Protecting Retail Workers This Festive Season
The Andrews Labor Government is urging retail sector employers to look after their workers during the busy Christmas period.
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Victoria Leads Call For Urgent Waste Funding From Feds
The Andrews Labor Government is calling for an urgent national funding plan to ensure the states are ready for the waste export ban when it is implemented next year. The National Meeting of Environment Ministers in Adelaide today reached an agreement to ban the export..
Extinct Fish Sighting Back From The Dead
An extremely rare fish thought to be extinct has been reportedly spotted for the first time in over two decades during a lake recovery project in regional Victoria. Two Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon fish (Mogurnda adspersa) are believed to have been identified during fish population surveys at..
Securing The Future For Forestry Industry Workers
The Andrews Labor Government has today acted to ensure a long-term and sustainable future for Victoria’s forestry industry – and for the Victorian workers who rely on it.
Protecting Victoria’s Forests And Threatened Species
The Andrews Labor Government has announced the largest environmental protection policy in the state’s history, with immediate protections for the iconic Greater Glider species, native fauna and Victoria’s remaining old-growth forest.
WHITTLESEA PARAMEDICS AND HOSPITALS RISE TO MEET RECORD DEMAND
Victorians are waiting less time than ever before for elective surgery and urgent specialist appointments, despite huge surges in the number of people attending hospitals driven by an unprecedented flu season, new data shows.
Victoria’s Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Starts
The Andrews Government has delivered on its commitment to ban single-use plastic shopping bags in Victoria, reducing plastic pollution and helping protect the environment.
A Stronger Renewable Energy Target For Victoria
Victoria’s new renewable energy target is now enshrined in law, creating thousands of jobs, putting more energy into the grid and driving down energy prices. Legislation to boost Victoria’s Renewable Energy Target (VRET) to 50 per cent by 2030 has passed Victorian Parliament – delivering..
New Chief Executive Officer For Sustainability Victoria
The Andrews Labor Government today announced the appointment of Claire Ferres Miles as the new Chief Executive Officer of Sustainability Victoria. Sustainability Victoria supports Victorian businesses and communities to reduce waste, act on climate change, improve recycling and use resources wisely. Ms Ferres Miles will..
UPGRADED LIBRARY FACILITIES FOR MILL PARK
Mill Park residents will have access to an enhanced library experience at the Mill Park Library, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.
Have Your Say On New Retirement Village Laws
Victorians can now have their say on retirement village laws as part of a review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986.
National Plan To Combat Climate Change In Agriculture
Agriculture ministers from around Australia came together in Melbourne today to endorse a national program, led by Victoria, that will see governments work together to help farmers meet the challenges of climate change.
Free Travel On Public Transport For All Veterans
Veterans will be able to travel for free across Victoria’s entire public transport network to celebrate Veterans’ Health Week thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.
Improving Public Safety In Bundoora
The Andrews Labor Government is increasing lighting along Main Drive in Bundoora to improve safety and help prevent crime.
Latrobe Valley To Reap Benefits Of Solar
The Latrobe Valley community is slashing its energy bills, with an important recreational facility set to benefit from solar power, thanks to community donations and support from the Andrews Labor Government.
Planting The Seeds For A Better Environment
Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio today visited Gippsland school students who are working hard to reduce their environmental impact through the Andrew Labor Government’s ResourceSmart Schools program.
Solar Homes Delivers Boom In New Clean Energy
The Andrews Labor Government’s Solar Homes is continuing to put power back in the hands of Victorians, with 46,000 solar installations completed since the program’s launch.
TAPPING INTO VICTORIAN CRAFT PRODUCE IN MILL PARK
The Andrews Labor Government is backing Northern Victoria’s small-scale and craft producers to grow – creating new jobs and attracting more visitors from interstate and overseas to enjoy our locally-made food, beer and spirits.