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Morton praised by MP
Having praised the feats of young sporting champion Darcie Morton in Parliament recently, Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull took the opportunity to personally catch-up with the budding table tennis star to get an update…
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Minister to visit Lake Tyers
Aboriginal Affairs Minister, Jeanette Powell, gave an undertaking in Parliament this week to visit the Lake Tyers Trust within the next two months, after receiving a formal request from Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull.…
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ANZAC study tour
Year nine and 10 students from East Gippsland Secondary Colleges have the chance to participate in a two week study tour as part of the Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize. The prize is open to…
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Fees put to good use
Local anglers will be pleased to hear recreational fishing licence fees are being put to good use in East Gippsland with two projects successful in obtaining funding through the Victorian Government’s Small Grants Program. The…
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Regional achievement recognition
Now is the perfect time for individuals, businesses and community groups that are making a significant difference in the region to nominate for the 2011 Regional Achievement and Community Awards. Member for Gippsland East, Tim…
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Export awards
East Gippsland businesses are being encouraged to enter the prestigious 2011 Governor of Victoria Export Awards, with entries closing on July 14.“This is an opportunity for businesses to gain a higher profile both at home…
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Maffra Recreation Reserve improvement
Playing conditions at the Maffra Recreation Reserve are set to improve dramatically with the committee of management receiving over $27,000 to install an automated underground irrigation system as part of the State Government’s Country Football…
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Public housing boost
Public housing in Gippsland is about to receive a major boost with the State Government announcing approximately 70 new public and social housing properties will be built in Bairnsdale, Sale, Morwell and Moe, by June…
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NDIS submission
The introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme is progressing with the Victorian Coalition Government releasing its submission in response to the Productivity Commission’s Draft Report on Disability Care and Support. Member for Gippsland East,…
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Victorians to have a say on sentencing
The views of the community will be sought on the adequacy of sentencing in Victoria, the Coalition Government announced this week. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said the on-line survey, which will run for…
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Innovation and education funding boost
Community College East Gippsland has been successful in receiving $50,000 in grant funding for their “Small Business on the Move” project. Minister for Tertiary Education, Peter Hall and Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, made…
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Tough new laws to crack down on hoon drivers
Drivers who participate in dangerous activities on the local roads can expect to face harsh consequences with the State Government introducing the toughest hoon laws Victoria has ever seen. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull,…
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Local sport to benefit from community grants
East Gippsland residents have the opportunity to get more involved in sporting activities thanks to a Victorian Government funding boost to local sport and recreation organisations that are running initiatives to encourage more active and…
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School ground upgrade for Bairnsdale West Primary
Bairnsdale West Primary School is set to benefit from the Coalition Government’s commitment to restore play areas affected by Building the Education Revolution (BER) construction works. One of more than 80 schools across the state,…
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Tightening net on “illegal fishing” offenders
Individuals involved in illegal fishing, fish trafficking or who assault or obstruct fisheries officers, will be hit with tougher penalties and equipment seizures under new legislation before Parliament, says Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull.…
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NDIS would change lives of those with disabilities
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has joined Victorian Premier, Ted Baillieu in welcoming the recent release of the Productivity Commission report into a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) saying it has the potential to…
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Greater opportunities
Students will have more after school job opportunities following a Fair Work Australia draft decision to allow 1.5 hour shifts rather than the current minimum three hour shifts, Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said…
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Heater swap
East Gippsland Concession Card holders will be entitled to a rebate of $700 when they replace their electric heater with a more cost-effective and energy-efficient gas heater, as part of the Victorian Gas Heater Rebate.…
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“Victalent” funding for local clubs
More Victorians will have the opportunity to get physically active thanks to a $175,000 funding boost for 136 local sport and recreation initiatives to encourage more active and healthy communities. Member for Gippsland East, Tim…
