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PICK YOUR PROJECT IN SUNBURY

Locals in Sunbury will be given the chance to nominate and decide on their own funding under a new community building fund, announced today by the Andrews Labor Government. The new grassroots democracy program, Pick My Project, will be backed by $30 million from the..

PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR SUNBURY CAR PARK EXPANSION  

The Andrews Labor Government is advancing plans to provide more car parking for commuters using Sunbury station. The announcement follows the $60 million Victorian Budget 2018/19 allocation announced earlier this week which will deliver over 2,000 new car parks at busy metropolitan stations including Belgrave,..

GAP AND HORNE UPGRADE MOVES A STEP CLOSER

Work to improve traffic flow at one of Sunbury’s busiest intersections will begin within weeks, with a contract awarded for the Gap Road and Horne Street intersection upgrade.   Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced that Winslow Constructors will build the project.   The..

SUPPORTING YOUNG FAMILIES WITH SUNBURY SUPER SITE

The Andrews Labor Government is creating a community super site in Sunbury, linking a new kindergarten to schools, family services and community facilities so families can access them all at one handy location. Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Member..

WORK TO GET UNDERWAY ON VINEYARD ROAD BIKE PATH

In a win for cyclists and pedestrians, work is being fast-tracked on the brand new shared user path between Sunbury and Diggers Rest along Vineyard Road. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced works on stage 1 of the $1.1 million project will start next..

Works Start on Groundbreaking Sunbury Learning Centre

Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced the start of works on the Hume Global Learning Centre in Sunbury. The $19 million project is supported by the Victorian Government through a $3 million Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF) grant. Mr Bull said the new centre, located..

MAKING SURE YOUTH GET A SEAT AT THE TABLE

The Sunbury Youth Advisory Council welcomed is newest members this week at its first meeting for 2018. With Member for Sunbury Josh Bull MP, welcoming the group of eager new members keen to have their voices heard. The Sunbury YAC is made up of 10..

MAKING SUNBURY KINDERGARTENS MORE INCLUSIVE

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Sunbury District kindergartens upgrade their buildings and playgrounds and buy equipment to provide a more inclusive environment for children with disabilities and additional needs. Josh Bull today announced $6.4 million for the new Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program to improve..

LOCAL CREATIVITY TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN HUME

The Andrews Labor Government is giving local talent in the Hume region the chance to take centre stage through a two-year program designed to upskill emerging artists and open up career pathways for young people. Member for Sunbury, Josh Bull MP today announced a $156,700..

BUILDING A SAFER SUNBURY ROAD

The Andrews Labor Government is making Sunbury Road at Tullamarine is being made safer, installing flexible barriers to reduce the risk and severity of crashes. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull has today announced a $5.4 million safety upgrade between Tullamarine Freeway and Oaklands Road. Sunbury..

PREMIER’S SPIRIT OF ANZAC PRIZE OPEN

Students wanting a place on the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize study tour will be asked to consider the impacts of war on Australian society. Josh Bull MP today announced the Prize is open and encouraged Year 9 and 10 students from Sunbury to apply…

WORKS BEGIN ON MELBOURNE-LANCEFIELD ROAD SAFETY BOOST

Work is underway on the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million upgrade of Melbourne-Lancefield Road between Sunbury and Lancefield, to reduce the risk of head-on and run-off-road crashes. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas and Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today welcomed the start of works on..

HELPING SUNBURY KIDS BECOME MATHS MASTERS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping pre-schoolers and their families in Sunbury improve their maths skills through a new early years’ program. Member for Sunbury today announced that early childhood educators at Diggers Rest Pre School will participate in Let’s Count training, where they will..

MAJOR SCHOOL UPGRADE FOR TULLAMARINE PRIMARY

The Andrews Labor Government will invest $4.57 Million in Tullamarine Primary School as part of its program to remove asbestos from old school buildings, and replace them with brand new ones. Josh Bull made the announcement today during a visit to Tullamarine Primary in Tullamarine…

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF SUNBURY’S SCHOOL FACILITIES

Sunbury residents will soon be able to use modern facilities at a brand new community hub, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today visited Sunbury Heights Primary School to announce a new $4.2 million community hub to be shared by..

Tullamarine set to benefit from new Men’s Shed

More men in Tullamarine will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to a Andrews Labor Government grant for a new men’s sheds. Member for Sunbury josh Bull today announced the Tullamarine Men’s Shed would receive $60,000 towards their much needed new shed…

CONSTRUCTION KICKS OFF AT KISMET PARK PRIMARY UPGRADE

Students at Kismet Park Primary School are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on a $700,000 Andrews Labor Government funded upgrade. Josh Bull MP today visited the school to announce that works are now underway in delivering this important facility..