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…
Read MoreDelivering for All Victorians in the Loddon Campaspe Region
World-Class Care For Bendigo Patients
Patients with cancer, arthritis, heart conditions or stroke will be able to access their specialist appointments closer to home, no matter where they live, thanks to a landmark boost to regional health. The Victorian Budget 2019/20 includes $136.2 million for an additional 500,000 specialist appointments in regional Victoria, making sure patients can access the world-class care they…
Read MoreBendigo Clubs to Benefit from Sporting Grants
BENDIGO CLUBS TO BENEFIT FROM SPORTING GRANTS Ten Bendigo clubs are among 386 grassroots sports clubs across Victoria who will share in more than $530,000 in grants to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards and Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan today announced ten clubs that had successfully…
Read MoreCheers to the wine growth fund
The Andrews Labor Government is backing Bendigo’s wine industry, with a grants program to support the growth of wineries in the area, increase visitors, boost exports and support local jobs. Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards and Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan today announced that six wineries in the Bendigo Wine Region will share…
Read MoreSupporting Bendigo’s Small-Scale Producers
Small-scale and craft producers across the Bendigo region are now better equipped to grow their businesses and spread local produce more widely, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today announced that the Labor Government is backing local food, drink and…
Read MoreSupporting Local Small-Scale Producers
Small-scale and craft producers across the Mount Alexander Shire are now better equipped to grow their businesses and spread local produce more widely, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today announced that the Labor Government is backing local food, drink and produce companies from around the state…
Read MoreMaldon Clubs to benefit from sporting grants
The Maldon Bowling Club and the Maldon Pétanque Club are among 386 grassroots sports clubs across Victoria who will share in more than $530,000 in grants to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards today announced the two clubs that had successfully received funding in the second round of…
Read MoreCastlemaine & District Cricket Assocaition to Benefit from Sporting Grant
The Castlemaine & District Cricket Association is among 386 grassroots sports clubs across Victoria who will share in more than $530,000 in grants to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards today announced the club had successfully applied for funding in the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s…
Read MoreNuggetty History Preserved with Local History Funds
Work to preserve our community history for generations to come in Nuggety has begun, thanks to the support of the 2019 Local History Grants Program. Nuggetty Landcare Group has received $7,200 for collection of local oral histories as part of the Nuggetty Landscape History Project. This project will enable commencement of the transcription of oral…
Read MoreUnique Castlemaine History Preserved with Local History Funds
Castlemaine’s work to preserve our community history for generations to come has been recognised as part of the 2019 Local History Grants Program.
Read MoreMore help for new parents in Regional Victoria
New parents in regional Victoria will have better access to the support family’s need, with the Andrews Labor Government delivering on its election commitment to triple the number of Early Parenting Centres around the state.
Read MoreLaunch of Havilah Road preschool language program
More than 5,000 Victorian children will have an opportunity to learn another language while attending kindergarten this year, due to significant investment from the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreCastlemaine and Chewton pools to have disability access thanks to Pick My Project
Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards today visited the Castlemaine indoor pool at the Castlemaine Fitness Centre to announce the installation of the first hydraulic lift chair for Castlemaine, with a second to be installed at Chewton outdoor pool in the near future.
Read MoreMagpies soar with new female-friendly pavilion
Castlemaine’s passionate footballers now have significantly improved facilities, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreMaldon Locals to have their say on town’s restoration
Consultation on the potential restoration of Maldon’s historic town centre, supported by the Andrews Labor Government, is set to get underway, with locals and shop owners given the opportunity to have their say.
Read MoreCatchable Cod for Barkers Creek Reservoir
Catchable size Murray cod have been stocked into Barkers Creek Reservoir today to accelerate the development of its mixed fishery and provide kayakers with a native fish target species immediately.
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Harcourt Community celebrates bypass ten years on
The Harcourt community is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the old Calder Highway bypass by recognising how the important connection has helped revitalise the town centre and support local growth.
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