The Andrews Labor Government has shored up support for Australia’s longest-running short film event, St Kilda Film Festival, with confirmation of funding through to 2018. Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley recently announced the Labor Government will back the Festival for a further two years with funding to support the event to plan and flourish.…
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Victorian Monkey Bikes Laws in Effect
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Legislation introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to impound and crush dangerous miniature motorbikes, known as monkey bikes, is already making our roads safer. Victoria Police this week spotted a man pushing a monkey bike in Melton, and despite the man’s best efforts to ride off – he dumped the bike before fleeing on foot.…
Something to Remember During the Sales
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In 2015-16, Consumer Affairs Victoria was contacted more than 3,600 times regarding refunds and returns, more than 10,000 times about defective goods and more than 400 times about gift cards. Acting Minister for Consumer Affairs Lily D’Ambrosio explained that if you buy or receive a gift that turns out to be faulty you are entitled…
Prisoners Helping Rescue Dogs
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A new partnership between Beechworth Correctional Centre and a local animal rescue program is helping rehabilitate prisoners while finding loving homes for abandoned dogs at the same time. Minister for Corrections Gayle Tierney recently visited the minimum-security prison to tour the facility and meet with the officers and prisoners involved in the program. Minister Tierney…
Filming Date Announced for Living Space
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College sweethearts Brad and Ashley venture into the heartland of Germany. Their romantic holiday takes a sinister turn when encountering a German SS Officer, thrusting them into a psychological vortex revealing there is not always life in a ‘Living Space’. Tru Dot Films today announced that principal photography on the feature film, Living Space will…
Victoria Cracking down on Monkey Bikes
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The Andrews Labor Government is making Victorian roads safer by giving the Victoria Police the power to impound and crush dangerous miniature motorbikes, known as monkey bikes. The Road Legislation Further Amendment Bill (2016) will be introduced into the Victorian Parliament this week and will give the Victoria Police greater powers to seize and impound…
Fire Action Week Launched in Victoria
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Victorians are being urged to prepare for the upcoming fire season with the launch of Fire Action Week. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio joined Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley and the state’s chief fire officers today to launch the annual fire readiness week.The launch…
E-Class to Roll on Route 86 next Month
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E-Class trams are set to make their debut on Melbourne’s Route 86 next month, which operates from Waterfront City Docklands to Bundoora RMIT. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan was joined by Member for Bundoora Colin Brooks and former Victorian Premier John Cain to announce the introduction of low-floor trams to the route. “E-Class trams…
Improving Safety on Phillip Island Road
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The Andrews Labor Government will progress planning and develop a business case to improve safety and reduce congestion along Phillip Island Road. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan visited Phillip Island to announce $3.2 million to undertake the planning, helping to pave the way for a future upgrade of the corridor. “Phillip Island…
Flinders Street Station $100 Million Upgrade
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Flinders Street Station will be restored to its original 1910 colours as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s restoration and upgrade of the iconic Melbourne landmark. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan announced today that the current mustard colour will become a lighter, stone colour, while the maroon sections and green trimmings will be darkened,…