Media Releases

Feb 11, 2025

Improved mobile coverage for the Macedon Ranges

Locals and visitors to the Goldie area in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges are benefiting from improved mobile coverage thanks to the joint Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) and the Allan State Government’s Connecting Victoria Program. A new macro cell base station at Goldie is providing new and improved 4G mobile coverage to areas that previously experienced limited reception.

Feb 11, 2025

Connectivity boost for Tylden

Locals and visitors to Tylden in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges are benefiting from improved mobile coverage thanks to a joint investment by the Albanese Government and the Allan Labor Governments. The deployment of a new Telstra macro cell mobile site provides improved mobile coverage and connectivity to the Tylden area,including along the Kyneton to Trentham roadway, the Calder Highway, and along the nearby rail line.

Feb 11, 2025

GRANTS TO MAKE KINDERGARTENS INCLUSIVE FOR ALL

The Allan Labor Government is making kindergartens more inclusive and accessible for all children – with more than 400 services sharing in $9 million to upgrade facilities and buy specialist equipment.Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Building Blocks Inclusion Grants program which delivers critical funding for upgrades and equipment to help Victorian kids reach their full potential.

Feb 11, 2025

MAKING SURE ALL WOMEN IN MACEDON THE CARE THEY NEED

The Allan Labor Government will deliver a free virtual women’s health clinic – making it easier for women across Macedon to access services like endometriosis and pelvic pain care, menstrual health, cervical screening, menopause care, breast health care and abortion.

Feb 11, 2025

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR WOMEN'S HONOUR ROLL

The Allan Labor Government is recognising women who have made outstanding contributions to Victoria through the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins today opened nominations for the 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women, calling on Victorians to nominate someone inspirational to join the Roll.

Feb 11, 2025

PLENTY OF FISH THANKS TO RECORD STOCKING

Victorian fishers are in for a bumper season, with more chances to hook line and sinker a Murray cod thanks to 10 years of record fish stocking by the Allan Labor Government.

Feb 11, 2025

LATEST INITIATIVES TO POWER MACEDON’S MUSIC INDUSTRY

The Allan Labor Government is backing Victoria’s music industry with more gigs and more support for artists to build their music careers in Macedon.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the opening of the latest rounds of the Music Works and Victorian Gig Fund grants. Victorian musicians, bands, music workers and venues will receive a boost with the latest round of the Music Works grants program now open for applications, and the 10,000 Gigs: Victorian Gig Fund opening on 30 January.

Feb 7, 2025

MORE KINDERGARTEN PLACES FOR LANCEFIELD FAMILIES

The Allan Labor Government is giving more children the best start in life, with building work at a brand-new kindergarten in Lancefield now complete – providing more local families access to a high-quality education program close to home.Premier Jacinta Allan and Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today visited Lancefield Primary School to announce the new kinder, Lancefield Children’s Centre, is open for business next door.

Jan 30, 2025

UNEARTHING AND BACKING VICTORIAN CREATIVE TALENT

The Allan Labor Government is investing in local creative talent and ideas by backing Victorian artists to deliver new work, build their careers and expand their audiences.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas is encouraging the local creative community to apply to the Creative Projects Fund which supports Victorian artists, creative collectives and organisations to develop exciting new work and undertake professional development opportunities.

Media Releases

Improved mobile coverage for the Macedon Ranges

Connectivity boost for Tylden

GRANTS TO MAKE KINDERGARTENS INCLUSIVE FOR ALL

MAKING SURE ALL WOMEN IN MACEDON THE CARE THEY NEED

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR WOMEN'S HONOUR ROLL

PLENTY OF FISH THANKS TO RECORD STOCKING

LATEST INITIATIVES TO POWER MACEDON’S MUSIC INDUSTRY

MORE KINDERGARTEN PLACES FOR LANCEFIELD FAMILIES

UNEARTHING AND BACKING VICTORIAN CREATIVE TALENT

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