Premier Daniel Andrews has declared a State of Disaster for six Local Government Areas and the Alpine Resorts, after considering advice from the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and the Emergency Management Commissioner.

Victoria’s Big Build will ramp up again this summer with significant work starting today on the Metro Tunnel at South Yarra, major road projects in Melbourne’s west and tram stop upgrades along Nicholson Street.

Victorians buying their first home have collectively saved more than $735 million this year thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s stamp duty concessions

Victorians are being urged to give the lifesaving gift of blood to ensure supplies don’t run low during the holiday season

As Christmas draws near, the Andrews Labor Government is encouraging Victorians to buy locally to support the state’s farmers, producers and retailers

The Andrews Labor Government is doing more to improve the wellbeing of African Victorians, including young members of the community

The Andrews Labor Government has reached a landmark agreement that rewards police officers and Protective Services Officers (PSOs) for their work while delivering value for money for taxpayers

Local clubs and councils will be able to develop and upgrade cricket facilities in metropolitan and regional areas to cater for growing demand thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government

Victorians are being urged to never leave kids in hot cars and to prepare for dangerous heatwaves this summer as new data reveals there have already been 256 callouts to locked cars since the start of November