11 in the Werribee District are eligible to win $2,500 as they learn about Australian service people and their history through the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize. The annual competition run by the Victorian Government aims to build greater awareness of..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: BUSINESS SUPPORT

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:17): Fairness is at the heart of everything that this government does. It is our principal motivator, and it is aimed at ensuring that every Victorian gets access to the equality of opportunity and..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: LEVEL CROSSING REMOVALS

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:46): I rise to update the house on the progress of the level crossing removal projects in Werribee and Wyndham. The level crossings at Werribee Street and Cherry Street were removed earlier this year,..

FUNDING TO SUPPORT IMPORTANT UPGRADES AT WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

Werribee schools will be eligible to receive a funding boost to deliver small but important upgrades, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Minor Capital Works Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the opening of Round 2 of the Minor Capital Works Fund which gives..

WERRIBEE SCHOOLS SUPPORTED WITH MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

Schools in Werribee are among more than 250 across the state to receive a boost to essential maintenance projects, thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced schools in Werribee were among 282 schools across Victoria to share in $12.48 million in..

GRANTS OPEN FOR CHILDREN’S WEEK CELEBRATION IN WERRIBEE

Victorian not-for-profit organisations and local councils can apply for grants of up to $1,000 to host an event during Children’s Week 2021, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas invited eligible organisations in Werribee to apply for a grant to help..

VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT KICKING GOALS FOR WERRIBEE FOOTBALL CLUB

The Werribee Football Club has been given a boost to help it recover from the impact of the pandemic and thrive in the restructured VFL competition. Member for Werribee announced that the Werribee Tigers had scored a $130,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Strengthening Victoria’s..

FUNDING BOOST FOR LITTLE RIVER’S MECHANICS‘ INSTITUTE LIBRARY

The Little River Mechanics’ Institute will carry out restoration work on its heritage collection books and install audio-visual and theatrical lighting facilities, thanks to a $12,000 State Government grant. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane has announced the Institute will receive the grant from the Public..

A NEW ERA FOR THE PREMIER’S SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

Entries are now open for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2021 – Victoria’s prestigious annual sustainability awards program. Now in its nineteenth year, the award categories have been refreshed to ensure they reflect contemporary ideas of sustainability in Victoria and global best practice. Sustainability Victoria has..

DELIVERING A NEW MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACT FOR WERRIBEE

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Mental Health that Victorians can have their say on a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, which will be the cornerstone for the redesigned mental health and wellbeing system that Victorians deserve. The..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: BUSINESS SUPPORT

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:48): I am pleased to update the house on the state’s support for business and the government’s positive economic vision. I had hoped of course to get a ministerial or a question from those..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: ANDREW HERINGTON

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:40): I rise to pay tribute to Andrew Herington, who passed away unexpectedly on 24 April, aged 68. I once described Andrew as the greatest ratbag that the labour movement had produced in a generation…

WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

Four grassroots sport clubs and organisations in Werribee are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in funding from the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the latest successful applicants from Werribee of..

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON BUSHFIRE RISK

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) wants residents from communities in Werribee to share how they want to communicate about bushfire risk and consult on the information they need to be best prepared each fire season. Through Engage Victoria, Werribee residents can share with FFMVic exactly..

$20M GRANTS NOW OPEN FOR MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES

Mental health and alcohol and drug services across Victoria will share $20 million in funding to upgrade vital infrastructure, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the announcement that applications for the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Facility..