Thousands of native trees and plants are being planted in Melbourne’s north and east, as part of Victoria’s biggest road project, North East Link.

Thousands of Melburnians will now be able to book their licence and learner permit tests after new bookings were suspended due to coronavirus restrictions.

Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop Jacinta Allan announced $2.2 billion for initial and early works on Stage One of the project to run between Cheltenham and Box Hill, with the full project to eventually link every major train line between Frankston and Werribee via Melbourne Airport.

The Victorian Government has helped secure the construction of a major new biotech manufacturing facility in Melbourne, to help protect the nation against future influenza pandemic threats and safeguard hundreds of jobs.

The Andrews Labor Government will give more patients the opportunity to recover from illness or surgery at home in the comfort and familiarity of family and friends, as part of the new Better at Home initiative.

Victorians are being urged to get tested for sexually transmissible infections (STIs), with new figures showing a concerning drop in STI notifications and testing during the coronavirus pandemic.

A new commemorative certificate launched today will provide greater recognition for Victorians who have experienced the tragic loss of a child in early pregnancy from next month, in an important step to provide comfort to grieving parents.