The Andrews Labor Government is making things fairer for regional Victorians working in security, contract cleaning and community services with the commencement of the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. As of 1 July, any Victorian in these industries will be able to accrue long service entitlements and transfer them from job to job within the…
After spending the previous 30 years in a dusty workshop, a retired W-Class tram has made its final journey across the state and arrived at its new home in Mildura to spend the rest of its life as part of a social enterprise farm. The tram will be refurbished and become part of Benetook Farm,…
The Andrews Labor Government’s free baby bundles for first-time parents are packed and ready to be delivered to new families in Northern Victoria in the coming weeks. The very first baby bundle came early when Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos recently made a special delivery to new parents welcoming their first baby at the Joan…
The Andrews Labor Government is making it even easier for businesses to establish and expand in Northern Victoria by cutting stamp duty by 50 per cent. The first 10% duty concession for commercial and industrial properties came into effect on July 1st, with a further 10% reduction locked in at the beginning of every financial year until July 2023 It not…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving Echuca Regional Health, Goulburn Valley Health and Numurkah District Health Service a boost to assist them in their care of local patients nearing the end of their lives. Mark Gepp MP, Labor Member for Northern Victoria today announced two grants to support palliative care in Northern Victoria, ensuring regional patients…
Victorians can now dispose of their e-waste safely and easily ahead of the e-waste landfill ban starting on 1 July, 2019. Mark Gepp MP, Labor Member for Northern Victoria said the e-waste to landfill ban was introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to ensure valuable materials left inside e-waste can be safely recovered and reused,…
Victorians in Northern Victoria are encouraged to take part in the next phase of the Andrews Labor Government’s landmark Solar Homes program, with more rebates for solar panels, batteries and hot water systems kicking off from 1 July 2019. Across Victoria, in 2019/20, the Solar Homes program will: support the installation of 40,000 rooftop solar…
More Victorian communities, including Shepparton, will be able to showcase and share their diverse cultures, traditions and food with others, thanks to new funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Richard Wynne announced more than $885,000 to support 476 festivals and events around the state celebrating Victoria’s rich multiculturalism. The Multicultural Festivals…
Victorian schools can now apply to receive a funding boost to build all-access play areas, sensory gardens and outdoor learning areas to support students with disabilities and additional needs thanks to the Victorian Government. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced that the next round of the Inclusive Schools Fund was now open, to help…
More Victorians will be trained in preventing family violence with new funding to teach people how to call out sexism and create gender equality policies in schools, health services, councils and workplaces. Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle Williams today announced $1.2 million to support 12 women’s health services across the state. As a…