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Heyfield Ambulance Station expansion
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, was on hand for the official opening of the new Heyfield Ambulance facility on Saturday, August 16. Mr Bull said the Heyfield Ambulance Auxiliary sought support and funding from…
$12.5 million shooting fund
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said local shooting clubs could soon access a $12.5 million fund to expand or upgrade their facilities, purchase equipment or host events and tournaments. The $12.5 million Shooting Sports…
$422K to improve Benambra Road
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has welcomed a funding boost to upgrade Benambra Road just south of the Benambra township between Old McLeinster Road to Church Lane. “Regular travellers of Benambra Road will be…
$1.02 million to improve Great Alpine Road
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has welcomed a funding boost to upgrade the Great Alpine Road between Omeo and Mount Hotham. “Regular travellers of the Great Alpine Road will be familiar with various sections…
$330,000 to improve Bengworden Road
State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, today welcomed a funding boost to upgrade Bengworden Road around the Avon River causeway. “Regular travellers of Bengworden Road will be familiar with sections around the Avon River…
$760,000 for Princes Highway at Newmerella
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has welcomed a $760,000 funding boost to upgrade a 1.3 kilometre section of the Princes Highway near Newmerella. “Regular travellers of the Princes Highway will be familiar with this…
Taking the scissors to hairdresser red tape
East Gippsland hairdressing businesses will benefit thanks to a State Government initiative that will see the Victorian hairdressing industry save up to $240,000 a year under proposals to cut registration red tape, Member for Gippsland…
State support for farmer health centre
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has welcomed joint State and Federal funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health. Mr Bull said he had been contacted by a number of local farmers over the…
Fire services levy rates to fall from 1 July
East Gippsland residents, businesses and farmers are benefitting from the Victorian Coalition Government’s slashing of Fire Services Levy rates from 1 July, Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull said today. Mr Bull said that under…
Lower water bills for East Gippsland Water customers
Residential customers of East Gippsland Water will receive a $28 rebate on their water bills each year for the next four years as a result of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Fairer Water Bills initiative. Member…
East Gippsland soccer celebrate new facilities
East Gippsland soccer enthusiasts were today celebrating at the official opening of upgraded lighting facilities at Howitt Park in Bairnsdale. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, opened the new facilities which were supported by a…
Labor opposes wild dog aerial baiting
metropolitan Labor Party branch has condemned aerial baiting, which is used as one method to limit wild dogs slaughtering more livestock and native wildlife. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said aerial baiting has…
Further road safety upgrades
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, today welcomed funding for a $1 million upgrade to a Princes Highway intersection at Montgomery just west of Stratford. The upgrade is part of the Coalition’s $17.7 million package…
Additional family violence support
The Victorian Coalition Government has announced an additional $30 million over four years to protect and support women and children at high risk of family violence. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said this…
Flood mitigation project a boon for East Bairnsdale
The Victorian Coalition Government will invest $1.7 million towards a $4.5 million flood mitigation and drainage project that will open up new areas of East Bairnsdale for business and residential development, creating hundreds of new…
Maffra Farm House Cheese to expand production
• Bull and O’Brien announce $150,000 to grow Maffra Farm House Cheese • Project creates 15 new jobs and secures 30 existing jobs • Victorian Coalition Government investing in regional businesses The Victorian Liberal Nationals…
Swan Reach kinder upgrade
Local Swan Reach families can now access high-quality early childhood services with the upgrade of Swan Reach and District Preschool thanks to a $100,432 investment by the Victorian Government. Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull,…
Victorian Coalition building a better East Gippsland
Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, today welcomed multi-million dollar investments to build a better East Gippsland in the Victorian Coalition Government's 2014-2015 State Budget. Mr Bull said today's Budget delivered improved infrastructure and services…
Additional road maintenance funding
The State Government announcement of an additional $130 million to fix Victorian roads in this week’s Budget is good news for all of rural and regional Victoria, including East Gippsland, according to Member for Gippsland…
Major boost to fire services
State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said this week's pre-Budget announcements of a $21.6m boost for bushfire protection and $29m for new CFA trucks, were important announcements for the region. "These announcements were made…
