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BACKING LOCAL BUSINESSES IN WERRIBEE

The Victorian Government is backing a community-led project in Werribee that will support small businesses and boost the local economy. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that Committee for Wyndham has received a $20,000 grant from the third round of the Business Chambers and..

MORE INVESTMENT TO HELP COMMUNITIES GET ACTIVE

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to support grassroots sport with new facilities on the way for Wyndham Vale. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that the Labor Government would contribute up to $200,000 to deliver the Wyndham Vale South Reserve upgrades. The project..

Victoria On The Move As Our Economy Bounces Back

Jobs and investment have bounced back to be above pre-pandemic levels as Victoria’s Annual Financial Report reveals a resilient economy and a rapid recovery from the impact of a one-in-100-year event. More than 600,000 jobs have been created in Victoria since the Andrews Labor Government..

New Elephant Trail Takes Form At Werribee Zoo

The expansion of Werribee Open Range Zoo into a world-class destination in the heart of Melbourne’s west is underway, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $88 million redevelopment. Minister for the Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio today unveiled a prototype for perimeter fencing..

BOOSTING MOBILE CONNECTIVITY IN CITY OF WYNDHAM

The Victorian Government is fast-tracking the delivery of improved mobile services to better connect Victorians living and working in the City of Wyndham. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas, Member for Altona Jill Hennessy and Member for Tarneit Sarah Connolly today announced the Victorian Government has..

SUPPORTING AND CONNECTING VICTORIA‘S YOUNG PEOPLE

Grassroots organisations connecting young Victorians through sports, arts and music are set to receive a major boost thanks to the latest round of an Andrews Labor Government grants program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas and Member for Tarneit Sarah Connolly announced the Victorian Bangladeshi Community..

BACKING WERRIBEE‘S FAST-GROWING COMMUNITY

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to support Wyndham’s fast-growing community with the infrastructure it needs. Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne announced the latest round of projects from the Labor Government’s $50 million Growing Suburbs Fund. The fund supports councils build the community centres,..

Celebrating Victoria’s International Education Excellence

A student nurse who triaged COVID patients for testing at hospitals during the pandemic and Geelong’s innovative Gordon Institute of TAFE have been honoured at the Victorian International Education Awards. Minister for Trade Tim Pallas congratulated the finalists and winners who have excelled and made..

Environment A Winner Thanks To Business Growth Fund

A strategic fund created by the Andrews Labor Government, Aware Super and Spirit Super will support new green jobs in recycling through its latest investment. The $250 million Victorian Business Growth Fund has invested in Pacific Metal Group and Cougar Recycling, increasing capability to service..

Backing Somerton Innovator To Grow Jobs Pipeline

A vital Victorian business is set to expand, backed by a strategic fund created by the Andrews Labor Government and two of Australia’s leading superannuantion funds Aware Super and Spirit Super. The $250 million Victorian Business Growth Fund is investing in Steel Mains, the nation’s..

Zero Emissions Bus Manufacturer Makes Melbourne Home

Electric bus developer Ebusco has chosen Melbourne for its Asia Pacific operational headquarters creating new jobs and supporting the Andrews Labor Government’s Climate Change Strategy. Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Ben Carroll yesterday welcomed the company’s announcement at the launch of the Ebusco 2.2..

New Early Parenting Centre On The Way For Wyndham

New mums and dads will soon have better access to early parenting support in a purpose-built facility, with construction now underway on the Andrews Labor Government’s new Early Parenting Centre in Wyndham. Designed to help families with children under four years of age, the new..

Game On For Jobs As Kiwi Games Studio Lands In Melbourne

Independent Wellington-based games company A44, renowned for its sophisticated visual effects and lifelike gameplay, has chosen Melbourne for its Australian headquarters. A founding member of London-based global games collective Kepler Interactive, A44’s move will include a games development studio, enhancing Victoria’s burgeoning development industry. The..

Taking Victoria’s Education Technology To The World

Victorian education technology companies are proving their products around the world as they pursue new contracts, backed by a program supported by the Andrews Labor Government. A symposium this week heard about progress of nine Victorian companies that received funding under the Labor Government’s $800,000..

VITAL DEER CONTROL PROGRAMS PROTECTING VICTORIA’S PARKS

The environmental impacts of Victoria’s deer population will be reduced with new control programs that will better protect communities, agriculture and biodiversity. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has announced that $6.5 million has been allocated to support 26 projects to reduce the impact of deer..

Victoria-Ho Chi Minh City Connection To Drive Jobs Growth

Victorian businesses will have access to more opportunities with Vietnam as part of a new agreement to boost the state’s economic partnership and trade relationship with Ho Chi Minh City. Minister for Trade Tim Pallas announced today that the Victorian Government had signed a Memorandum..

Campaign Backs More Women To Build A Career In Construction

A new campaign that highlights the success of women in construction will be used to encourage more women and girls to pursue a career in the building industry, breaking down long-standing barriers. Minister for Industrial Relations Tim Pallas launched the “She Built It” digital, radio..

Regional Victorian Unemployment Falls To New Low

Victoria’s strong and resilient economy is continuing to drive a vibrant labour market with unemployment across regional Victoria dropping to another record low. Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that Victoria’s regional unemployment rate fell to 2.8 per cent in August – from..