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The Andrews Labor Government is modernising and upgrading libraries across the state, with councils now able to apply for dedicated new funding.

Victorians are urged to prioritise safety as students, parents and school communities return to the roads and public transport network for Term One.

Work to create a business case for the establishment of a landmark National Centre for Inflammation Research in Clayton is nearing completion.

Victorians are being urged to ‘prepare to survive’ as the weather heats up, with a campaign underway to promote safer behaviour and lifejacket wearing among boaters and paddlers.

A state-of-the-art virtual reality training program that simulates dangerous fire scenarios such as house fires, grassfires and plane fires, while teaching real life firefighting skills, is set to be rolled out across the state.

Victorian school students will learn about the impact of violence and coward punches through a series of Be Wise Education presentations, supported by the Andrews Labor Government.

Daniher’s Way has been unveiled in the shadows of the MCG, recognising the enormous contribution of football legend and FightMND campaigner Neale Daniher to Victoria.

More Victorians will be able to return home safely from Sydney this week with updated health advice allowing some border restrictions to be downgraded.

The Andrews Labor Government is strengthening food relief services across the state to ensure healthy food reaches Victorians in need.