Huntly Primary School will receive a funding boost to build an inclusive play area to support students with disabilities and additional needs, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. The school will receive a grant of $156,550 to build playground facilities suitable for all students. Round 8 of the Inclusive Schools Fund will see schools across…
Women’s basketball is set to play an important role in reminding regional Victorian motorists to slow down and drive safely. The Andrews Labor Government and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has announced a new partnership with WNBL team Bendigo Spirit, in an effort to engage with the regional Victorian community on important road safety issues.…
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to support the work of Men’s Sheds in improving the health and wellbeing of men, with further funding to build new spaces or extend and refurbish existing workshops. Today Labor Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan MP announced the Emu Creek Men’s Shed will receive a grant of $5,846…
Bendigo East sporting shooters are celebrating today, after securing funding to upgrade their facilities. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan MP today announced Bendigo Field and Game is one of 32 groups across the state to benefit from the latest round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Shooting Sports Facilities Program. The club has successfully applied…
A new fire station is officially open in Junortoun, giving local firefighters in the Bendigo region a modern base to continue their vital work protecting the community and saving lives. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan today joined members of the Junortoun Fire Brigade and local community to congratulate them on the official opening of…
Better facilities are on their way for students at Quarry Hill Primary School with the appointment of an architect to design the school’s important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. State Labor Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan MP today announced Chaulk Studio would design works to be undertaken at Quarry Hill Primary School…
A light tanker for the Strathfieldsaye Fire Brigade is helping keep the local community safe, thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. The new 1700-litre tanker was funded through the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, which provides funding for emergency service agencies across the state. The Andrews Labor Government provided $180,000 for the new…
More high-ability students at every government school in Bendigo East will have support to excel at school and reach their full potential, with more funding for the Andrews Labor Government’s Student Excellence Program. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan today welcomed this initiative which encourages local students to challenge themselves through learning from a more…
Growing communities around Bendigo will be connected to train services sooner, with the Andrews Labor Government announcing new stations at Huntly and Raywood will open to passengers in mid-July – months ahead of schedule. Huntly Station will open almost a year ahead of its original completion date of mid-2023, while Raywood is being delivered six…
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its record school building program, with more support to deliver the school facilities every Victorian student, teacher and school community deserves. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan today announced an investment of almost $500,000 in upgrades at Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College as part of a $1.8 billion…