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New Community Learning Hub For Robinvale

Robinvale P-12 College is set to be transformed into a brand new community learning hub ready for 1 January 2016. It will have a new name and vision, and a focus on engaging both its students and the broader community in learning. The new community learning hub’s vision is to provide ‘great learning for a […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education, Northern Victoria Region, Uncategorized

Bayswater Crossings Next To Go In Labor Government Blitz

Level crossings on Scoresby Rd and Mountain Hwy in Bayswater will be the next to go as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s removal of dangerous and congested crossings across Melbourne. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan joined local Member Shaun Leane in Bayswater today to announce that early works would begin this year and […]

Categories: Eastern Metropolitan Region, Media Release, Minister for Public Transport, Uncategorized

Funding Boost Helps Athletes With Intellectual Disability Reach Global Games

The Andrews Labor Government has provided $10,400 funding to assist 20 Victorian athletes with an intellectual disability to reach the 2015 INAS Global Games in Ecuador. Minister for Housing, Disability & Ageing, Martin Foley and Minister for Sport, John Eren said the Victorian Government was proud to provide support though AUSRAPID, who work to assist […]

Categories: Minister for Housing, Uncategorized

Students Take New Approaches In Standing Up To Bullying

Superheroes starring in clips to ‘save the day’ on cyber safety and a ‘values wristband’ to reward students for respect and teamwork are just some of the latest projects supported by the Victorian Government’s Bully Stoppers campaign. Announcing the round four grant recipients today, Minister for Education, James Merlino, congratulated each school in developing innovative […]

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Locals Deserve A Voice In The Planning Process

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on a key election commitment to put the community’s voice back into the planning process. The Recognising Objectors Bill 2015 introduces a new decision-making consideration into the Planning and Environment Act 1987 that requires the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to recognise, where appropriate, the social impacts a […]

Categories: Minister for Planning, Uncategorized

Minister Welcomes Re-Appointment Of Swinburne VC

Minister for Training and Skills, Steve Herbert, has congratulated Professor Linda Kristjanson on her re-appointment as Swinburne University’s Vice-Chancellor. Professor Kristjanson has served as Swinburne’s Vice-Chancellor since May 2011, and has now been re-appointed to serve a further five-year term commencing 1 May this year. The Andrews Labor Government looks forward to continuing to work […]

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McGregor Park Transformed Into Recreational Oasis

McGregor Park has been transformed into the centrepiece of Trafalgar’s recreation precinct thanks to a major upgrade. Officially reopening McGregor Park in Trafalgar today, Minister for Regional Development, Jaala Pulford, said the $400,000 project would deliver a significantly improved recreational experience for the local community. McGregor Park hosts numerous sporting and community events that will […]

Categories: Media Release, Minister for Regional Development, Uncategorized