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Building A Safer And Stronger Western Highway
December 19, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government is making the Western Highway safer for all road users, with major upgrades set for three key projects along the busy road. Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Colin Brooks, today announced a $60 million funding boost to start pre-construction work on the Ararat and Beaufort Bypasses and planning work for improvements […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
New Ambo Service For Donald, Birchip And Woomelang
December 1, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government will deliver a new ambulance service for the Donald, Birchip and Woomelang communities to respond to local emergencies faster. Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Colin Brooks today joined locals in Donald to celebrate the new ambulance service in the Southern Mallee and East Wimmera areas. The new service is part of […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
Avoca’s Wine Festival Is Ripe For Growth
October 6, 2016
Winemakers from Victoria’s Pyrenees region will receive a $23,500 funding boost to grow their business from the Andrews Labor Government’s $1 million Wine Growth Fund (WGF). Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Colin Brooks today announced funding for the project as one of 41 WGF grants that are directly supporting the sustainable growth and development of […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
Backing The Grampians’ Wine Industry
October 6, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government has backed the Grampians’ wine industry with a $91,450 package to increase Australian and overseas markets, boost wine tourism and grow wine businesses in the region. Visiting Montara Winery near Ararat, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Colin Brooks announced the funding, which will be sourced from the $1 million Wine Growth […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
Funding Boost For Stawell Rifle Club
September 8, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government will help Stawell Rifle Club undertake a much-needed upgrade, with a funding boost announced today. Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Colin Brooks today visited Stawell Rifle Club to announcing $48,000 in funding from the Shooting Sports Facilities Program. The club plans to use the money to provide disabled toilet access by […]
Donald High School Upgrade A Step Closer
September 8, 2016
A revamped Donald High School is a step closer today, with Brandrick Architects appointed to design a $3.5 million school upgrade. Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Colin Brooks visited Donald High School to announce the appointment and inspect the upgrade site. Donald High School received $3.5 million in the Victorian Budget 2016/17 for capital works, […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
Backing Clunes Booktown
September 8, 2016
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Colin Brooks today confirmed on-going financial support for Clunes Booktown as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s support for Victoria’s independent arts organisations. Mr Brooks visited Creative Clunes headquarters today to announce the Labor Government will provide Clunes Booktown with $240,000 funding over the next four years. Regional festivals and […]