The Andrews Labor Government is helping struggling families meet the extra costs of a child’s education, establishing a $148.3 million fund for school camps, sports trips and excursions. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund will make sure every student – regardless of their background –..

Senior Victorians are being urged to avoid financial hardship by shopping around and doing their research before buying into a retirement village. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Jane Garrett, launched a new campaign today to help Victorians make informed decisions about retirement villages. Two thirds of..

Minister for Training and Skills, Steve Herbert, has outlined the Andrews Labor Government’s vision for Victoria’s TAFE and Training system at the annual Mick Young Oration at Kangan Institute’s Automotive Centre of Excellence in Docklands this evening. Following in the footsteps of past orators such..

Minister for Sport, John Eren has congratulated Victoria’s A-League soccer champions, Melbourne Victory, at a Victorian Government reception. Title winner for a third time, the Victory denied arch rival Sydney FC to claim the silverware on Sunday in front of a capacity AAMI Park crowd…

Students across Victoria are being challenged to put their creative hats on for the 2015 One Team One Goal: Celebrating Diversity competition. Minister for Education, James Merlino, today officially launched the competition alongside AFL Victoria CEO Steve Reaper at North Melbourne Primary School. The competition..

The public review of Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is about to commence, with the appointment of an advisory committee led by former Secretary of the Department of Justice, Penny Armytage. The review will examine the powers and resourcing of the state’s environmental regulator and..

Representatives from the Aboriginal community today joined Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Natalie Hutchins, for a ‘Gathering’. The Gathering included Aboriginal voices from across the state and highlights the Andrews Labor Government’s more collaborative approach to Aboriginal Affairs. Representatives were asked to..

Minister for Regional Development, Jaala Pulford, has announced that the Victorian State Government will suspend payments to Covino Farms, in light of disturbing allegations of worker exploitation and abuse. The funds, approved by former Minister for Regional and Rural Development, Peter Ryan, in August 2013, ..

Minister for Education, James Merlino, today officially launched a program bringing leading science teaching to inquisitive minds across Victoria. Emerging Science Victoria provides Year 10 science students in government schools with the opportunity to study a high-quality emerging science subject, regardless of where they live…

Residents in Hume will be the beneficiary of the Andrews Labor Government’s new $50 million Interface Councils Infrastructure Fund, to support councils and communities on the edge of Melbourne. Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins, today visited the City of Hume with Member for Yuroke,..

The 2015-16 Victorian Budget will provide $500,000 to establish an Indian Cultural Precinct. The Indian Cultural Precinct will recognise the important contribution the Indian community makes to Victoria. It will further strengthen Victoria’s reputation as the multicultural capital of Australia, and will be a place..

Today’s announcement that 80 trade positions will be lost at BAE Shipyards in early July is yet another signal that the Abbott Government needs to hurry up and place an order to protect Victorian jobs. Federal Defence Minister and Victorian MP Kevin Andrews’ must give..

Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade, Adem Somyurek, today opened applications for two of Victoria’s most prestigious science and innovation programs. The Andrews Labor Government will offer two Victoria Prizes for Science and Innovation, in physical sciences and life sciences, alongside 12 Victoria Fellowships..

The announcement today by Alcoa to close its Anglesea operations after 46 years is a sad day for its workers. Alcoa has indicated some of the 85 employees will be offered redeployment with the remainder to be offered redundancies. The Victorian Government will ensure all..

Nominations are now open for the 2015 Victorian Government Early Years Awards, the Minister for Children and Families, Jenny Mikakos, announced today. The awards, now in their tenth year, recognise the contribution that individuals and community partnerships have made to improving the health, learning, development..

Cardinia residents will be the beneficiary of a new $50 million Interface Councils Infrastructure Fund to support councils and communities on the edge of Melbourne. Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins, today visited Cardinia Shire with Member for Eastern Victoria and Parliamentary Secretary for Treasury..

Local families in Yarra Ranges will be the beneficiary of a new $50 million Interface Councils Infrastructure Fund to support councils and communities on the edge of Melbourne. Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins, today visited Yarra Ranges Shire with Member for Eastern Victoria and..

Children from disadvantaged families will get a brighter and healthier start to the school day thanks to a $13.7 million breakfast program in the 2015-16 Victorian Budget. The Andrews Labor Government’s Breakfast Clubs program will feed up to 25,000 kids in 500 of Victoria’s most..