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Improved support for primary school students
Airly, Bundalaguah and Clifton Creek Primary Schools are among the first of almost 300 primary schools that will receive funding for a welfare officer, said State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull. The officers are…
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Lakes and Stratford festivals funded
Two important local festivals, the ‘Seafarers Multicultural Festival’ in Lakes Entrance and the 'Shakespeare on the River Festival' in Stratford, have each attracted $2,000 in State Government funds, Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, announced…
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Stamping out livestock theft and farm related crime
Livestock theft and other farm related crimes will be targeted by the formation of a Livestock and Farm Crime Specialists Group within Victoria Police, according to Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull. “Livestock prices are…
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$8,861 grant for Maffra show
The Maffra & District Agricultural Society Inc. will receive a grant for $8,861 from the Victorian Coalition Government to help improve the Maffra’s annual agricultural show. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull said, agricultural and…
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Orbost wins Rural Health Service of the Year
Orbost Regional Health Service (ORHS) was this week named the Rural Health Service of the Year at the 2011 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said the award reinforced the…
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Fire services levy consultation
Interested community members are invited to participate in a public consultation meeting taking place at 10.30am this Wednesday, 2 November at St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Bairnsdale to discuss the Coalition government’s fire services property levy…
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Improving skills for Lakes adult learners
Lakes Entrance Neighbourhood House is one of 80 Learn Local organisations across Victoria to receive grants totalling $3.78 million provided through round two of the State Government’s Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board Capacity…
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$2.7m road safety boost for Bairnsdale
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has welcomed a $2.7m in road safety works for the stretch of the Princes Highway from Forge Creek Road to Paynesville Road. “This comes on the back of the Premier recently…
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Funding for problem gamblers
The Coalition Government has provided $10,000 in extended funding to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s problem gambling primary care partnership in East Gippsland. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said the funding was part of more…
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War exhibition coming to Lakes
A regional exhibition which brings together stories of Indigenous men and women who served their country during times of conflict is now touring throughout Victoria and will visit Lakes Entrance. The ‘Indigenous Australians at War…
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Community Sport & Recreation Awards closing soon
Nominations for the Victorian Government’s 2011 Community Sport & Recreation Awards are closing soon and Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging any local sporting clubs or individuals who haven’t nominated for the Awards…
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Funding boost for Gippsland carers
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has welcomed the recent announcement that $100,000 in funding has been provided by the Coalition Government to support the Gippsland Carers Association (GCA). “Gippsland Carers Association is an entirely…
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Mental illness workforce inquiry
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is inviting individuals, organisations and businesses in the region, which have an interest in workforce participation by people living with a mental illness, to make a submission to a…
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Fire safety works to commence at Bemm River
Funding has been approved to upgrade the Bemm River Hotel as a Neighbourhood Safer Place - Place of Last Resort (NSP-PLR) and to undertake other fire prevention measures for the township, with works to commence…
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Mobile business centre coming to Bairnsdale
Member for Gippsland East, Mr Tim Bull, announced the Victorian Government’s Mobile Business Centre will visit Bairnsdale next week to deliver free mentoring and face-to-face assistance to local small businesses. Mr Bull said, the ‘Summer…
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Dawsons Cove boat ramp upgrade safer for boaters
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, today officially opened the newly completed Dawsons Cove Boat Ramp. “Recreational boating is an important way of life for many Victorians, and ensuring that we maintain safety and accessibility…
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Have a say on number plate safety message
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has urged East Gippslanders to join the discussion on the new number plate message for the state. “On Sunday, Premier Ted Baillieu announced Victorian number plates would carry a…
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$50k for cancer care facility upgrade
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has welcomed the announcement that Gippsland Rotary Centenary House (GRCH) will receive $50,000 in funding from the Victorian Coalition Government to support major improvements at the facility. “GRCH first…
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Funding for accommodation / respite services
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has welcomed the Coalition Government’s announcement of funding to establish new and innovative accommodation and respite services for people with a disability or complex needs. “I encourage any local…
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Loretta Bartley - 100 years young
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, was pleased to welcome Lake Tyers resident, Mrs Loretta Bartley to Parliament House last week as part of an afternoon tea hosted for Victorian centenarians. “Mrs Bartley was accompanied…
