The Victorian Government is backing even more budding Matildas and Socceroos, investing in community football infrastructure across the state. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence has opened the 2021-22 World Game Facilities Fund, kicking in $20 million for community football infrastructure. “Football is more than a game and we’re making sure men and women and…
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2021 AFL Grand Final Moved From MCG
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The Victorian Government has agreed to the relocation of the 2021 AFL Grand Final from the home of football, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, due to the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic. “This is a decision made in the best interests of the health and safety of Victorians as we continue to drive down the…
Food Donation Headed to Shepparton
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Coles has sent two semi-trailers full of groceries from Melbourne to Shepparton, donating 46 pallets of chilled and ambient products including staples such as butter, milk, eggs, meat, fruit, vegetables and grocery essentials. The groceries have been delivered to Shepparton FoodShare and will help provide urgent support for vulnerable members of the community who are…
Production Starts in Melbourne on Love Me
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BINGE and Screen Australia have announced that production has begun in Melbourne, Australia on a new romantic drama series Love Me, a story about modern love experienced by different family members at three distinct times of life. Love Me is based on the acclaimed Swedish series, ÄLSKA MIG, created by Josephine Bornebusch. Production has now…
Lifeline ask Victorians to keep reaching out
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Lifeline Australia is calling on Victorians in crisis and contemplating suicide to keep reaching out for help after data released today by the Victorian Coroners Court showed an 11 per cent decrease in suicides since in 2021 versus 2020, Lifeline Chair John Brogden said. “The Coroner’s data shows that between 1 January and 31 July…
Orange Door Networks Across Victoria by end of 2022
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The Andrews Labor Government is on track to open every Orange Door network across Victoria by the end of next year – ensuring families can access coordinated family violence and child wellbeing support no matter where they live. The Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle Williams has announced an Orange Door site has now…
$3 Mill Upgrade for Gosch’s Paddock
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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…
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…