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New Kinders Giving Victorian Kids The Best Start

Hundreds of Victorian children will be learning at brand new local kindergartens in Term 1, making early childhood education more accessible and helping families avoid the dreaded double drop-off, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Full Steam Ahead On Metro Tunnel Testing

The Andrews Labor Government’s Metro Tunnel Project is powering ahead towards its all-important train testing milestone, with brand-new platform screen doors being installed in the underground stations to boost safety and help keep trains running on time.

Single-Use Plastics Ban To Protect Our Environment

The Andrews Labor Government is creating a cleaner and healthier environment for all Victorians, with the next phase of the landmark ban on single-use plastics set to be introduced next week.

New Cardiac Cath Lab To Save More Victorian Lives

Thousands more Victorians with heart conditions will receive urgent heart assessment, treatment and care at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) every year thanks to a new cardiac catheter laboratory.

More Heavy Tankers For Our Hardworking Volunteers

A further 28 world-class Country Fire Authority (CFA) heavy tankers will roll out to brigades across Victoria, providing our volunteer firefighters even greater protection as they work to keep Victorians safe through the summer months.

Big Build Powers Ahead Over Summer

Major road upgrades will also cause lane closures around Craigieburn Road, Hall Road and Narre-Warren Cranbourne Road.

Honouring Our Veteran Community On Remembrance Day

All Victorians have an opportunity to honour and remember the brave Australians who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations on Remembrance Day – Friday, 11 November.

More Support To Prevent Adolescent Family Violence

The Andrews Labor Government is expanding the Adolescent Family Violence in the Home program across the state to prevent family violence before it starts – ensuring Victorian families are kept safe.

Sites Unveiled For New Youth Mental Health Facilities

The Andrews Labor Government is more than doubling the capacity of Victoria’s Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) network, giving more young Victorians access to the mental health care and support they need.

New Mental Health Statewide Trauma Service A Step Closer

The Andrews Labor Government has today announced the consortium selected to run the new Mental Health Statewide Trauma Service (STS) – a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.

Grants Equip Sporting Clubs With A Bright Future

New uniforms, equipment and training opportunities are in play for more than 1,000 Victorian grassroots sport and recreation clubs, backed by new funding from the Andrews Labor Government.