Updated Road Safety Act And Regulations Put Safety First
Victorian drivers are urged to ensure their address details are up to date ahead of new legislative changes designed to keep dangerous drivers off our roads.
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Reservoir Station To Open And Crossing Gone By Christmas
Reservoir’s dangerous and congested High Street level crossing will be gone for good and the new Reservoir Station open by Christmas
Building Gender Equality In Victoria’s Construction Sector
The Andrews Labor Government is launching a new strategy to encourage more women to consider a career in construction.
New Grants For Animal Welfare Organisations
The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging animal shelters, foster carers, not-for-profit organisations and community vet clinics to apply for grants that will improve the welfare of animals across Victoria.
Beware Of Fake Tradies This Summer
Victorians are being urged to be cautious of fake tradies ahead of summer following a 200 per cent increase in the total amount of money lost by victims. Almost $3 million was lost by Victorians last year, up from $1 million the previous year. Margaret Connell is just one of the hundreds of Victorians who lost money when she was scammed out of more than $10,000 after she engaged the services of individuals she believed to be reputable tradies.
MORE THAN HALF A MILLION JOBS FOR VICTORIANS UNDER LABOR
More than half a million jobs have been created under the Andrews Labor Government. The latest ABS data shows 503,300 Victorians have found work across the state since the Government was first elected in November 2014.
Backing Our Hospitals With Flu Funding Boost
The Andrews Labor Government is backing our hospitals with additional funding following an unprecedented flu season.
Builders Appointed To Construct State-Of-The-Art Schools
The Andrews Labor Government is on track to deliver 100 new schools across the state by 2026 with another two building companies appointed to construct seven of the 14 schools set to open in 2021.
NEW ‘KEEP CLEAR’ MARKING FOR SAFER ACCESS TO ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL COMMUNITY ONTO CHILDS ROAD
The days of long waits on Childs Road and justified frustration for parents and guardians of St Francis of Assisi Primary School students are over, thanks to the swift intervention of Lily D’Ambrosio, Member of Parliament for Mill Park. Mark Basile, principal of the Mill..
FUNDING FOR GAMBLING HARM PROJECT
The Andrews Labor Government is providing $170,000 for a project that will focus on preventing gambling harm in the City of Whittlesea. State MPs Lily D’Ambrosio and Danielle Green congratulated the City of Whittlesea on their successful proposal to look at ways of preventing gambling..
University Of Melbourne Named Victoria’s Top Exporter
Victoria’s international education sector has won big yet again after the University of Melbourne was named Victorian Exporter of the Year at the 40th Governor of Victoria Export Awards (GOVEAs).
New Licensing Scheme To Keep Electrical Line Workers Safe
Electrical line workers will soon be protected by a new licensing scheme, thanks to legislation introduced into Parliament today by the Andrews Labor Government.
Have Your Say On Hospital And Aged Care Centre Food
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to lift the standard of meals in Victorian public hospitals and aged care centres, with a food audit now underway
Enable Wins Major Premier’s Sustainability Award
Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio presented the Premier’s Recognition Award to Enable at a ceremony in Melbourne last night for its work in creating employment pathways while diverting waste from landfill.
Victoria’s Next Road Safety Strategy: have your say
The Andrews Labor Government is working with key road safety agencies, local government and the community to develop Victoria’s next road safety strategy.
Boost For Next Generation Electric Vehicle Charging
Electric vehicles in Victoria could soon be running on solar thanks to a new research partnership and a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.
Biggest-Ever Investment In Teaching Quality In Victoria
The Andrews Labor Government is giving teachers and school leaders the extra resources, training and incentives they need through a $244.6 million package to improve the quality of teaching and learning in every classroom across the state.
Victorians To Have Their Say On New Plan To Tackle Cancer
Victorians can now have their say on the Andrews Labor Government’s next big plan to prevent cancer, boost survival rates and improve treatment for patients. Every 15 minutes someone in Victoria is diagnosed with cancer. Every four years, the Government develops an updated state-wide cancer..