Posts in Category: State Government
Wangaratta schools share in $2.2 million
TWO Wangaratta schools will share in $2.2 million next financial year as part of a string of funding announcements released by the State Government on…
Cash to protect families
GATEWAY Health and the Centre Against Violence have received $344,800 in State Government funding to extend behavioural changes programs.
CASH SECURED
VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews will today announce the final $6.9 million needed for a $22 million redevelopment of Wangaratta’s public hospital.
$135M for rail
AN extra $135 million will be spent on the North East rail line following a landmark agreement between the Victorian and Commonwealth governments.
School’s $12 million plea
Wangaratta District Specialist School is seeking $10 to 12 million in the upcoming State Government budget to develop a purpose-built centre of excellence.
McCurdy faces fraud charges
OVENS Valley politician Tim McCurdy says he will plead his innocence in court next month following charges laid by Victoria Police on Tuesday. The 55…
$633M rail bid
The State Coalition, if elected, promised to replace V/Line’s ageing diesel hauled train fleet with new rail cars.
Rural roads suffering six weeks after storm
SIX weeks after storms ravaged the North East some residents at Bowmans Forest feel they have been overlooked for repairs by the rural city.
SES headquarters build early 2018
WORKS on the new $1.6 million Wangaratta SES headquarters will begin early in 2018 with project design and concept plans rescheduled to be discussed next…
Volunteers have their say
NORTH East volunteer firefighters have raised concerns about the future of the CFA with Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Brad Battin, and local MP Tim…
$1.3m for top tier track
A SAND fibre track costing $1.3 million will be installed at the Wangaratta Racecourse, bringing it up to a first class horse training standard.
Prime land at golf course
MORE land in the city’s west end looks likely to open up if a section of Wangaratta Golf Course is approved for rezoning tomorrow night.