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FUNDING TO SUPPORT CULTURALLY DIVERSE SENIORS GROUPS

Multicultural seniors organisations in Victoria will receive a $6.8 million boost over four years through a new round of grants. The Multicultural Senior Citizens Organisational Support grants are intended to provide financial assistance to non-profit clubs and groups who support seniors from culturally diverse backgrounds…

LEASE THE PORT, REMOVE THE CROSSINGS, CREATE 5000 NEW JOBS

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with its commitment to lease the Port of Melbourne to support removing our 50 worst level crossings and get Victorians home safer and sooner. Legislation to enable the lease, the Delivering Victorian Infrastructure (Port of Melbourne Lease Transaction)..

SMALL BUSINESS BUS BRINGS ADVICE ON WHEELS TO WERRIBEE

Small business operators in the Werribee area can access free mentoring, support and information about Victorian Government services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 July 2015. The Andrews Labor Government is doubling its mobile support for small business with..

SNEYDES ROAD UPGRADE UNDERWAY

The Andrews Labor Government continues to deliver for the West with work startingon widening the lanes on Sneydes Rd, East Werribee between Princes Highway andHoppers Lane. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas, welcomed the $4 million upgrade which will includesealing the sides of the road, making..

TRAINS TO WYNDHAM VALE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND MORE BUSES

Trains to Wyndham Vale’s new station will run every 10 minutes in the morning peak, at least every 20 minutes off-peak on weekdays and will be complemented by more frequent,reliable and direct bus services. Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, today released the timetable for..

Building the Education State in Regional Victoria

The Treasurer, Tim Pallas, today visited Kyneton Secondary College and Castlemaine Secondary College to officially announce significant funding boosts for both schools. He announced a total of $5 million for Kyneton Secondary College to build a Trades Hub, in addition to another $8 million for..

MORE JOBS, BETTER SCHOOLS, DEBT DOWN, SURPLUS STRONG

The Andrews Labor Government’s 2015-16Victorian Budget is the foundation for a stronger and fairer Victoria. Itrestores the essential services Victorians need while keeping the state’sfinances strong. The Budget delivers an estimated surplus of $1.2 billion in 2015-16, rising to $1.8billion by 2018-19. The Victorian economy..

THE ANDREWS LABOR GOVERNMENT IS GETTING ON WITH IT

The Andrews LaborGovernment is building the projects our state needs to get people home to theirfamilies safer and sooner, and keep Victoria number one for new visitors. The 2015-16 Victorian Budget commits up to $22 billion ininfrastructure, eclipsing the $2.7 billion spend in the previous..

THE ANDREWS LABOR GOVERNMENT IS PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST

To improve the lives of Victorian families in the fastest growing state, the Andrews Labor Government will fix rundown schools, save TAFE, create 100,000 jobs and relieve theoverwhelming pressure on our hospitals. The 2015-16 Victorian Budget is the biggest education budget inhistory, investing $3.3 billion..

Wyndham Sporting Uniform Grants Announced

Local Werribee MP, Tim Pallas, today announced the local recipients of the Uniform Sporting Grants Program made available to help Victorian clubs dress for success. Locally the recipients of the program are; Lightning Netball Club, $926 Western Wildcats Basketball Club, $1000 Wyndham Netball Association, $1000..

MANOR LAKES A NEW LOCALITY

The Victorian Government has responded to community wishes and is today announcing that Manor Lakes will become a registered locality within the City of Wyndham. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne, confirmed the creation of ‘Manor Lakes’ as an official locality, saying the name change was..

LABOR COMMITS $30,000 TOWARDS EAST WERRIBEE JUSTICE PRECINCT

The Andrews Labor Government today announced $30,000 to assist with development of the East Werribee Justice Precinct in Wyndham, the third fastest growing community inAustralia. Planning for the Precinct in Wyndham is one of the latest projects to benefit from the Victorian Government’s $9.3 million..

GREEN LIGHT FOR EAST WERRIBEE ROAD UPGRADES

Locals in Wyndham will soon benefit from a $13 million road improvement project in East Werribee. Tim Pallas MP, the Member for Werribee, made the announcement at the East Werribee Employment Precinct today. The East Werribee Employment Precinct will become a key employment and investment..

LABOR GOVERNMENT SECURES $339M AGREEMENT ON EAST WEST

  Premier Daniel Andrews and Treasurer Tim Pallas today announced that the Labor Government and the East West Link consortium have reached a good faith agreement that puts the interests of Victorians first.   Under the Heads of Agreement, signed today, the $10.7 billion East..

O’BRIEN’S SIDE DEAL A $1.2 BILLION POISON PILL FOR VICTORIA

  In a desperate act of economic sabotage, former Liberal Treasurer Michael O’Brien tried to blackmail Victorians into paying for a tunnel that they didn’t vote for. This has come at a significant cost – to his own credibility, and our whole state.   The..

TIM PALLAS COMMEMORATES 100 YEARS AT WERRIBEE FIRE BRIGADE

On Saturday 28 the local State MP, Tim Pallas, attendedthe 100th Anniversary event of the Werribee Fire Brigade. Mr Pallas unveiled a plaque commemorating the 100 yearsof service from volunteers in the Brigade. It also acknowledged the ultimate sacrifice of twoWerribee Fire Brigade members in..

LABOR GOVERNMENT MOVES TO STRENGTHEN ANIMAL WELFARE IN GREYHOUND RACING

The Andrews Labor Government is taking swift action to address serious allegations levelled at the state’s greyhound racing industry, including claims of live baiting. Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula, and Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford, today announced a broad investigation into animal welfare and allegations..

‘Puppy Love’ to help threatened Bandicoots

The Andrews Labor Government is teaming up with the community and asquad of dogs, to help the Eastern Barred Bandicoot step back from the edge ofextinction on mainland Australia. Highlighting the Guardian Dog trial program, the Minister forEnvironment, Climate Change & Water, Lisa Neville today..