Thursday, 18 June 2026

 Martha HAYLETT (Ripon) (14:58): Last week the Minister for Regional Development visited Ripon to announce the latest recipients of the state Labor government’s Tiny Towns Fund. Across our region 18 of our smallest communities will share in more than $631,000 to make them even better, including projects in Skipton, Lexton, Warrak, Dean, Banyena, Campbells Forest, Newbridge, Laanecoorie, Rheola, Arnold, Moliagul, Landsborough, Snake Valley, Carranballac, Mount Rowan, Korong Vale, Eddington and Kingower. These investments will deliver new playgrounds, upgrades to community halls, expanded community gardens, preservation of local history and so much more.

I want to extend my sincere thanks to the dedicated local volunteers who have made these projects possible, including Daniel Maher, Ashley Scott, Sally and Daniel Buckingham, Esther Yeoman, Don McAllister, Greg Fisher, Hugh Briody, Graeme Sandlant, Ann-Maree Davis, Igor Grattan, Megan Read, Leonie Baker, Geoff Curnow, Dr Helen Waite, Don Goldsworthy, Michelle Mizzi, Rhonda McTaggart, Kayleen Graham, Simon Morrison, Dorothy Gale and Melissa Turner.