Melbourne Football Club’s training oval at Gosch’s Paddock will be transformed in line with standards at other AFL clubs, with the Andrews Labor Government joining with the AFL and Melbourne to fund the project. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula has confirmed the Government would contribute $2 million towards the redevelopment of…
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Altona Foreshore Revitalisation Project Details Announced
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Major upgrade works at Altona’s foreshore will provide easier access for locals and visitors, improvements to marquee Pier Street to allow for festivals and community events, and better protection for the beach. Minister for Suburban Development Shaun Leane recently announced details of the Altona Foreshore Revitalisation project that will deliver a new main beach entry…
AFL Round 18 Sydney Derby Headed to Ballarat
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Greater Western Sydney will play at Ballarat’s Mars Stadium for a second week in a row when they take on Sydney Swans in Round 18, giving locals another taste of AFL premiership-season action. The Sydney derby will be played in regional Victoria with support from the Andrews Labor Government and marks the Swans’ first time…
Charging Your Mobile in Melbourne
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Busy city-goers are making the most of free mobile charging facilities across Melbourne’s eight CBD and inner-city train stations with the new units being used more than 9,000 times. The units are operational at Flinders Street, Flagstaff, Melbourne Central, Parliament, Richmond, North Melbourne, South Yarra and Southern Cross Station. Victorian Minister for Public Transport Ben…
Australian F1 Grand Prix & MotoGP Cancelled Due to Pandemic
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The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and Australian MotoGP will not take place in 2021 due to the ongoing effects of the global pandemic – including a slower than forecast rollout of the Commonwealth vaccination program and subsequent caps to international traveler intake. “It’s very disappointing that these much-loved events can’t proceed but this is…
GWS v Gold Coast Suns to Play at Mars Stadium
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The Andrews Labor Government is bringing more AFL games to regional Victoria with Greater Western Sydney set to take on the Gold Coast Suns at Mars Stadium in Ballarat this Sunday 11 July. “As the home of footy, Victoria is proud to support the AFL to keep the 2021 season going and it’s great we…
Wage Theft a Crime in Victoria
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Wage theft is now a criminal offence in Victoria, and employers who deliberately underpay or don’t pay their workers now face fines of up to almost $1 million for companies and up to 10 years’ jail or up to $200,000 for individuals. Under the Wage Theft Act 2020, which took effect today, it is a…
Swans V Eagles Moved to Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium
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The Sydney Swans will play the West Coast Eagles in Geelong next weekend – the Victorian Government securing the match after pandemic considerations forced the AFL to move the game from New South Wales. Acting Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Jaala Pulford has confirmed the additional fixture for the home of the Geelong…
Victorian Good Friday Racing Ban to be Repealed
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Victorian racing will be brought into line with sports including Australian football, rugby league and basketball with a ban on Good Friday racing to be repealed.
Online Event The Long Weekender Hosted by Myf Warhurst
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The Victorian Government is backing Victoria’s live music scene with a free online festival over the long weekend featuring some never before seen footage of some of Victoria’s most iconic festivals and musicians. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson today announced that $360,000 will go directly to artists and festival organisers to air six hours…