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NOTORIOUS SUNBURY LEVEL CROSSING TO GO UNDER LABOR

Only a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will remove another dangerous and congested level crossing on the Sunbury line. Every Victorian has their own story of level crossing frustration, whether you’re in the car, on the train, on a bike or on foot. For many, they’re..

SUBURBAN RAIL LOOP SET TO DELIVER FOR SUNBURY LOCALS

The Suburban Rail Loop is the only project that will connect Victoria and slash congestion across Melbourne with new data showing Sunbury passengers set to be big winners. The Suburban Rail Loop is the visionary project our state needs – a 90km rail ring around..

NEW PLAY SPACE FOR DIGGERS REST TAKES FLIGHT

A revitalised open space will be available for the community of Diggers Rest, the site of the first powered flight in Australia in 1910, thanks to an $800,000 funding allocation through the Growing Suburbs Fund and the City of Melton. The funding for the Stan..

DELIVERING KINDER UPGRADES IN DIGGERS REST

More kinders and upgraded early years facilities are on the way for Victorian families and their children – including in Diggers Rest – thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos and Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced a..

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF YIRRANGAN ROAD AGREED

Sunbury locals will have better access around their community following an agreement reached by the Andrews Labor Government for the future extension of Yirrangan Road as part of the Jacksons Hill residential development. Development Victoria on behalf of the Labor Government has committed to building..

NEW $1 MILLION PLAYSPACE & TOWN CENTRE REVITALISATION PROJECT FOR SUNBURY

Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced $875,000 for two projects that will revitalise the Sunbury town centre and deliver a new playspace facility for local families to enjoy. Funding for the projects is from the Victorian Government’s Growing suburbs fund, which supports the creation..

SUBURBAN RAIL LOOP SET TO TRANSFORM SUNBURY

A re-elected Andrews Government will embark upon the biggest transformation of public transport in Australia’s history, with a new underground rail network set to circle Melbourne’s suburbs and connect every major train line from the Frankston line to the Werribee line through Melbourne Airport. The..

GLADSTONE PARK PRIMARY UPGRADE A STEP CLOSER

Students at Gladstone Park Primary School are a step close to the facilities they deserve, with James Millar Architects appointed to design a $1.5 million upgrade of the school. Josh Bull MP visited Gladstone Park Primary, in Hume, today to announce the appointment and discuss..

HUNDREDS OF NEW CAR PARKS ON TRACK FOR SUNBURY STATION

The Andrews Labor Government is a step closer to building more than 300 new commuter car parks at Sunbury Station, providing much needed relief for locals who struggle to find a park. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced a location has been secured –..

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..

$10 MILLION IN GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS

Emergency management volunteers are sharing in $10 million of grants, as the Andrews Labor Government continues to fund the training, equipment and facilities needed to keep communities safe. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull, announced today that applications are open for the 2018-19 Emergency Services Volunteer..

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 deliver a massive upgrade to Gladstone Views Primary School. Labor will invest $3.1 million to transform tired old classrooms and facilities at the school, including major..

Victorian businesses awarded energy assessment grants

Manpak Pty Ltd in Tullamarine has recently been awarded a $12,400 grant to help reduce its energy usage under the $6.1 million Victorian Government’s Boosting Business Productivity Program. The program, delivered by Sustainability Victoria, supports businesses with three different efficiency grants, a sustainable finance service, training..

FUNDING BOOST TO FUEL REGIONAL STARTUPS

The Andrews Labor Government will invest $2.4 million to boost access and participation in the state’s booming startup sector, with a focus on regional Victorian communities. The funding will be invested through LaunchVic and will support 15 projects across 26 local government areas in Victoria..

CRIME DOWN IN SUNBURY

New figures released today by the independent Crime Statistics Agency show the six-year crime trend that started in 2011 has been turned around, with people in Hume experiencing a decline in crime rates for the past 12 months. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull said the..

Victorian businesses awarded energy assessment grants

Alba Cheese in Tullamarine has recently been awarded a $50,000 grant to help reduce its energy usage under the $6.1 million Victorian Government’s Boosting Business Productivity Program. The program, delivered by Sustainability Victoria, supports businesses with three different efficiency grants, a sustainable finance service, training..

MORE KINDER FOR FAMILIES IN MELBOURNE’S NORTH WEST

Thursday, 17 May, 2018 The Andrews Labor Government is helping families access bigger, better kindergarten services, with two kinders officially completing renovations. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today visited Stewarts Lane Kindergarten in Sunbury and Taylor Drive Preschool in Gladstone Park – both which have..

COMMUNITY’S PLANS FOR JACKSONS HILL A STEP CLOSER

A complete rejuvenation of Sunbury’s iconic Jacksons Hill is a step closer thanks to a major planning breakthrough. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull announced today that the Andrews Labor Government will buy the former Victoria University campus, paving the way for a major redevelopment complete..