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New Milestone For Moderna Vaccine Facility

Thanks to the Andrews Labor Government, Victorians are one step closer to locally manufactured mRNA vaccines and medicines, with construction of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility reaching the halfway mark, ahead of schedule.

CDS Vic To Create More Than 600 Jobs Across The State

The Andrews Labor Government will create more than 600 new jobs through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), which will reduce the state’s litter by up to half when it begins later this year.

Urgent Care Initiatives Supporting Thousands Every Week

Victorians are accessing Priority Primary Care Clinics (PPCCs) and the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) as alternative urgent care options in record numbers – as our hardworking paramedics and emergency department staff face record demand.

Victorians Urged To Prepare For Upcoming Fire Season

The latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring suggests that Victorians can expect a drier and warmer spring, with a high chance of an earlier start to the fire season in the central, western and northern parts of the state.

Local Sports Clubs Play On With New Funds

The latest round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program will continue to break barriers for grassroots sport and recreation organisations, encouraging local communities to stay healthy and active.

Making Teaching Free To Back Our School Workforce

The Andrews Labor Government will make studying to become a teacher in secondary schools in Victoria free, with scholarships covering the cost of degrees to help boost our school workforce and support hardworking teachers.

Backing Our Tutor Program To Keep Supporting Kids

Victorian students will get the tailored learning support they need to thrive at school, with the Andrews Labor Government extending the successful Tutor Learning Initiative until at least the end of 2025.