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Suburban Rail Loop To Slash Travel Times

More than 80 per cent of Melburnians will experience reduced travel times thanks to the Suburban Rail Loop, which will deliver shorter, faster and more reliable journeys for Victorians while slashing travel times across the state.

High-Risk Industries Targeted In Easter COVIDSafe Blitz

High-risk businesses and industries across Victoria will be targeted for COVIDSafe checks over the next three weeks in a blitz designed to keep workers and the community safe during Easter and school holidays.

Opportunity To Join Victoria’s New Anti-Racism Taskforce

Applications are now open to be part of Victoria’s new Anti-Racism Taskforce, which will play a key role in the development of a new state-wide strategy to prevent and crackdown on race-based discrimination and abuse.

New Mayoral Advisory Panel Named

Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane has unveiled the makeup of the 2021 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel. Fifteen Mayors have been selected for the panel and will meet with Minister Leane four times this year to provide advice on a range of matters that..

Investigating Impacts Of COVID-19 On Gambling Harm

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in new research to examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the gambling environment and the implications for associated behaviours and harm.

First look at long-awaited Melbourne Airport Rail

Victorians have been given a glimpse of how Melbourne Airport Rail could look at key locations along its route, including the soon-to-be second highest bridge in Melbourne, as the Australian and Victorian governments get on with delivering the long awaited airport rail line.

Future Homes Delivers Winning Designs

Four innovative apartment designs have been announced as winners in the Andrews Labor Government’s Future Homes design competition. The competition sought designs that could be easily replicated across Melbourne.