The Andrews Labor Government is investing in smart solutions to fast-track the rollout of large-scale renewable energy projects in Victoria. Solar engineering company Clean Technology Partners has received $142,000 to develop an ‘e-cube’ under the second round of the Labor Government’s $20 million New Energy..

The Andrews Labor Government is set to roll out stage two of its Suicide Prevention Framework to support local communities to reduce the stigma by giving Victorians and their families the support they need. Stage one of the program are well underway with the Hospital..

The Andrews Labor Government today announced high-risk prescription medicines to be monitored under a new real-time prescription monitoring system currently being developed. The system will monitor strong painkillers, all benzodiazepines and ‘Z class’ medicines in a bid to reduce the number of Victorians dying from..

Up to 1000 homes across Victoria will be able to monitor and access their own power usage under a new initiative funded by the Andrews Labor Government. Energy software developer Geli Australia has received $850,000 to develop a monitoring and control system through round two..

More than 400 Department of Education and Training staff have been recognised for their dedication to public education, acknowledging those who have achieved 40, 45, 50 and 55 years of service in 2017. Member for Cranbourne, Jude Perera MP today congratulated Loretta Hamilton of Courtney..

Victorian emergency management volunteers are getting a well-deserved funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Hundreds of grant applications for equipment, communications, facility upgrades and community engagement and training have already been received from volunteer organisations across..

More than a quarter of a million jobs have been created in Victoria under the Andrews Labor Government, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirmed today, with almost 70 per cent of them full time. The latest ABS data shows 250,100 jobs have been created..

The Andrews Labor Government has announced $7.6 million in grants to help local communities tackle youth crime and repeat offending by intervening early and diverting young people from crime. As a part of the Government’s record investment, the Youth Crime Prevention Grants help local communities..

More mothers, children and young people will benefit from earlier and increased mental health support, thanks to a more than $21 million funding boost to expand the capacity of vital services. Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley visited Monash Children’s Hospital to announce a statewide..

The recipient of a fellowship from the Andrews Labor Government’s medical research strategy is set to tackle the high incidence of suicide in working men. Initial studies show stressful working conditions are a major risk factor for mental health problems and suicide among men, and..

The Andrews Labor Government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project will install 55 kilometres of next-generation, high-capacity signalling (HCS) to run more trains, more often. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan today to announce CPB Contractors and Bombardier Transportation will deliver the..

Victoria’s robust economy today received another healthy report card, with forecast growth of 3.1 per cent for 2017-18 to be bolstered by strong engineering and infrastructure investment, and a growing population, according to the latest Deloitte Access Economics (DAE) release. The 2017 June quarter Business..

The Andrews Labor Government is urging Victorians to nominate hard-working volunteers from their community for this year’s Victorian Premier’s Volunteer Champions Awards. The prestigious awards will recognise up to 60 volunteers of different ages and cultural backgrounds, in the categories of Leadership, Impact, Service, and..

The Andrews Labor Government has released Victoria’s Renewable Energy Action Plan, backed by $146 million in funding to deliver more renewable, affordable and reliable energy for Victoria. Former United States Vice President Al Gore and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio launched..

The Andrews Labor Government is teaming up with local councils, community groups, police, schools and local businesses to help stamp out illegal graffiti. Minister for Police Lisa Neville made the announcement at the opening of the Multicultural Bus Shelter program in Corio, which received $21,000..

The Andrews Labor Government has welcomed the release of the first report into delivering the Community Safety Statement (CSS) and the record $2 billion investment in police. The report, written by inaugural Community Safety Trustee Ron Iddles OAM APM, showed significant progress has been made..

The Andrews Labor Government is backing the development of two new family violence apps that remove barriers for women fleeing family violence, helping them to better navigate the legal system. The Special Minister of State Gavin Jennings shared these examples of Victoria’s response to family..

The Andrews Labor Government is expanding the Maternal Child Health (MHC) line, helping 20,000 more new parents get the support they need when they need it most. Through the MCH phone line, nurses provide parents support and guidance on issues including child health, nutrition, breastfeeding,..