Natalie Hutchins, Victorian Acting Minister for Roads and Road Safety, announced two new offenses for drink-drug driving will come into force on 1 August 2015. “The Andrews Labor Government is cracking down on idiotic drink and drug drivers to make our roads safer and to help reduce road trauma.” Ms Hutchins commented. Ms Hutchins explained…
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Origin 2 crowd set to eclipse Origin 1 crowd
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According to Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, John Eren the MCG is preparing to host the latest installment of what is one of the most intense rivalries in Australian sport when Queensland and New South Wales meet for Game Two of the 2015 NRL State of Origin on Wednesday, June 17. Eren added…
Extra Locomotive added to Albury Line
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The Andrews Labor Government has that an extra V/Line locomotive is being converted to standard gauge to improve the reliability of train services on the Albury line. Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan explained that there are currently only three standard gauge locomotives available to haul trains on the Albury line. Routine maintenance means one…
Melbourne Cup on the Road to UAE and Turkey
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The Melbourne Cup is currently on a road trip to the Middle East and Turkey, the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade, Adem Somyurek announced recently that the Cup will be displayed at the Put Victoria On Your Table event in Dubai on 8 February and a business networking reception in Istanbul, Turkey, on…
Scammers targeting Victorians with ABS Scam
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is advising the Victorian community to be aware of a scam which tries to obtain personal and financial information over the phone. “The scam is a concern because it is seeking to obtain personal and financial information purporting to be from, or representing, the ABS,” said ABS Chief Operating…
Year 9 Students to receive First Aid Training under Coalition Government
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Premier Denis Napthine recently announced that under a re-elected Coalition Government, there would be First aid training for Year 9 students will be introduced into all Victorian secondary schools at a cost of $20.9 million. Dr Napthine said teaching students how to respond to medical emergencies will build confidence and resilience, as well as delivering…
Vic Government Seeks to streamline film permit process
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New legislation has been introduced by the Victorian Coalition Government to streamline the highly complex process for obtaining commercial filming permits. Minister for Innovation Louise Asher said that the Filming Approval Bill 2014 would create a clear legal framework for commercial filming on public land managed by local councils and State Government agencies. “The introduction…
Victorian Government welcomes Australian release of I, Frankenstein
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The Victorian Government welcomes the recent Australia-wide release of the new, Melbourne-made movie, I, Frankenstein which has grossed more than $71 million world-wide. “Securing the pre-production, filming and post-production for Melbourne saw more than $35.5 million spent in Victoria,” Minister for Innovation Louise Asher commented. “I, Frankenstein employed 1,176 Victorians, including more than 400 extras.…