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Have Your Say On New School Names

As part of the Allan Labor Government’s work to open 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026, communities across the state are encouraged to have their say on the names of six new schools opening in 2025.

New Community Benefits In Renewable Energy Transition

The Allan Labor Government is making sure communities, landowners and Traditional Owners that host crucial energy infrastructure benefit from the energy transition with a dedicated fund for community energy projects.

Helping Families Slash Their Energy Bills

The Allan Labor Government is helping families cut their energy bills with a boost to the Solar Homes Program – the largest household renewable energy program of any state in Australia.

Energy Innovation, Designed And Made In Victoria

The Allan Labor Government is supporting a new mobile power generator, combining solar and renewable hydrogen to provide reliable zero-emissions, off-grid energy as an alternative to mobile diesel generators.

Latrobe Valley Innovative Renewable Energy Future

Communities in the Latrobe Valley are receiving valuable cost-of-living support as they embrace new localised renewable energy projects with support from the Allan Labor Government.

Free Specialist Women’s Health Clinics On The Way

More Victorian women will soon have access to free and comprehensive care and support under the one roof, with five of the Allan Labor Government’s Women’s Health Clinics opening across Victoria from June.

Investing In Victoria's Growing Suburbs

The Allan Labor Government is supporting local councils to build $9 million worth of new and improved community facilities in the state’s fastest growing suburbs.

New Energy Sector Powering Jobs In Gippsland

Gippslanders looking to kickstart a new career in the growing clean energy sector are being given the opportunity thanks to the ‘earn and learn’ jobs program, supported by the Allan Labor Government.

Virtual Emergency Department Will Care For More Victorians

The Allan Labor Government is expanding Australia’s first ever virtual emergency department, doubling the number of patients that can use the service to get the care and advice they need, and potentially avoid an unnecessary trip to hospital in the process.

Faster Approvals For More Jobs And Lower Power Prices

The Allan Labor Government is cracking on with renewable energy projects by accelerating planning approvals – providing investment certainty for Victoria’s growing renewable energy industry and ensuring projects that bring energy prices down are built faster.

Walk-In Mental Health Support Now Available In Whittlesea

The Allan Labor Government is getting on with the job of building a modern and accessible mental health system for every Victorian - with the start of walk-ins at the Whittlesea Mental Health and Wellbeing Local.

Neighbourhood Batteries Helping To Drive Down Bills

The Allan Labor Government is making sure more families benefit from the massive uptake of solar and drive down their energy bills, through the first round of projects as part of the Neighbourhood Batteries Program.