30 March 2018
Extra Coach Services Better Connect Shepparton Passengers
March 2, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is adding 29 extra weekly coach services between Seymour and Shepparton to give passengers better access to more V/Line trains. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan announced that from mid-2018, Shepparton residents will benefit from more weekday and weekend coach services linking with trains at Seymour Station. Five extra coach services […]
Co-Investment In Rain-Resistant Grape Varieties Bears Fruit
March 1, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government’s co-investment in rain-resistant grapes is paying dividends for the Sunraysia region. Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria, Danielle Green joined the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Dried Fruits Australia at a farm in Irymple today to see the benefits of the Labor Government’s investment. In 2015, the Labor Government provided around […]
McCurdy Votes For Exploitation Of Vulnerable Workers
February 8, 2018
Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has joined mobsters’ mate Matthew Guy and his Liberal and National colleagues to abandon some of the state’s most vulnerable workers, opposing ground-breaking Andrews Labor Government legislation to stop exploitation in the Victorian labour hire industry. Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins slammed Tim McCurdy and the Opposition for […]
Crisp Votes For Exploitation Of Vulnerable Workers
February 8, 2018
Member for Mildura Peter Crisp has joined mobsters’ mate Matthew Guy and his Liberal and National colleagues to abandon some of the state’s most vulnerable workers, opposing ground-breaking Andrews Labor Government legislation to stop exploitation in the Victorian labour hire industry. Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins slammed Peter Crisp and the Opposition for voting […]
Administrators To Oversee Central Goldfields Shire Council
December 13, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government has appointed three long-term administrators to restore good governance and operations at Central Goldfields Shire Council. Minister for Local Government Marlene Kairouz announced the appointments today to address a wide range of failures within council. Mr Noel Harvey, the Hon Hugh Delahunty and Ms Karen Douglas have been appointed until the […]
Landmark Legislation To Protect The Macedon Ranges
December 13, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to protect the iconic and historic Macedon Ranges region. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne will today introduce a Bill into Parliament that will allow Macedon to be declared a distinctive area, strengthening planning controls and protecting Macedon Ranges from inappropriate development. The Macedon Ranges boasts […]
Capacity Doubled For Two Peak Bendigo Trains
December 11, 2017
Bendigo passengers are set to benefit from added capacity on their regional rail service, with three new VLocity carriages allocated to two peak services today. Passengers will see a more comfortable journey on the 7:00am weekday service from Epsom to Southern Cross as well as the 5:53pm from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo, in addition […]
Christmas Cheers In The Macedon Ranges
December 8, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is backing the Macedon Ranges Wine Region with a $68,775 package to increase Australian and overseas markets, boost wine tourism and grow local businesses in the region. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford joined Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas at Passing Clouds Winery in Musk today to announce the funding from […]
Go Goldfields Helps Central Goldfields To Shine
December 6, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government’s $2 million support for the Go Goldfields program is making a positive impact in the local community. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford met participants in Maryborough today to hear first-hand how the program is helping some of the most vulnerable in the Central Goldfields Shire. Go Goldfields is an alliance […]
Backing The Committee For Maryborough
December 6, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is backing the Committee for Maryborough with a $50,000 grant to help the new organisation get established and make a positive impact on the economic and social well-being of the region. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford announced the funding in Maryborough today while meeting with members of the community and […]