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SMALL BUSINESS BUS BRINGS ADVICE ON WHEELS TO WYNDHAM

Small business operators in the Wyndham area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 20 April 2020. This is part of the assistance offered by the Andrews Labor Government, from cuts to payroll tax..

BUILDING BETTER RAIL AND ROAD IN MELBOURNE’S WEST

Major road and rail upgrades in Melbourne’s west are powering ahead, as construction starts on a new road bridge to remove a dangerous and congested level crossing in Werribee. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today visited the Cherry..

WYNDHAM ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR CRICKET FUNDING

Local cricket clubs and councils in Wyndham can apply to develop or upgrade cricket facilities thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that applications had opened for $13.5 million funding under the Community Cricket Program…

GIVING TROUBLED YOUNG PEOPLE THE HELP THEY NEED TO GET BACK ON THEIR FEET

The Andrews Labor Government and Melbourne City Mission are joining forces to help keep young people experiencing homelessness in Werribee safe – and help them get back on their feet. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today marked the beginning of construction of the Melbourne City..

NEW SCHOOL OPENS IN WERRIBEE

Students in Werribee have a brand-new school to learn in thanks to the Andrew Labor Government, as they join more than one million of their peers in going back to school for 2020. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today opened the new Riverwalk Primary School..

WYNDHAM SPORTS CLUB SCORES NEW-LOOK FACILITIES

Wyndham Track and Field Club can now meet the growing demands of sport clubs in the Western Metropolitan region thanks to a $31,148 upgrade through the Victorian Government’s Pick My Project initiative. The Member for Werribee, The Hon. Tim Pallas MP attended the club at..

MORE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FOR WERRIBEE

Residents in Werribee and surrounds will have access to the reactivated former Glen Devon Primary School site, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today joined Wyndham City Council and the local community to turn the first..

WYNDHAM SCHOOLS SHARE IN $3.5 MILLION MAINTENANCE FUNDS BOOST

Students at 79 schools across the state will soon benefit from having maintenance works carried out at their schools thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced that 79 schools will share in $3.5 million of Planned Maintenance Program funding..

MORE SUPPORT FOR WERRIBEE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Werribee schools will receive extra resources and equipment to strengthen inclusive education, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced Werribee schools will be among the 322 schools across the state to share in $3.5 million to purchase new equipment..

2019 CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGNS

Each year, I ask some of my littlest constituents to help me make a Christmas Card. Hundreds of designs came through, and it was almost impossible to choose the competition winners! Thank you to all who helped out. Here are 7 of the best artworks..

SUSTAINING OUR WAR LEGACY IN WYNDHAM

The Andrews Labor Government is doing more to honour Victorian veterans and to mark 75 years since the end of World War Two. Three different grant streams to support veterans have just been opened for applications, including the new, one-off 75th Anniversary of the End..

IMPROVING FACILITIES FOR WERRIBEE’S HARD-WORKING COAST GUARD

The Andrews Labor Government has announced facility improvements for Werribee Coast Guard as part of a state-wide investment in new emergency services equipment. Minister for Emergency Services Lisa Neville has announced 294 new grants totalling more than $13.75 million as part of the 2019–20 Volunteer..

EQUIPPING KINDERS IN WYNDHAM TO BE INCLUSIVE FOR ALL CHILDREN

The Andrews Labor Government is helping early learning services in buy new equipment and learning kits to support Werribee children of all abilities get the best out of their time at kinder. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced Werribee West Family Centre was one..

ANOTHER YEAR OF DELIVERING FOR THE WERRIBEE DISTRICT

Like it has done for the last five years, the Andrews Labor Government has been keeping its promises and delivering for the Werribee electorate since it was re-elected 365 days ago. Sunday 24 November marks one year since the last state election, when Victorians overwhelmingly..

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY AT THE WERRIBEE RACES

Racegoers can kick start the festive season early this year at the Werribee Cup, thanks to a funding package of more than $115,000. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the Andrews Labor Government is kicking in more than $20,000 from its Victorian Racing Industry..

ANNOUNCING OUR TOWN’S OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

ANNOUNCING OUR TOWN’S OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Local Werribee volunteer John Forrester has received a 2019 Victorian Volunteer Champion Award for his leadership in the Wyndham community with the Werribee River Association. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today congratulated John Forrester for his incredible..

GROWING CAREERS FOR WERRIBEE’S HARD-WORKING HOSPITAL WORKERS

A landmark new training and skills program is now open to non-clinical workers in Victorian health services, helping them to grow long and exciting careers in the health sector. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today urged health service workers in Wyndham to apply for 100..

GETTING WERRIBEE DISTRICT IN THE FESTIVE MOOD

The Andrews Labor Government is helping hold hundreds of multicultural festivals and events for Victorians to enjoy, including right across Wyndham. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Richard Wynne today announced seven different projects in the area would be receiving almost..