Richard Wynne MP

Gardeners at the Richmond Community Garden will benefit from a drought-proofing redevelopment and expansion, thanks to a project announced today by Richmond MP and Housing Minister, Richard Wynne.

Mr Wynne said that the redevelopment, which will include the latest water storage and saving measures, would increase the size of the garden so that all current gardeners could return and many from the current waiting list for a plot would also be accommodated.
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Local Labor MP Richard Wynne today congratulated Richard Kitula of Clifton Hill and Myan Upardit of Collingwood who have received Brumby Government sponsored scholarships for the Diploma of Interpreting at RMIT University.

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A musical windfall is in sight for young people in Yarra, with young musicians set to be able to access $10,000 worth of music equipment in their local community.

Local Labor Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne said the Yarra City Council was one of 26 local governments to receive funding under the first round of the Victorian Government’s new $1.3 million Victoria Rocks Music Equipment Grants program.

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Victorian’s can now access a new directory listing over 1700 of our state’s various multicultural organisations and service providers, the Local Labor Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne, said today.

The Brumby Government’s Multicultural Resources Directory will provide more opportunity for diverse community groups to communicate, share knowledge and create new relationships.

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More Victorians will have opportunities to get involved in volunteering, thanks to a $4 million extension of the Victorian Volunteer Small Grants, announced today by the Brumby Government during National Volunteer Week celebrations.

Local Labor Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne, applauded the commitment of all the Victorians who give their time and energy to help their community.

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Metropolitan councils are invited to apply to share in $1 million in funding for priority trails in their area through the Parks Victoria Metropolitan Trail Network Grants Program, Local Labor Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne said today.

The Parks Victoria Metropolitan Trail Network Grants Program provides funding to local government and other land managers to develop the Metropolitan Trail Network. This funding is then matched dollar for dollar by the successful applicants.

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Local Labor Member for Richmond, Richard Wynne, has announced funding to drought proof sports facilities in the Richmond electorate as part of the second round of the Brumby Government’s Drought Relief for Community Sport and Recreation Program.

Mr Wynne said the $35,000 grant would go towards investing in water efficient assets for local sports facilities, which will make a difference now and into the future.
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