Wednesday, 13 December 2023 Local anglers and boaters are welcoming summer even more warmly this year following the completion of a major upgrade of the Williamstown and Newport Anglers Club Jetty. The jetty, which was built in the 1944 and last refurbished in the 1970s, has been transformed over recent months with $500,000 from the…
Wednesday 6 December 2023 The 160-member strong Williamstown Colts Cricket Club can now ramp up training and development thanks to a new cricket training facility at their home ground Greenwich Reserve, backed by the Allan Labor Government. Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today officially launched the new nets, made possible by a $300,000 investment from…
Friday, 25 August 2023 Australia’s most accessible and convenient container deposit scheme is a step closer, with the roll out of refund points continuing to progress across Victoria in preparation for the scheme’s 1 November start. Melissa Horne announced a Reverse Vending Machine for Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, CDS Vic, has been installed at West…
Thursday, 17 August 2023 The Victorian Government is giving every child the opportunity to learn more through play, with grants for fun and educational toys and equipment rolling out to around 2,900 kindergartens across the state. Member for Williamstown today announced a $5,000 grant for every Victorian Government-funded kindergarten and long day-care service in the…
Friday, 11 August 2023 Construction will soon kick off on a complete upgrade of the Williamstown Jetty with community funding provided by the Victorian Government’s West Gate Neighbourhood Fund. A $500,000 partnership was secured for the major refurbishment and the community project is scheduled for completion at the end of this year. The works will…
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on the promise we made to Victorians at last year’s election – improving air quality in Melbourne’s inner western suburbs by modernizing truck fleets and sealing local roads. As part of a $20 million package, $15 million will target truck operators who regularly use inner…
Wednesday, 12 July 2023 The next generation of Yarraville soccer stars can look forward to emulating their Matildas’ World Cup heroes under the bright lights thanks to the completion of new competition lighting at McIvor Reserve. Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne today joined representatives from home club Yarraville Glory to flick the switch and officially…
Friday, 7 July 2023 Locals and visitors alike will again be able to enjoy Workshops Pier in Williamstown’s historic maritime precinct, thanks to Andrews Labor Government funding for restoration and repair works. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne said the $6 million package announced in the Victorian Budget 2023/24 would breathe new life into…
Tuesday, 4 July 2023 The Andrews Labor Government is backing local governments to improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists. The Labor Government has today launched this year’s TAC Local Government Grant Program, with applications now open to local government authorities for grants to fund road safety projects. Analysis grants of up to $30,000…
Monday, 3 July 2023 The Andrews Labor Government has repaired the bluestone seawall at Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park, so that communities in Melbourne’s west can continue to enjoy the much-loved promenade for years to come. Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt announced the repairs had been delivered as part of the Labor Government’s $21 million…