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…
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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,…
Hundreds of Kids to Benefit from Victorian Medicinal Cannabis Access scheme
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Last week, Victoria became the first state in Australia to legalise access to medicinal cannabis for those in exceptional circumstances. Hundreds of kids with severe epilepsy will have access to medicinal cannabis as early as next year, with new fast-tracked funding to support the roll-out of the Victorian Medicinal Cannabis Access scheme. Victorian Premier Daniel…
Andrews Government secures Motorsport on Phillip Island
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Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren recently announced the Labor Government had locked away the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix until 2026, and the Australian round of the FIM Superbike World Championship until 2027. “Our motorsports events at Phillip Island are flagship dates on our calendar, and they’re going nowhere. Phillip Island will remain…
Flinders Street Station Improvements to Commence
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Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan today to announce the contract to transform Flinders Street Station, and reveal new details about the extensive improvements that will be delivered through the Andrews Labor Government’s $100 million project. Premier Andrews explained that Australian construction company Built Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract…
Kangaroo Pet Food Trial Extended
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The Andrews Labor Government today announced plans to extend a trial allowing the use of kangaroo meat resulting from authorised wildlife control activities to be processed for pet food. A trial has been underway since 2014 to test whether waste from the control of kangaroos can be used commercially for pet food. “While kangaroos are…
Keep Safe around Seals and Marine Life
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Victorians taking to the water on Port Phillip Bay are reminded to take care around marine wildlife, with patrols now underway to ensure both people and wildlife remain safe. Zoos Victoria’s AGL Marine Response Unit is on call to respond to marine wildlife in distress. Patrol boats from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and…
Top Baby Names for 2015
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According to data released by the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Olivia and Oliver have topped the Victorian list of top baby names for the second year in a row while Charlotte, Mia, Ava all remained in the top five most popular lists of girls names from 2014, with Amelia edging out Chloe.…