Category Archives: Media Releases

RENOVATION BOOST FOR WILLIAMSTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL AND WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Friday, 6 December 2024  The Allan Labor Government is delivering students in the Williamstown electorate the first-class facilities they deserve, supporting better learning outcomes with upgrades and maintenance rolling out to schools across the state.  Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne today congratulated Williamstown North Primary School and Williamstown Primary School, two of 58 successful schools that…

INNER WEST ART FAIR

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne extended her congratulations to Julia Bevis, organiser of the Inner West Art Fair. The event was held at the Substation in Newport to celebrate existing and emerging artists within the western suburbs.   The Inner West Art Fair involved three days of art exhibitions, local catering…

DELIVERING 500,000 TREES FOR MELBOURNE’S WEST

Friday, 22 November 2024 Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne supports the opening of applications for the final round of the More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West program, which has already seen 410,000 trees planted since 2021.   The Labor Government will invest a further $2 million to deliver the final phase of plantings, with both…

WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL 150th ANIVERSARY

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne attended and spoke at the Williamstown North Primary School 150th anniversary celebration. The event was held at the school gym to celebrate the 150 years of education provided by the school.    Founded in 1874, the school was a part of the State Government’s Education Act of…

HELPING BUSY FAMILIES WITH SUMMER SWIMMING LESSONS

Friday, 8 November 2024 Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne today announced that more kids in Hobsons Bay will have access to affordable swimming lessons to help them stay safe in the water.   Applications open next Wednesday for the popular VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program, which teaches kids basic swimming skills as well as crucial water safety…

FUNDING BOOST FOR WILLIAMSTOWN EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Cub is set to receive a new All Terrain Vehicle, thanks to a grant of $17,842 from the State Labor Government.  The purchase of this vehicle will be supplemented by $xx from the club and will be used to transport boats and other equipment and better assist…