Media Releases

Apr 1, 2025

NEW PLAYGROUND FOR MACEDON POOCHES

Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos has announced $4.9 million will be invested to delivered 26 new and upgraded dog parks as part of Round two of the New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program. Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Hurry Reserve (Kyneton Velodrome), will receive $99,000.

Apr 1, 2025

PEACE OF MIND FOR FAMILIES WITH FREE RSV PROTECTION

The Allan Labor Government is keeping Victorian babies safe from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) this winter, with a long-acting immunisation available free from tomorrow for eligible families until 30 September.

Apr 1, 2025

DON'T CROSS THE LINE, TREAT WORKERS WITH RESPECT

The Allan Labor Government is putting work-related aggression and violence in the spotlight with a new campaign asking the community to not cross the line, and to stop and reflect before tempers rise. ‘Don’t crossthe line’ – a fresh campaign from WorkSafe Victoria – calls on everyday Victorians to consider the toll on workers who may experience yelling, swearing and hostility as part of their day to day work.

Mar 19, 2025

FREE KINDER KITS FOR 70,000 KIDS TO KICKSTART EDUCATION

The Allan Labor Government is giving a free Kinder Kit to every child starting three-year-old kindergarten – full of books, toys and stationery to help children get their best start in life.Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas have unveiled this year’s Kinder Kits, which about 70,000 children starting three-year-old kinder this year will receive.

Mar 14, 2025

BIG SCORE FOR COUNTRY FOOTY AND NETBALL IN 2025

The Allan Labor Government is getting behind regional footy and netball clubs ahead of the new season, with grants to make sure more Victorians get the chance to play the sport they love close to home.Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence and Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas have announced a new round of Country Football and Netball Program grants has opened.

Mar 14, 2025

SUPPORTING HEALTHY HABITS FOR VICTORIAN FAMILIES

The Allan Labor Government is helping more young Victorians and their families to lead active, healthy lifestyles – supporting local organisations to address health inequities in communities right across the state.Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today visited Kyneton High School – who is benefiting from an initiative run by one of 84 successful recipients of the $4.87 million VicHealth Growing Healthy Communities Grants program.

Mar 14, 2025

NEW TRADES HUB FOR UPGRADED GISBORNE SECONDARY COLLEGE

Gisborne Secondary College students are benefiting from new and upgraded facilities – and there’s more to come, with building work for a new trades hub now underway.Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas was joined by Principal Sarah Rose today turning the first sod on the new trades hub project.

Mar 14, 2025

THE SMALL BUSINESS BUS IS COMING TO TRENTHAM

The Allan Labor Government’s Small Business Bus will be rolling into Trentham offering free expert business advice to small business owners and those wanting to start a business.

Mar 14, 2025

DOZENS OF KINDERS CREATE 6,500 NEW PLACES FOR KIDS IN 2025

The Allan Labor Government is making sure thousands more children get a high-quality education at a local kindergarten with dozens of new or expanded services opening this year– creating more than 6,500 kinder places.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas visited Lancefield Kinder in February to celebrate the new kinder year and officially open the service – one of 65 new or expanded services welcoming children in 2025.

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