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Andrews Labor Government boosting support for Victoria’s homeless

The Andrews Labor Government will provide 25 Homes to assist people experiencing homelessness in Hume through the Rapid Housing Assistance Program. Labor Member for Sunbury made the announcement off the back of the Government announcing a further $109 million to help homeless people in our..

MAKING GLADSTONE PARK AND TULLAMARINE QUIETER

Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today encouraged all Gladstone Park and Tullamarine local residents to attend the next round of community information sessions about the new noise walls being built along the Tullamarine Freeway. The old timber noise walls in Gladstone Park and Tullamarine are..

MORE family violence SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SUNBURY

Northern Community Legal Centre has been awarded $47,577 to provide more family violence support services for the community, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Sunbury, Josh Bull, today congratulated Northern Community Legit Centre which is one of 28 successful applicants to share in..

New Inclusive, industrial playground opened at Sunbury Primary

Josh Bull member for Sunbury today joined student’s staff and parents to officially open the Sunbury Primary School’s brand new $50,000 industrial play pod playground. This was made possible with a $20,000 contribution from the $10 Million Andrews Labor Governments inclusive Schools fund. The Inclusive..

MAKING GLENROY AND GOWANBRAE QUIETER

Local families will enjoy a bit more peace and quiet with over two kilometres of new noise walls to be installed at Glenroy and Gowenbrae. The Andrews Labor Government has awarded a $10 million contract to BMD Constructions to build new noise walls along the..

UPGRADED MEN’S SHED FOR SUNBURY

The Andrews Labor Government has announced a Men’s shed upgrade for Sunbury, thanks to a $30,000 grant. Josh Bull MP, Member for Sunbury said the new shed will boost space for community programs and support the physical and mental wellbeing of locals. The upgraded Men’s..

RECOGNISING SUNBURY’S OWN CHAMPION OF THE CODE

One of Sunbury’s most dedicated grassroots footy volunteers has been declared a Champion of the Code. Josh Bull member for Sunbury nominated Lance Eddy for an award at a special reception at Government House to pay tribute to the hard-working volunteers who make local footy..

MAJOR RAIL PROJECTS TO CLOSE SUNBURY/BENDIGO LINE

A construction blitz to improve the safety and reliability of services along the northern rail corridor will take place during an extended rail closure this October and November. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced the major works on the Sunbury/Bendigo line, which will see..

SUNBURY SECONDARY SCHOOL TO GET A DOCTOR

Sunbury College students will have regular access to a doctor and the healthcare they need at school. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the 100 schools taking part in the Doctors in Schools Program, with Sunbury College among the schools to get a GP under..

Kismet Park Primary School Upgrade a Step Closer

A refurbished Kismet Park Primary is a step closer today, with Bryant Alsop Pty Ltd appointed to design a $974,000 school upgrade. Josh Bull visited Kismet Park PS, in Sunbury, today to announce the appointment and see firsthand how it will be upgraded. Kismet Park..

BOOST FOR SUNBURY’S KINDERS, WIN FOR LOCAL FAMILIES

Sunbury and Tullamarine’s young families are set to benefit as Josh Bull MP today congratulated the two of Sunbury’s kindergartens and childcare centres to receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across..

NEW TRAFFIC LIGHTS FOR BUSY TULLAMARINE INTERSECTION

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists at the Mickleham Road and Melrose Drive intersection in Tullamarine. Member for Sunbury Josh Bull today announced the completion of a $3.1 million upgrade to install traffic lights and modifying the existing layout..

SUNBURY REMEMBERS THE WESTERN FRONT

The Andrews Labor Government is helping the Sunbury community commemorate the centenary anniversary of the beginning of the Western Front campaign. Josh Bull the State Member for Sunbury today announced help for local communities for projects or initiatives that commemorate the important chapter in our..

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR WESTERN HEALTH HOSPITALS

The Andrews Labor Government’s $60 million funding boost to buy the latest advances in medical equipment and modern engineering infrastructure for Victorian hospitals is now open for applications. Member for Sunbury, Mr Bull, today urged health services in Sunbury to apply for a share in..

SUNBURY RIGHT BEHIND OUR STARS IN RIO

Sunbury will have stars of its own in green and gold at the Rio Paralympic Games when Ashleigh McConnell and Michael Gallagher vie for glory. Josh Bull the State Member for Sunbury today congratulated Ms McConnell, and Mr Gallagher who will compete in the Rio..

Community and State MP band together to save VU site in Sunbury

Member for Sunbury Josh Bull has called for the former Victoria University campus on Jacksons Hill to be master-planned, to give residents certainty and guide future development. Speaking in Parliament on June 21, Mr Bull tabled a petition including more than 1200 signatures requesting government..

CRACKING DOWN ON CRIME TO PROTECT VICTORIANS

Police are targeting violent crime and making more arrests with the latest quarterly crime statistics revealing a focus on family violence, aggravated burglary and motor vehicle theft. Minister for Police Lisa Neville today joined the Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton for a tour of the Victoria..

SUNBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL’S NEW PLAYGROUND A STEP CLOSER

Students at Sunbury Primary School are another step closer to having a more inclusive school environment, with the construction of a new industrial yard playpod. Member Sunbury, Josh Bull  today announced that work is expected to start within weeks. Sunbury Primary School received $20,000 under..