Media Releases

Jul 3, 2024

MORE SUPPORT FOR OUR VIBRANT MULTICULTURAL FESTIVALS

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that more than 240 organisations will share in $1.8 million through the Multicultural Festivals and Events Program and Regional Multicultural Festivals and Events Fund, including The Swiss Italian Festa in the Hepburn Shire.

Jul 3, 2024

APPLY NOW - GRANTS AVAILABLE TO TAKE THE ARTS ON TOUR

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today invited applications for the program, which provides grants of between $10,000 and $150,000 for artists and creative organisations to take their productions, performances and exhibitions to regional and outer-metropolitan Victoria.

Jul 1, 2024

NEW MACEDON RANGES SPORTS PRECINT KICKING GOALS

The Allan Labor Government is making sure more sports players and clubs in Macedon Ranges can play the sport they love close to home, with the new state-of-the-art sports precinct ready for kick off. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence joined Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas and representatives from Macedon Ranges Shire Council on Friday to officially announce the completion of Stage 1 of the new Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct, thanks to the Labor Government’s investment of $14.8 million.

Jun 28, 2024

SIX NEW WOMEN’S HEALTH HUBS TO BOOST ACCESS TO CARE

Member for Macedon and Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas joined Premier Jacinta Allan on Friday to announce that Kyneton is one of six new Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Hubs locations.

Jun 27, 2024

MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE FOR MACEDON’S TINIEST TOWNS

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced 13 new projects in Macedon are being delivered through the first round of the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund.

Jun 25, 2024

OVER $1.9M TO IMPROVE AND REFURBISH KINDERGARTENS IN MACEDON

The Allan Labor Government is providing funding to upgrade and improve early learning spaces with more than 1,248 kindergartens across Victoria to share in $28 million of funding to upgrade facilities and buy equipment. Grants will be given to a total of sixteen kindergartens in the Macedon electorate including up to $750,000 for larger projects and $150,000 for smaller ones, to upgrade buildings and outdoor areas.

Jun 25, 2024

EXPANDING HABITATS FOR VICTORIAN ICONIC WILDLIFE

The Allan Labor Government is protecting and restoring landscapes into vibrant natural habitats for Victoria’s threatened species with more environmental projects funded through the $77 million Bushbank program. In Macedon, $1,130,750 has been allocated for the Mount Macedon Plantation Restoration Project to restore about 70 hectares of native vegetation in areas previously managed as a pine plantation on Mount Macedon.

Jun 21, 2024

TRENTHAM OPENS NEW COMMUNITY HUB

The Trentham community now has a one-stop-shop to access the town’s services and host local events, thanks to the completion of the new community hub backed by the Allan Labor Government.Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today represented Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney to open The Mechanics Trentham alongside community members and representatives from all levels of government.

Jun 21, 2024

NEW FIRE STATION FOR MOUNT MACEDON

Mount Macedon Fire Brigade has welcomed a new fire station, better equipping volunteer firefighters to respond to emergencies and protect the community.Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas visited the Mount Macedon Fire Station to officially open the facility and congratulate brigade members.

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