Schools in the Bendigo West Electorate will share in a $515 million in the single largest boost to school maintenance ever undertaken, thanks to an unprecedented investment by the Andrews Labor Government.
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Local Artworks and Artefacts Available at a Click
Castlemaine Art Museum will open its collection to art lovers across the world thanks to the latest stage of the Andrews Labor Government’s Regional Digitisation Roadshow.
Read MoreNew Life For Harcourt General Store
Locals and visitors will have a new meeting place to enjoy the harvest of the Harcourt Valley, with the opening of the new Harcourt Produce and General Store today thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreConserving the Historic Buda Garden
The Andrews Labor Government has provided vital funding for conservation works to the historic gardens at the heritage listed Buda in Castlemaine. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today celebrated the end of initial conservation works for the historic site funded by the Labor Government’s Living Heritage Program. An additional $120,000 in funding will be provided…
Read MoreNew Indigenous Program to Support Young Victorians
Young people living in Castlemaine will have the opportunity to reconnect with nature and learn about Indigenous culture through a bespoke program funded by a grant from the Andrews Labor Government’s Pick My Project initiative.
Read MoreUpgrading Castlemaine Secondary College Brick by Brick
Students in Castlemaine will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with work under way upgrading Castlemaine Secondary College.
Read MoreHelping Kids To Stay Safe In The Sun
Students and other Victorians will be better protected from the sun’s damaging rays thanks to new grants being made available by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Bendigo West announced the latest round of the School Shade Grants Program – and encouraged local schools to apply. The Community Shade Grants Program is also returning, for…
Read MoreSpecialist Appointments Close To Home For Regional Victorians
Regional Victorians will be able to get the specialist care they need closer to home thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreWeekend Works to Keep Bendigo Line Moving
Vital track maintenance will be completed under the new Melton Highway road bridge at Sydenham – helping to boost reliability for Bendigo line passengers. Coaches will replace Bendigo and Echuca trains between Southern Cross Station and Gisborne from the first service on Saturday 10 August through to last service on Sunday 11 August. Coaches will…
Read MoreNew Medium Tanker to Keep Community Safe
A new medium tanker is helping Guildford Fire Brigade keep the local community safe, thanks to $310,000 in Victorian Government funding.
Read MoreKicking Goals for Chewton Footballers under lights
Passionate footballers of Mount Alexander can now train into the evening, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today officially launched the new lighting system at Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park, made possible with a $170,400 grant from the Labor Government’s The World Game Facilities Fund. The…
Read MorePallative Care at Home to Become Permanent
Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards today announced permanent funding for Bendigo Health’s Palliative Care at Home program, meaning more Central Victorians will be able to choose their preferred place of death. The Andrews Government will provide $250,000 annually for the program as part of its broader commitment to the state’s regional and rural palliative care…
Read MoreUpgraded Classrooms and Facilities for Castlemaine North Primary School
Castlemaine students now have bigger, better classrooms and school facilities to learn in, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards MP visited Castlemaine North Primary School today to open its $1.2 million upgrade, which includes new classrooms and refurbished buildings. The Labor Government has invested $5.6 billion to deliver more…
Read MoreDesigns For Bendigo TAFE Project Unveiled
Students in Bendigo are a step closer to having the state-of-the-art training facilities they deserve, with the release of artist impressions for the Bendigo TAFE’s Bendigo City Campus Revitalisation Project. The designs, by award-winning Victorian architects Architectus and Six Degrees, are the next step in the $60 million redevelopment, which will deliver an education precinct…
Read MoreFunding Announced for Marong Primary School
Marong students will soon have bigger, better classrooms and school facilities to learn in, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards MP today visited Marong Primary School to announce $6.4 million in upgrades following the recent State Budget. The Labor Government has invested $5.6 billion to deliver more than 1,400…
Read MoreNew Breast Cancer Diagnosis-Detection Machine Unveiled
Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards today unveiled a new mammography machine at Bendigo Health, which will enhance the ability to detect breast cancer in some high risk women. The $320,000 machine, funded through the Andrews Government medical equipment replacement program, has the capability to take 3D images and will be the first machine in Bendigo to offer…
Read MoreFunding Announced for Winters Flat Primary School
Castlemaine students now have bigger, better classrooms and school facilities to learn in, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards MP today visited Winters Flat Primary school to announce $2.9 million in upgrades for the construction of a new permanent modular building. The Labor Government has invested $5.6 billion to…
Read MoreFunding annouced for Kangaroo Flat Bowls Club
Families in Kangaroo Flat will be able to rely on great local sporting facilities, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreDelivering for Bendigo West – State Budget 2019/20
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its promises to Bendigo West with major investments in local schools, health and transport in the Victorian Budget 2019/20. As part of a massive $1.8 billion investment in schools around the state, this year’s Budget includes $6.4 million to make sure students at Marong Primary School have the…
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