5 April 2018
Kicking More Goals For The World Game In Victoria
March 26, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is helping local football clubs improve their facilities and encouraging more Victorians to play the world game. Minister for Sport John Eren joined Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas at the home of the Kyneton District Soccer Club today to announce the Labor Government’s new $2.5 million The World Game Facilities Fund. […]
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Saints Go Marching Home To Moorabbin
March 20, 2018
After seven long years, St Kilda Football Club has returned to its spiritual home at Moorabbin Reserve thanks to a $30 million redevelopment backed by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Sport John Eren and Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos joined the club’s biggest stars at Moorabbin today for their first training session at the […]
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Victoria Nets USA Dream Team And Boomers Series
March 18, 2018
The USA Dream team is coming to Melbourne for an exclusive series between the USA Basketball Men’s National Team and the Australian Boomers next year at Etihad Stadium. Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren joined representatives from Basketball Australia and USA Basketball today to announce the two-game series in August 2019. It will […]
Formula 1 Races Into The Latrobe Valley
March 13, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is revving up Gippsland ahead of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, bringing a taste of the festivities to Moe for the first time. Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren and Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing unveiled a Formula 1 Grand Prix car today, where it will be […]
New Push To Boost Female Leadership In Sport
March 8, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government will help more women gain leadership positions in sport, thanks to a new scholarship program. To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Labor Government has announced $220,000 towards the Change Our Game Scholarship Program, providing a new pathway to senior roles for women in sport. The scholarships are targeted at women already […]
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Sailing, Like You Have Never Seen Before
February 9, 2018
Geelong will sail into the future when the inaugural SuperFoiler Grand Prix, a new high-tech sailing event, comes to Victoria this weekend. Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren joined SuperFoiler Grand Prix CEO Bill Macartney on the Geelong waterfront today to officially launch the competition. SuperFoiler will see world class sailors reach speeds […]
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Time To Get Fit, Active And Moving This April
February 1, 2018
Victorians are once again being urged to sign up and get active through the Premier’s Active April challenge, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. To demonstrate the ‘pawsitive’ benefits of getting active with pets, Minister for Sport John Eren joined AFL Women’s Melbourne Demons captain Daisy Pearce and Western Bulldogs captain Katie Brennan at […]
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Labor Shooting Goals For Sport In Darebin
January 31, 2018
Darebin netballers are celebrating the opening of five new courts at JC Donath Reserve and JE Moore Park. Minister for Sport John Eren joined Member for Preston Robin Scott today to officially open the courts, funded through the Andrews Labor Government’s Inner City Netball Program. All the new courts will have competition standard lighting – […]
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Rolling Out The Green Carpet For Glenroy Bowls
January 25, 2018
Local bowls enthusiasts can look forward to more fun on the green all year round, with a new synthetic green set to breathe life into Glenroy Bowls Club. Minister for Sport John Eren joined Member for Pascoe Vale Lizzie Blandthorn today to announce $100,000 from the Community Sports Infrastructure Fund to help deliver the project. […]
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Victoria’s Fresh Produce Hits A Grand Slam
January 22, 2018
World-class talent from both the tennis court and the kitchen will be on display at this year’s Australian Open, with world-renowned chefs serving up the best of Victoria’s fresh produce. Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren joined Chef Alejandro Saravia from Pastuso at the AO Chef Series where Alejandro used his culinary flare […]
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