Media Releases

Oct 7, 2024

PROTECTING VICTORIAN NEWBORNS AND INFANTS NEXT WINTER

The Allan Labor Government is protecting Victorian newborns and infants from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) next winter as part of a free hybrid immunisation program. ‍Member for Macedon and Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas has announced $18.7 million to deliver a new long-acting monoclonal antibody as part of a coordinated national prevention program for unprotected newborns and eligible infants up to eight months.

Oct 4, 2024

NEW KYNETON WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC

More local women will soon have access to free and comprehensive care and support – with the Allan Labor Government announcing the location of the next five women’s health clinics.Minister for Health and Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has announced Central Highlands Rural Health in Kyneton, as one of the next locations to open under a four-year plan to open 20 specialised women’s health clinics.

Oct 3, 2024

POWERING UP VICTORIA’S WORLD FAMOUS LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY

The Allan Labor Government is making sure Victoria remains the live music capital of Australia, investing in gigs and festivals that light up our music industry. Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks has announced a $3.9 million boost for music festivals, musicians, and live music venues that will share in the funding, alongside programs for emerging regional musicians, culturally and linguistically diverse artists, event producers and young performers.

Oct 1, 2024

BRINGING MORE EVENTS AND JOBS TO HEPBURN

The Allan Labor Government is making sure more regional communities across Macedon can attract, stage and deliver sporting, cultural and entertainment events on their doorstop, with new grants set to attract thousands of visitors, create more jobs and back local businesses across the state.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas announced today a successful grant for the 2025 ChillOut Festival from the latest round of the Labor Government’s $38 million Regional Events Fund.

Oct 1, 2024

HOOK, LINE AND SINKER: SUPERSIZED FISH STOCKING THIS SPRING

More than 70 lakes across Victoria are now brimming with rainbow trout ready for families to enjoy the great outdoors these school holidays – thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos announced that 35,000 rainbow trout have been released into lakes across Victoria, thanks to the Labor Government’s $96 million package to improve fishing, boating and piers.

Oct 1, 2024

EIGHT DAYS OF FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR SENIORS

The Allan Labor Government is supporting older Victorians to explore everything Seniors Festival has to offer, with eight days of free public transport for Seniors Card holders.Minister for Ageing Ingrid Stitt and Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams visited Flinders Street Station today to encourage more than a million Seniors Card holders to take advantage of the free travel to explore Victoria, visit attractions and participate in Victorian Seniors Festival events.

Oct 1, 2024

GIVING VICTORIANS A SAY ON MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES

Victorian parents and carers now have a valuable opportunity to help improve Victoria's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service through a new survey launched by the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn announced the survey is now open, inviting everyone who has used the service in the past two years to provide their feedback.

Sep 26, 2024

NEW CHANGE ROOMS FOR NEXT GEN OF FEMALE RIDERS

Kyneton Racecourse will soon have upgraded jockey rooms thanks to a funding boost from the Allan Labor Government.Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines today announced a $260,000 grant from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund to help refurbish and expand the jockey rooms at Kyneton Racecourse.

Sep 25, 2024

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS RURAL HEALTH ANNOUNCED AS A FINALIST IN PUBLIC HEALTHCARE AWARDS

Central Highlands Rural Health is a finalist in two categories in the Public Healthcare Awards, which will be held in November.

Media Releases

PROTECTING VICTORIAN NEWBORNS AND INFANTS NEXT WINTER

NEW KYNETON WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC

POWERING UP VICTORIA’S WORLD FAMOUS LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY

BRINGING MORE EVENTS AND JOBS TO HEPBURN

HOOK, LINE AND SINKER: SUPERSIZED FISH STOCKING THIS SPRING

EIGHT DAYS OF FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR SENIORS

GIVING VICTORIANS A SAY ON MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES

NEW CHANGE ROOMS FOR NEXT GEN OF FEMALE RIDERS

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS RURAL HEALTH ANNOUNCED AS A FINALIST IN PUBLIC HEALTHCARE AWARDS

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