7 May 2018
Tram Stop Upgrades To Deliver Better Access
May 7, 2018
More tram stops across Melbourne will be upgraded to become fully accessible as the Andrews Labor Government gets on with upgrading 10 additional stops across Melbourne’s major tram routes. Works will start over the coming months to upgrade more tram stops, improving access to major hospital, education and tourist destinations and connections to other modes […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Public Transport
Only Labor Will Build The North East Link
May 7, 2018
Only the Andrews Labor Government will build the North East Link, the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network that will give local roads back to local residents. Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan today welcomed the Federal Government’s $1.75 billion commitment to the urgently needed project, just days after Matthew Guy and the Victorian Liberals confirmed […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Roads and Road Safety
Contractors Sought For Ballarat GovHub
May 7, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government today opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify contractors to deliver the Ballarat GovHub, marking an important milestone in the project. The Labor Government is getting on with making GovHub a reality in Ballarat – delivering $47.8 million to the project, which will revitalise the Civic Hall site, provide […]
Free Tram Zone Extended For Major Events During Blitz
May 7, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is extending the Free Tram Zone (FTZ) to get crowds to Melbourne’s major events, as work ramps up on major infrastructure projects over June. Melbourne’s popular FTZ will be extended to stops near the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to make it simpler for fans to get from the city to ‘Dreamtime […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Public Transport
Victoria Growing As A Pharmaceuticals Hub
May 7, 2018
Victoria’s reputation as a global centre for pharmaceutical manufacturing is growing, with Australia’s only locally owned medicinal poppy processing company expanding to around the clock operations and creating 20 new jobs. TPI Enterprises (ASX:TPE) moved its global HQ and factory from Tasmania to Victoria in 2014, creating 48 new jobs in the process. That factory […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Trade and Investment
New Lanes On The Monash Freeway Open Tonight
May 7, 2018
Drivers on the Monash Freeway can look forward to some welcome relief, with more than 30 kilometres of new lanes opening this week – under budget and two months ahead of schedule. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan to announce new lanes will begin to open from tonight, slashing congestion and reducing […]
Community Walk Honours Lives Lost On Victorian Roads
May 6, 2018
Victorians who have tragically lost their lives on our roads are being remembered today as Road Trauma Support Services Victoria (RTSSV) hosts its fifth annual community walk Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan joined Victoria Police, the Transport Accident Commission and RTSSV to launch the walk around Albert Park Lake. The event marks […]
Victorian Manufacturing Driving Jobs And Investment
May 5, 2018
Victoria’s manufacturing industry is creating jobs and boosting our economy thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. New figures show the Labor Government’s $120 million investment in manufacturing has created more than 5,000 jobs for Victorians and is driving $1.4 billion in private investment from manufacturers. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll made […]
Victorian Artisanal Producers On Cloud Nine
May 4, 2018
Victorian artisanal producers will be better off with the Andrews Labor Government today officially launching the artisanal agriculture and premium food program. Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford joined Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas at Cloud 9 Artisan Cheese in Pipers Creek today to announce the $2 million program – which will help grow Victoria’s high-value […]
More Kitchen Gardens To Teach Kids Healthy Food Habits
May 4, 2018
Victorian children will be supported to develop lifelong healthy eating habits, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government program that will set up more kitchen gardens and boost food education in schools across the state. Minister for Health Jill Hennessy today visited Altona Meadows Primary School to launch the Playground to Plate grants program. The $500,000 […]