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FUNDING BOOST TO FUEL REGIONAL STARTUPS

The Andrews Labor Government will invest $2.4 million to boost access and participation in the state’s booming startup sector, with a focus on regional Victorian communities. The funding will be invested through LaunchVic and will support 15 projects across 26 local government areas in Victoria..

HELPING WERRIBEE KIDS BECOME MATHS MASTERS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping pre-schoolers and their families in Werribee improve their maths skills through a new early years’ program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced early childhood educators at College Road Kindergarten and Werribee West Family Centre will participate in Let’s..

5 MILLION BREAKFASTS SERVED UP TO SCHOOL KIDS

The Andrews Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs have served five million meals to students across Victoria, ensuring they start their school day on a full stomach, ready to learn. Minister for Education James Merlino this morning joined students at Morwell Park Primary School, one of..

PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO FARM IN VICTORIA

The Andrews Labor Government is making planning fairer, simpler and easier to understand for Victoria’s animal industries with the launch of significant reforms to Victoria’s planning scheme. The Labor Government announced the sweeping reforms this month, which included a $450,000 training and education initiative targeted..

NEW DEFIB BREATHES LIFE INTO WERRIBEE GOLF CLUB

Werribee Golf Club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency on and off the park with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Tim Pallas Member for Werribee today announced that..

NEW GRANTS TO IMPROVE MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES IN WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

Werribee electorate’s multicultural communities will be able to build new community facilities and improve existing spaces thanks to a new round of grants from the Andrews Labor Government. The 2018-19 Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund will provide $9.5 million towards improving and establishing facilities that support..

NEW WYNDHAM TECH SCHOOL OPENS

Students from 18 secondary schools in Wyndham will now have access to the latest technology and innovative learning programs, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino today joined Member for Werribee Tim Pallas, Member for Altona Jill Hennessy and Member for..

EQUIPPING KINDERS IN WERRIBEE ELECTORATE FOR KIDS OF ALL ABILITIES

Thousands of little Victorians – including here in the Werribee electorate will benefit from new equipment, toys, learning kits and more to ensure they get the most of their early years’ education – regardless of ability. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos has announced..

KEEPING WERRIBEE ELECTORATE’S WATER BILLS AFFORDABLE

Werribee electorate’s families will continue to have some of the lowest water bills in the country, with flat or falling water prices for the next five years. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) today released its finalised pricing decision for 12 of the state’s 17 water..

WYNDHAM STUDENTS RECOGNISED AT PREMIER’S VCE AWARDS

Students from Wyndham were among Victoria’s top performing VCE students recognised with Premier’s VCE Awards during a special ceremony at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Minister for Education James Merlino presented the awards to the high-achieving students and congratulated them on their hard work…

Pick My Project

All change begins with an idea and people dedicated enough to make it happen. The Werribee community is testament to this. As the local member, it has been my privilege to meet some incredible volunteers; individuals who make it their life mission to help others,..

CRIME DOWN IN WYNDHAM

New figures released today by the independent Crime Statistics Agency show the six-year crime trend that started in 2011 has been turned around, with people in Wyndham experiencing a decline in crime rates for the past 12 months. Wyndham Members of Parliament Tim Pallas, Jill..

35 NEW SERVICES FOR WERRIBEE LINE PASSENGERS

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering 35 extra services every week on the Werribee Line to boost capacity and provide passengers with more travel options in the afternoon and evenings. The 2018 metropolitan timetable change will coincide with the completion of the long-awaited Mernda Rail..

New $33 Million Wyndham Medical and Services Centre Opens

Continuing to build on the impressive health infrastructure now servicing Melbourne’s western suburbs, a new $33 million development will be formally opened in Werribee on Friday, June 8. Highly credentialed property development company Techne Development (Techne) has developed the 4,600 square metres of medical and..

MORE FUNDING TO SUPPORT EX-SERVICE ORGANISATIONS

The Andrews Labor Government has announced a new round of funding for the War Heritage Collections Training Program and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging ex-service organisations in Wyndham to lodge an Expression of Interest. The program is a great opportunity for ex-services organisations..

REGO RELIEF FOR THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN WYNDHAM

More than half a million Victorians have taken up the Andrews Labor Government’s new, flexible short-term vehicle registration options. Since short term registration was introduced in January 2018, more than 21,000 people in Wyndham have signed up to enjoy new three or six-month registration options…

METRO TUNNEL TO CUT TRAVEL TIMES ON WERRIBEE LINE

Werribee Line passengers will be able to enjoy reduced travel times to and from new destinations at Domain and Parkville, thanks to the $11 billion Metro Tunnel project. New modelling released today shows travel times to the St Kilda Road employment and residential precinct and..

JUNIOR LANDCARE AND BIODIVERSITY GRANTS NOW OPEN

The Andrews Labor Government today announced $400,000 in funding for Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants, to help kids across the state protect Victoria’s environment. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging local groups to apply for the fund, which is open to Victorian schools, kindergartens,..