Residents in Melton will be the beneficiary of a new $50 million Interface Councils Infrastructure Fund to support councils and communities on the edge of Melbourne. Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins, today visited the area with Member for Melton, Don Nardella, to meet with..

The number of stations skipped by metropolitan trains will be published each month as part of a push by the Andrews Labor Government to further reduce the practice. From today, Public Transport Victoria’s monthly Track Record report of service punctuality and delivery across the public..

Twenty new inspectors have today joined the ranks of WorkSafe Victoria after graduating from an intensive training and coaching program. The graduates, who will be assigned to locations in Melbourne and across regional Victoria, will take up positions within WorkSafe’s health and safety and return..

Minister for Industry, Lily D’Ambrosio, today urged the Abbott Government to save over 70 jobs at Victorian-based defence apparel supplier, The Workwear Group, by bringing forward orders for new combat uniforms and other defence garments. The Federal Defence Minister and Victorian MP Kevin Andrews’ Department..

Opposition Spokesperson for Local Government, David Davis, has today been caught out, failing to realise that nearly $30 million in cuts to local council funding had been made by the Federal Liberal Government. The Commonwealth delivers funding for local councils through the state, but $29.6..

Melbourne’s most dangerous and congested level crossings cause chaos on local roads every morning. Data from the first 17 level crossings to be removed by the Andrews Labor Government reveals that motorists are stuck at boom gates for a combined 16 hours every day in..

Victoria Police have charged a 17-year-old from Greenvale with terrorism offences as part of yesterday’s Melbourne Joint Counter Terrorism Team Operation Amberd. On behalf of all Victorians, I want to thank all security agencies involved in this operation, including Victoria Police and the Australian Federal..

Book lovers will benefit from the Andrews Labor Government’s $5.4 million investment in the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program and the Premiers’ Reading Challenge Book Fund, as part of the 2015-16 Victorian Budget. The Labor Government has also delivered a record $40.51 million in 2015-16 to..

The Andrews Labor Government has today announced a Parliamentary Committee inquiry to investigate portable long service leave schemes. The inquiry will examine portable leave, which allows workers to carry their long service leave entitlements over from employer to employer, and how it might be extended..

The Andrews Labor Government will invest $85 million to expand Werribee Mercy Hospital, providing families in Melbourne’s west with surgical and critical care services closer to home. Located in one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, Werribee Mercy Hospital is in particular need of..

The Andrews Labor Government will improve freight corridors for heavy vehicle operators, announcing more than $4 million in the 2015-16 Victorian Budget. The funding will see upgrades to four bridges across metropolitan Melbourne, improving freight efficiency and building on the $35.8 million Stronger Country Bridges..

A major expansion of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will ensure Victoria retains its status as the national leader for major business events. The 2015-16 Victorian Budget includes $190-210 million in funding for Stage Two of the Centre’s expansion, staving off interstate competitors improving..

The issues raised in last night’s Four Corners are very concerning. This is not just about underpayment of wages – this is about creating an underclass of foreign workers. No employee should ever be exploited, harassed or deprived of their basic liberties. The experiences of these workers..

Budget 2015-16: For Families This Budget is about balance. We’re increasing funding for schools, hospitals and transport, but we’re keeping our finances stable. It’s an investment we can afford in the things we can’t afford to lose.