Communities in Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs will be the big winners from the Andrews Labor Government’s $50 million 2015-16 Interface Growth Fund. Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins, today launched the fund which will assist Victoria’s 10 Interface Councils respond to rapid growth, by delivering important..

Minister for Education, James Merlino, today opened a conference on innovative and world-leading educational practices which has drawn hundreds of professionals from across Australia and around the world. The Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange 8th Biennial Conference provides early childhood and school professionals the opportunity..

The Andrews Labor Government has saved a vital program that keeps parents together with their children. Funding for the Family-led Decision Making program was due to lapse under the previous Liberal Government. Visiting Melbourne’s Family Drug Treatment Court today, the Minister for Families and Children,..

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring the ongoing safety and security of the Victorian prison system. On 30 June and 1 July 2015, a riot involving several hundred prisoners took place at the Metropolitan Remand Centre. Former Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Kieran Walshe has..

The Andrews Labor Government has more than doubled penalties for crossing train tracks where boom gates are down or where there is not a designated crossing point, in an effort to save lives and reduce trauma for train drivers. Today Acting Premier, James Merlino, joined..

Attorney-General Martin Pakula attended a commencement ceremony today in the Cathedral Range State Park to mark the start of native title negotiations with the Taungurung people. The Victorian Government and Taungurung traditional owner group have begun working together to seek an agreement under the Traditional..

Local and visiting anglers will now benefit from better access to the Glenelg River thanks to new jetties at two locations. The two new timber jetties replace old ones alongside the West Bank boat ramp and at the end of the Isle of Bags Road..

Former judge and patron for the arts and sport, Linda Dessau AM, will be inaugurated as the 29th Governor of Victoria today – the first woman to hold the post. The incoming Governor has led a distinguished career in the law and in a variety of..

The Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas is in London, promoting Victoria’s AAA credit rated economy. The Treasurer has briefed credit rating agency Moody’s, and has met with leading economists and representatives from London’s financial markets. He has also met with a number of companies that are..

Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, today announced new board members for three major public transport organisations, including Patricia Faulkner as the new Chair of Public Transport Victoria and Jenny Dawson as Chair of V/Line. Ms Faulkner has extensive experience in governance roles, including as..

The Andrews Labor Government has underlined its commitment to a thriving, diverse and harmonious Victoria through a $74 million investment to bolster multicultural affairs and social cohesion in the last budget. To maximise the return on this investment, the Labor Government is realigning the functions..

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering its election commitment to stand up for the Victorian community and end a large-scale, inappropriate development at Point Nepean National Park. The previous Liberal Government signed a 50-year lease with Point Leisure group with an option for another 49..

Illegal puppy farm breeders will find it harder to sell to Victorian pet shops, with tighter regulations and tough new record keeping requirements for pet shops now in effect. From today, pet shop owners must keep detailed records on every individual dog and cat sold..

Not-for-profit groups dedicated to reuniting pets with their owners, rehoming lost pets, running dog socialisation classes and providing responsible pet ownership education are now eligible for grants thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford, today announced applications are now open for..

The Andrews Labor Government will invest $3.5 million in funding to continue support and guidance to apprentices aged 15 to 24 during the first year of their apprenticeship, after the program was cut by the previous Liberal Government. Acting Minister for Training and Skills, Jenny..

Victoria continues to outperform its rivals interstate as domestic visitation soars, National Visitor Survey data shows. The figures, released by Tourism Research Australia, show domestic overnight visitor expenditure increased by 8.6 per cent in Victoria in the year ending March 2015 – well ahead of..

The Minister for Youth Affairs, Jenny Mikakos, officially closed the 29th YMCA Youth Parliament today, accepting 20 Bills that were passed and granted assent by the Youth Governor. Ms Mikakos congratulated participants from across Victoria on the high standard of debate on real issues facing..

The Andrews Labor Government today announced that $2 million will be available in 2015-16 for the next round of Victorian Landcare Grants (VLG). Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment, Anthony Carbines, said new and existing Landcare groups and networks across the state would be able to..