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Upskilling Bright Sparks In Electrical Workforce

The Andrews Labor Government is upskilling Victoria’s electrical workers, improving community safety and equipping the workforce to be part of the state’s growing renewable and new energy sectors.

Getting On With The Suburban Rail Loop

Victoria’s biggest infrastructure project – the Suburban Rail Loop East – has been given the green light following Ministerial assessment of its environmental effects.

Targeted Support For Bill Busting Bonus

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering tailored support through community organisations to ensure that everyone can apply for the $250 Power Saving Bonus and access immediate bill relief.

Caring For Victoria’s Injured Wildlife

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring injured, sick and orphaned wildlife get the help they need, with a funding boost to support wildlife rescue volunteers. Minister for Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio today announced that applications for the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants are now open,..

Delivering A Nation-First Hydrogen Research Facility

Works have begun on Australia’s first fully integrated hydrogen fuel cell research and development facility at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus, under the Andrews Labor Government’s ongoing support of fuel cell and renewable technology.

A Revamped Welcome To Wilsons Promontory

The Andrew Labor Government's new and improved visitor experience at Wilsons Promontory is another step closer with a contractor now appointed to design the upgraded visitor precinct and accommodation hub.

Ban Delivers Cheaper Energy And More Choice

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure all Victorians can get the best deal on their energy, banning private power networks to deliver more choice for consumers and drive down household energy bills.

Eastern Bristlebird’s Long Road To Recovery

A delicate overnight operation recently saw 17 Eastern Bristlebirds successfully translocated from Booderee National Park and Jervis Bay National Park in south-eastern New South Wales to the most southern tip of Australia’s mainland - Wilson’s Promontory National Park in Victoria.

One Million Victorians Bust Energy Bills

More Victorians can receive immediate bill relief and cut their energy costs thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus, already taken up by one million households.

More Women Powering Victoria‘s Renewable Future

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting the number of women working in solar, making the state’s rapidly growing renewables sector more diverse and helping meet skilled worker demand.

Delivering The Hume Renewable Hydrogen Highway

The Andrews Labor Government is driving down emissions and boosting jobs and industry, co-delivering Australia’s first ever renewable hydrogen highway on the east coast with the New South Wales Government.

New Zoo Delivers Jobs And Tourism Boost

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting regional tourism and jobs while fostering Victoria’s unique native wildlife, with a fourth site for Zoos Victoria.

New And Old Coming Together At Point Nepean

There will be more to do and more places to stay at the popular Point Nepean National Park thanks to a $10.5 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government.