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Stratford rail bridge should be in Budget
Funds to replace the rail bridge at Stratford should be part of this year’s May Budget announcements, Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has said. “In our final year of Government in 2014, Gippsland…
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Minister questioned on Coast Guard future
The ongoing viability of the Coast Guard in both East Gippsland and the State has been raised with the Minister for Emergency Services in Parliament this week by Gippsland East Nationals MP Tim Bull. Mr…
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Lakes group needs funding certainty
The need for additional funding for the Gippsland Lakes Coordinating Committee (GLCC), which expires in four months, has again been raised in State Parliament. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, used his first contribution in…
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Request to put road closure on hold
Minister for the Environment, Lisa Neville, has been asked to reconsider the closure of Rivermouth Road to vehicular traffic pending more consultation with local residents and recreational fishers. Speaking in Parliament today, State Member for…
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Petition to have stock reports reinstated
A petition to have ABC radio return the morning livestock market reports to its regular programming has been established by Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull. “I have received a number of complaints from farmers that…
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ANZAC spirit close to students’ hearts
One Nagle College student will embark on a trip of a lifetime in March, when she travels to Gallipoli as part of the Victorian Government’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize. Year 11 student, Angelina Clancy, will…
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Active Club Grants open
Sporting clubs looking to update their equipment and expand their membership base are encouraged to apply for round two of VicHealth’s 2015-16 Active Club Grants program, which open today. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim…
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New Ports dredge under construction
Safe and reliable ocean access at Lakes Entrance is secured, with work starting on Gippsland Ports’ new dredge. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said the new trailing suction hopper dredge would be a…
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Funding open to local shooting clubs
A funding stream has just opened for local shooting clubs to develop their facilities. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, today announced the second round of the Victorian Government’s Shooting Sports Facilities Program and…
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Lakes Entrance Fire Station overhaul
Lakes Entrance Fire Station is set for an overhaul. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is seeking registrations of interest from building contractors to tender for the alterations…
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Important Lakes boating facilities open
Three significant pieces of boating and tourism infrastructure have been added to the Gippsland Lakes, all of which were funded by the Coalition Government in conjunction with Gippsland Ports, State Member for Gippsland East, Tim…
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Men’s Shed grants open
Grants of up to $60,000 are now available to help communities build a new Men’s Shed or $30,000 to redevelop and modify an existing Shed. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging community groups…
State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, visited Pelican Island recently with members of the Nungurner Landcare Group - Peter Bury, Louise Avery and Heather and Geoff Oke to discuss a renourishment project underway for the Island that was funded under the previous government.
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Pelican Island taking on a new look
Members of the Nungurner Landcare Group joined State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, on Pelican (or Baxter as it is sometimes known) Island recently to inspect the first stage of the Island’s renourishment project.…
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Lakes police station closed too often
A number of complaints have been received in relation to the Lakes Entrance police station only being open “about half the time” over the Christmas holiday period. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said…
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Tim Bull MP – 2015 Christmas message
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the residents of East Gippsland a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The Christmas holiday period is a great time to reconnect with your family…
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Comment: Join me in giving an hour a week to give back to our community
On a recent visit to Bairnsdale, former Chief Commissioner of Police and National Ice Taskforce Chairman, Ken Lay, had a clear message relating to ice use. He said police cannot arrest their way out of…
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Park fees lowered after review
State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said he was pleased camping fees had been dropped in a host of Victoria’s parks, including Bunga Arm, following a state-wide review. Earlier this year Mr Bull raised…
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is pictured with Pam Riley and Len Hall of the Heyfield Bowls Club which received a $2,990 VicHealth grant to help purchase much needed equipment.
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Heyfield and Maffra sporting clubs receive a boost
Sports and active recreation clubs in Heyfield and Maffra will receive funding as part of the first round of VicHealth’s 2015-16 Active Club Grants program, Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull announced today. The following…
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, congratulates Brad Neilson of the Tinamba Hotel on winning the 205 DeBortoli Pub of the Year award.1
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Tinamba Hotel named 2015 ‘Pub of the Year’
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, called into the award winning Tinamba Hotel this week to congratulate its owners, Brad Neilson and Damien Gannon, on being awarded the 2015 DeBortoli Pub of the Year. Mr Bull…
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Regional living expo under funding cloud
The anticipated loss of the successful Regional Living Expo, despite its success in recent years, is not good news for East Gippsland. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said when asked in Parliament, Jaala Pulford…
