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Leading Pandemic Therapeutics Centre In Melbourne

A new centre will be established in Melbourne’s biomedical precinct to advance Victoria’s pandemic preparedness and fast-track the design and development of life-saving treatments.

The Victorian Festival For Seniors Back With A Bang

The Victorian Seniors Festival is bigger and better in its 40th year, with the Andrews Labor Government supporting the statewide event to celebrate older Victorians and their invaluable contributions to our communities.

New Royal Melbourne Mental Health Facility Taking Shape

Hundreds of Victorians will get the mental health support and treatment they need, with works on an expanded and transformed mental health facility at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) getting underway.

Getting More Victorian Women Fitted For Work

The Andrews Labor Government is giving more Victorian women the training, upskilling and job readiness support they need to get into the workforce, with more funding to support women facing difficulties finding work.

Free GP Respiratory Clinics Just For Kids

The Andrews Labor Government is providing more free primary care options for children and families while easing pressure on our hospital system – with GP respiratory clinics designed specifically for kids set to open in coming weeks.

Regional Voices Front And Centre Of Victoria 2026

Regional Victorian councils, business, tourism, industry and the creative sector are coming together to support delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games at a Partnership Forum hosted by the Andrews Labor Government.

Lowest Ever Victorian Regional Unemployment Rate

Victoria’s regional unemployment rate has fallen to a record low and is by far the lowest regional unemployment rate in the nation, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported today.

Boosting Capacity Of Aboriginal Community Services

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring Aboriginal organisations have the facilities they need to support their communities and deliver the best services to First People’s Victorians.

Reducing The Chill Of Defamation On Victim-Survivors

Victorians can now have their say on a suite of nation-wide reforms to harmonise defamation laws and encourage victim-survivors to report criminal and unlawful behaviour without the fear of being sued.