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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,..

VICTORIAN BUSINESSES AWARDED ENERGY ASSESSMENT GRANTS

Fragapane Farms and Mason Brothers Vegetable Farms have recently been awarded a grant to help reduce their energy usage under the $6.1 million Victorian Government’s Boosting Business Productivity Program. The program, delivered by Sustainability Victoria, supports businesses with three different efficiency grants, a sustainable finance..

Victorian businesses awarded energy assessment grants

Fragapane Farms and Mason Brothers Vegetable Farms have recently been awarded a grant to help reduce their energy usage under the $6.1 million Victorian Government’s Boosting Business Productivity Program. The program, delivered by Sustainability Victoria, supports businesses with three different efficiency grants, a sustainable finance..

STATE BUDGET DELIVERS FREE TAFE COURSES FOR WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

People across the local Werribee area will get the skills they need for the jobs Labor is creating, with the biggest change to TAFE and skills training in Victoria’s history announced in the 2018/19 Labor State Budget. From 2019, TAFE courses in priority areas will..

GRANTS TO BOOST ANIMAL WELFARE ACROSS VICTORIA

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that non-profit animal welfare organisations across the Werribee electorate can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to turn their great ideas into reality. The Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program is seeking grant applications that benefit creatures great..