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SUNBURY, TULLA AND GLADSTONE PARK SCHOOLS TO SHARE IN $515M MAINTENANCE BLITZ

Sunbury, Tullamarine and Gladstone Park schools will share in a $515 million in the single largest boost to school maintenance ever undertaken, thanks to an unprecedented investment by the Andrews Labor Government. Josh Bull MP said this funding would support 14 across the electorate to..

GRANT ROUND OPEN FOR LOCAL CRIME AND SAFETY SOLUTIONS

Local community groups and organisations will have the chance to design local crime prevention projects and increase public safety as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $25 million investment in the Community Crime Prevention Program. Applications are now open for the latest round of Community..

HELPING SUNBURY KIDS TO STAY SAFE IN THE SUN

Students and other Victorians will be better protected from the sun’s damaging rays thanks to new grants being made available by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Sunbury, Josh Bull MP announced the latest round of the School Shade Grants Program – and encouraged local..

GETTING ON WITH DELIVERING MORE CAR PARKS FOR SUNBURY

The Andrews Labor Government and Hume City Council are working together to assess the best options for car parking in Sunbury. Last year the Andrews Labor Government committed to build 300 new car parks at the Sunbury Station by extending the multi deck car park..

SUNBURY LOCALS TO SHAPE NEW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

The Andrews Government is getting on with delivering a flagship community hospital in Sunbury and making sure locals have a big say over the services it will offer. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull MP today announced the Community Consultative Committee for the Sunbury Community Hospital…

MAKING PET ADOPTION MORE TRANSPARENT

Victorians can now find out where their new pet has come from, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s new Pet Exchange Register which comes into effect on 1 July. Member for Sunbury District, Josh Bull MP today announced the start of the Register with new..

Upgraded to Sunbury Recycled Water Plant officially opened

Today the member for Sunbury Josh Bull officially opened the upgraded Sunbury Recycled Water Plant. The opening signifies the completion of work on the $53 million government funded upgrade, the largest ever capital works project in Western Water’s history. The project was announced by the..

DELIVERING FOR SUNBURY

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its promises and delivering for the people of Sunbury, with major investments in transport, health, local schools and sporting clubs in the Victorian Budget 2019/20. As part of a massive $1.8 billion investment in schools around the state,..

More Police And An Even Stronger Focus On Family Violence

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering more police to major regional centres and Melbourne’s growing outer suburbs – as well as more family violence officers than ever before – with another 709 officers due to hit the beat over the next year. Minister for Police..

RECOGNISING SUNBURY’S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS

Residents in the Sunbury and Gladstone Park region are being encouraged by Member for Sunbury to nominate an outstanding early childhood teacher or organisation for a Victorian Early Years Award. Now in their 14th year, the Victorian Early Years Awards recognise the crucial work early..

NEW SCIENCE WING OPENS FOR SUNBURY STUDENTS

Staff and students at Sunbury College now have the state-of-the-art science facilities they deserve, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Education James Merlino joined Member for Sunbury Josh Bull at Sunbury College today to open their new $3.5 million science wing, marking the..

HELP SHAPE SUNBURY’S NEW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

A new community hospital for Sunbury is a step closer, with local families contributing to the services it will provide. Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos today announced Member for Sunbury, Josh Bull will chair the Sunbury Community Consultation Committee, which will give the community a..

RETURNING JACKSONS HILL TO THE SUNBURY COMMUNITY

Sunbury locals will have a new village green, arts hub and bustling new neighbourhood on Jacksons Hill, with the Andrews Labor Government purchasing the site from Victoria University to return most of it to community use. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has also approved the..

NEW EQUIPMENT FOR SUNBURY’S EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS

Emergency services volunteers in Sunbury and Diggers Rest will share in more than $13.3 million in grants for life-saving equipment, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Josh Bull MP today announced that Diggers Rest CFA will receive $182,800.00 to help purchase a brand new Light..

A BIGGER, BETTER ERIC BOARDMAN RESERVE FOR SUNBURY

Families in Sunbury will be able to rely on great local sporting facilities, with a re-elected Andrews Labor Government to deliver $2 million towards an upgrade of the Eric Boardman Reserve. Right now, despite record female participation, local clubs based at the reserve have no..

MAKING ROADS SAFER FOR ALL ROAD USERS IN THE NORTH-WEST

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will make roads in Melbourne’s north-west safer for everyone with a new bike path from Kings Road in Keilor North through to Thompsons Road. More Victorians are choosing to leave the car at home and walk or cycle instead, improving..

TEN NEW COMMUNITY HOSPITALS TO GIVE PATIENTS THE BEST CARE

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will build, upgrade and expand community hospitals across our suburbs and towns, providing even more Victorians with the care they need closer to home. When a loved one gets sick, families deserve peace of mind that the very best care..

DELIVERING A GREAT LOCAL SCHOOL FOR GLADSTONE PARK

Gladstone Park families will get the world-class local school their kids deserve, with a re-elected Andrews Labor Government to upgrade Gladstone Park Primary School. Labor will invest $2.5 million to transform tired facilities with an upgrade to Block B. This builds on the $1.5 million..