The first of the Metro Tunnel’s tunnel boring machines (TBMs) has broken through at Parkville Station, as work continues on the biggest public transport project in Victoria’s history – supporting jobs and our economy through the coronavirus pandemic.

Sporting clubs from across Victoria are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise.

Victoria’s world-leading medical researchers are making significant strides in the battle against coronavirus, with the Victorian Government providing support for projects on multiple fronts.

Victorian farmers will be able to hear stories from fellow producers around the state, along with advice and information with the launch of a new podcast from the Victorian Government.

The Victorian Training Awards 2020 finalists highlight the incredible talent in the state’s vocational training sector.

A big program of work is already underway to drive down coronavirus infections in our healthcare workers as new research released today confirms that most cases are acquiring the virus at work.

This year’s National Skills Week will showcase the exciting career pathways available to Victorians as the state responds and recovers from coronavirus.

Legislation changes will be introduced into the Victorian Parliament to ensure the public health directions protecting Victorians from coronavirus can continue to be enforced.

The Victorian Government is encouraging multicultural communities to get innovative and find new ways to celebrate despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Victorian farmers and producers will be helped to expand their customer base by facilitating online markets and building business resilience and skills thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

Victorians are doing an amazing thing – staying home and staying safe. And it’s our actions that are slowing the spread of this virus and reducing the number of people and families that are suffering because of it.

The Victorian Government has unveiled the biggest upgrade in Federation Square’s history and a new vision for the iconic site as a civic and cultural hub that embraces the Yarra and showcases the best of Victoria to locals and visitors.

Victorian primary school students will be able to continue learning about interacting safely and responsibly with pets, with the Victorian Government moving the Responsible Pet Ownership program online.

The Australian and Victorian Governments will enhance the coronavirus response in disability residential care through a strengthened Disability Response Centre to coordinate and manage outbreaks and keep residents safe.

The Victorian Government will extend a ban on evictions and rental increases until the end of the year, increase assistance and ensure tenant turnover is taken into account in rental negotiations – giving tenants certainty and security they won’t lose their home or workplace during the pandemic.

The Victorian Government is helping more people buy their dream home, with thousands of first home buyers spared millions of dollars in stamp duty costs over the past financial year.

Farmers affected by drought and dry seasonal conditions are being urged to find out if they’re eligible for any support from the Victorian Government to build resilience for future seasons.

Thousands of small businesses have taken up free online short courses and benefitted from payments of up to $20,000 as the Victorian Government backs small operators to get through to the other side of the pandemic.