Victoria has more than tripled its coronavirus (COVID-19) testing capacity at public laboratories and can now process about 30,000 tests a day with the vast majority turned around in less than 24 hours.
Four of Melbourne’s most notorious level crossings will soon be gone, with major works now underway on the Andrews Labor Government’s Preston Level Crossing Removal Project.
Minister for Small Business Jaala Pulford said up to 10 industry and business associations would be backed to employ a mental health specialist in their team, providing direct support to small businesses that are doing it tough.
The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging Victorians to help protect the environment, with grants of up to $50,000 now available for conservation projects or habitat restoration.
The Andrews Labor Government is helping communities transform sports facilities, build female friendly change rooms and light up more sports fields through new Local Sports Infrastructure Fund grants.
The Andrews Labor Government is helping tell stories of Aboriginal cultures, resilience and communities as part of a new campaign that urges all Victorians to feel pride on our path to Treaty, truth and justice.
A new multi-million-dollar Hydrogen Hub in Melbourne’s south east funded by the Andrews Labor Government will create hundreds of jobs and help develop new technologies to make energy cheaper and cleaner.
Work on the Diamond Creek Trail extension has entered its final stage, thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government.
Three specialist Koorie staff members will be employed at every Victorian TAFE in the biggest expansion of support services for Aboriginal TAFE students in the state’s history.
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to protect Victoria’s precious heritage landmarks and buildings with another round of grants now open under the $60 million Living Heritage Program.
