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Reducing Night-Time Trauma For Young Drivers

The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging learner and young drivers to build up more experience driving after dark, with a new campaign warning of the added risk of night-time driving.

New Road Safety Camera Technology To Save Lives

Victorians using their mobile phones while driving – putting others on the road at risk – will be caught and fined after a successful trial of distracted driver technology.

Free Kinder Saving Victorian Families Thousands

Almost 100,000 families across Victoria are benefiting from free kinder this year thanks to the Andrews Labor Government, saving parents thousands of dollars and helping women back into work as we recover from the pandemic.

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..