Media Releases

Jul 22, 2024

MAKING OUR ROADS SAFER FOR PEDESTRIANS

The Allan Labor Government is making it safer for Victorians to walk to school and get to major events – with almost 30 safety upgrades to make some of our busiest roads safer.

Jul 22, 2024

BACKING NEW IDEAS AND CREATIVE CAREERS IN MACEDON

Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks today announced more than $2.2 million in grants as part of the Creative Projects Fund to support 123 projects across the state including here in Macedon. The creative projects getting a boost span design, dance, literature, film, fashion, visual arts, music and more.

Jul 22, 2024

MORE FRONTLINE WORKERS TO ADDRESS FAMILY VIOLENCE

The Allan Labor Government is making sure people affected by family violence get the support they need – with a new program to help attract, recruit and retain frontline workers in the family violence and sexual assault sectors.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that a Central Highlands based project will receive a share of $1 million invested in the new Workforce Vacancies Demonstration Program.

Jul 19, 2024

TURN TRASH INTO TREASURE AT ROMSEY’S NEW RESALE SHOP

The Allan Labor Government is giving locals and visitors to Romsey a new way to recycle unwanted items and an alternative to buying new, while reducing waste to landfill and boosting Victoria’s recycling capacity as part of the transition to a thriving circular economy.

Jul 18, 2024

ARTWORKS TO CELEBRATE SIGNIFICANT VICTORIAN WOMEN

The Allan Labor Government is celebrating the role of women across Victoria with a new round of the Women’s Public Art Program – to install six new public artworks honouring remarkable women.Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins this week opened applications for the next round of the program.

Jul 16, 2024

TARADALE YOUTH SPACE OPENS

Taradale’s young people have new dedicated active recreation facilities in the heart of town with the completion of a new pump track, hit up wall and more, thanks to support from the Victorian Government.Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today joined Mount Alexander Shire Mayor, Cr Matthew Driscoll and the local community to officially open the new youth recreation space made possible by a $300,000 investment from the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.

Jul 12, 2024

NEW GISBORNE TENNIS CLUB TO GET A GLOW UP

The Allan Labor Government is building more swimming pools, sporting grounds and courts and pavilions across regional Victoria with grants from the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that Macedon will share in more than $20 million to make local facilities even better.

Jul 5, 2024

WOMEN IN MACEDON URGED TO TAKE PART IN PAIN INQUIRY

Local women and girls in Macedon are being urged to share their experiences with the Allan Labor Government’s landmark Inquiry Into Women’s Pain.Member for Macedon and Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas said that for too long,women’s health hadn’t been taken seriously, with women’s pain missed and dismissed.

Jul 3, 2024

HOOK, LINE AND SINKER: SUPERSIZED FISH STOCKING THIS WINTER

The Allan Labor Government is making sure little anglers in Macedon can get hooked on a new hobby these winter school holidays – with more than 35,000 catchable-size rainbow trout being stocked into 80 lakes across the state.

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