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Bringing Victoria’s Next Tourism Wonders To Life

Regional Victoria will have even more amazing tourist attractions for people to visit with exciting local projects getting off the ground thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today visited the Art Gallery of Ballarat to announce 29 projects across regional Victoria that will receive funding through the Enabling Tourism Fund 2024.

Wendouree Electorate – Constituency Question

My constituency question is directed to the Minister for Housing in the other place about the Leawarra neighbourhood housing project in Delacombe, which will revitalise the area in my electorate of Wendouree.

Vietnam Veterans Day – Member Statement

On 18 August we commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. On Sunday I joined with the Ballarat sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia to honour all those who bravely and proudly served our nation during the Vietnam War.

Ballarat Specialist School – Member Statement

Last week I had the great pleasure of joining with the Minister for Education and the members for Ripon and Eureka to celebrate the official opening of the new buildings at the Ballarat Specialist School Gillies Street campus in my electorate of Wendouree.

Works Drive Ahead At Ballarat West Employment Zone

Thanks to the Allan Labor Government works at the Ballarat West Employment Zone (BWEZ) are forging ahead, with construction beginning on an extension to Liberator Drive. Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney today announced that Winslow Constructors have secured the contract to lead this next stage of the BWEZ development, which is being delivered by Development Victoria on behalf of Regional Development Victoria.

New Buildings At Ballarat Specialist School Unveiled

Students at Ballarat Specialist School will now have access to a range of new and modern learning facilities, thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Education Ben Carroll celebrated the new buildings at Ballarat Specialist School, as they opened their doors for the first time today.

New Ballarat Centre To Bring Out Best In Teachers

Teachers and school leaders in Ballarat and western Victoria can now boost their skills even further with a new Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership centre transforming education in the region. Minister for Education Ben Carroll visited the Ballarat centre today for its official opening.

Free Footy Tickets for Ballarat Kids in Round 24

Families in Ballarat love their footy – and there’s nothing like the feeling of cheering your team on from the stands. That’s why the Labor Government is making tickets free for all kids 14 years and under for Round 24.

Starting Gun Fired For Ballarat’s New Athletics Track

The Allan Labor Government is delivering a world-class athletics track for Ballarat, announcing work on the project will soon kick-off. Premier Jacinta Allan today announced that Victorian-based Ausdecom will start works to transform the former Ballarat Showgrounds to create the Ballarat Major Events Precinct with new sporting facilities and public spaces.

Massive Boost for Regional Victorian Catholic Schools

The Allan Labor Government is ensuring that every Victorian student can learn in the best facilities – with dozens of local, low-fee Catholic schools to receive funding to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison visited Our Lady Help of Christians School in Wendouree to announce 28 Catholic schools in regional Victoria will share in more than $103 million to expand and modernise existing facilities or build new schools.

Bigger, Better Ballarat Base Hospital Taking Shape

The Allan Labor Government’s $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment has now entered its final stage, as preparations for the new hospital tower and emergency department begin. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison, Member for Eureka Michaela Settle and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett today announced that excavation, piling and demolition work will take place over the next 12 months.