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EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE IN $13.34M IN GRANTS

EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE IN $13.34M in GRANTS Volunteer emergency-service groups can apply for Andrews Labor Government grants of up to $150,000 to help buy operational equipment and fund minor facility upgrades. Josh Bull, Member for Sunbury today urged local groups to apply for the..

GETTING BEHIND NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSES IN SUNBURY

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering record new funding to neighbourhood houses across Victoria to support their staff, their volunteers and the local communities they serve. As part of the Victorian Budget 2018/2019, the Labor Government will invest $21.8 million across the neighbourhood house network..

GIVING GLADSTONE PARK KIDS THE SCHOOL THEY DESERVE

Students in Gladstone Park will have the modern classrooms and school facilities they need to get the great education they deserve, thanks to a major upgrade by the Andrews Labor Government. Josh Bull, Member for Sunbury today announced Gladstone Park Primary School will get $1.5..

BUILDING A BETTER SUNBURY ROAD

Drivers in Sunbury will get a faster, less congested commute with major upgrades to Sunbury Road. The works will be part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Suburban Roads Upgrade – the biggest investment in suburban roads in Victoria’s history – to fix 22 key suburban..

A GREAT SPECIAL SCHOOL FOR SUNBURY FAMILIES

Hundreds of students with disabilities across Sunbury will benefit from better classrooms and school buildings thanks to a funding injection by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced $10.8 million for upgrades to the Sunbury campus of the Sunbury and Macedon..

VINEYARD ROAD SHARED PATH NEARING FINISH LINE

The Andrews Labor Government is nearing completion on a vital connection which for the first time will link cyclists and pedestrians between Diggers Rest and Sunbury.

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..