Australia’s first ever treaty legislation is now law with the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill 2018 passing Victorian Parliament last night. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins hailed the passage of the legislation, which will see Victoria become the first state to enter into formal treaty negotiations with its Aboriginal people. In…
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The St Kilda Film Festival is Hitting the Road
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A selection of films screened at the 35th St Kilda Film Festival which concluded on 26 May will be showcased during the 3-month tour, providing film buffs from around the state the opportunity to view some of Australia’s celebrated filmmaking talent. The Victorian Tour will be visiting metro locations including Cinema Nova (Carlton), STARWARD Whisky…
St KFC Headed back to Moorabbin
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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 new and improved ground.…
Film, TV and Digital Games Funding Boost
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The Andrews Labor Government is backing Victorian film, television and digital games projects with $10 million in new grants funding. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley today announced 36 projects that have received funding in the latest round of grants from Film Victoria. Together, these projects will create more than 4,500 additional jobs for the…
Five FADs announced for Tourquay Reef Victoria
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The Andrews Labor Government is boosting fishing opportunities on Victoria’s surf coast, with new fish attracting devices (FADs) to be installed on the artificial reef in Torquay this summer. Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford has announced that the five yellow FADS would be attached to the reef by divers to attract kingfish – a highly…
30 Years of Female Paramedics in Victoria
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Record numbers of women are choosing a career as a lifesaving paramedic, 30 years since the very first female paramedics hit the road in Victoria. Minister for Ambulance Services Jill Hennessy today celebrated the historic anniversary and met Victoria’s pioneering first female paramedics in operational roles. “It’s hard to believe that as recently as 30…
Restoration of Ballarat Heritage Shed Progressing
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Ballarat Station’s bluestone goods shed is a step closer to being restored and reopened to the public, with the Heritage Victoria application for redevelopment works now under consideration. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford inspected the crumbling 19th Century building today and reaffirmed the Andrews Labor Government’s plan to breathe new life into the goods…
30 New E-Class Trams Rumble into Service
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The first of 30 new E-Class trams ordered by the Andrews Labor Government will begin operating on the world’s biggest tram network today. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan in Wellington Parade to inspect tram 51, before it and tram 52 entered into passenger service. “These trams will carry hundreds more…
Offshore Wind Farm Proposed for Gippsland
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The Andrews Labor Government has welcomed plans for the establishment of Australia’s first offshore wind farm in Gippsland. Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio explained that the proposal includes up to 250 wind turbines within a 574-square kilometre area, which would deliver around 8,000GWh of electricity per year. This is approximately…
Palais Theatre to Reopen for St Kilda Film Festival
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St Kilda’s Palais Theatre is set to reopen to the public on Thursday for the St Kilda Film Festival Opening Night, brighter and more vibrant than ever. Victorian Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley said that the iconic façade of the 89-year-old venue has been repaired, repainted and returned to its original 1927 colour and…