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National Leadership Needed At Building Ministers Forum

Victoria is calling on the Commonwealth to ban combustible cladding and restore confidence in the building industry to avoid a national insurance crisis ahead of today’s Building Ministers’ forum in Canberra

Tough Choices To Keep Victoria’s Economy Strong

The 2019-20 Budget Update released today shows Victoria’s economy is strong and the budget remains in surplus, as the state faces weakening national economic conditions and falling consumer confidence.

Boosting Organic Recycling In Macedon

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is expanding their kerbside organic waste collection to include food organics and diverting thousands of tonnes of waste from landfill, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.

Expert Panel To Review Victoria’s Building System

The world-renowned building professional who led the review of high-rise regulation following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in London will be part of an expert panel that leads a comprehensive review of Victoria’s building system.

Funding Boost For Non-Government Schools

Dozens of Catholic and independent schools across Victoria will share in more than $70 million to build and upgrade facilities, giving students better schools and the best start in life.

ResourceSmart Schools Awards Entries Open

Victorian schools leading the way in minimising waste, saving energy and water, increasing biodiversity and tackling climate change are set to be recognised as part of the 2020 ResourceSmart Schools Awards.

Sustaining Our War Legacy Across Victoria

Minister for Veterans Robin Scott today opened three different grant streams to support veterans, including the new, one-off 75th Anniversary of the End of World War Two program.