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The Allan Labor Government is supporting the recovery of Australia’s oldest continuously operating Chinese temple, ensuring it remains a cherished cultural landmark for generations to come. The heritage-listed See Yup Temple, located on Raglan Street in South Melbourne, has been awarded a $60,000 grant to aid the See Yup Society of Melbourne in restoring and … Continued
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A busy intersection in Clifton Springs is now safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers following upgrades funded through the Allan Labor Government’s Safe Local Roads and Streets Program. Construction of a roundabout and raised pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Bay Shore Avenue and Jetty Road is now complete and the speed limit has been … Continued
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An investigation by nature protection groups has exposed a disturbing trend of logging endangered wildlife habitat on private land. The discovery comes only months after the Victorian Government finally put a stop to logging native forests on public land on January 1, 2024. Over a dozen projects have been identified, from the Central … Continued
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Thursday 12 September 2024 Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) president Ross Jamieson has condemned the Victorian Energy Minister’s announcement of impending draft regulations to force households to switch from gas to electric hot water and heating appliances. “The Minister’s statement yesterday shows the Premier’s announcement to exclude cooktops from their electrification agenda on … Continued
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The Albanese Labor Government and Allan Labor Government are working together to deliver a groundbreaking support program for Victorian adults experiencing psychological distress. Victorian Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt and Federal Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Emma McBride today announced that Mind Australia and ermha365 have been appointed to deliver the … Continued
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The Allan Labor Government will work with South Australia and the Commonwealth to introduce age limits for social media – to protect children from harm and help parents push back against the tech giants. Premier Jacinta Allan, Minister for Education Ben Carroll and Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn today visited South Melbourne Primary School to … Continued
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Monday, 9 September 2024 Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) president Ross Jamieson has welcomed the Victorian Government’s first step towards a more commonsense approach to gas. The Premier, Jacinta Allan, today announced the exclusion of gas cooktops from the government’s push on electrification which will allow households the opportunity to choose if they … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release Empty buses won’t lower emissions: Now that bus contracts have been announced the minister must transform the broken bus system, starting with the west. Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams today announced new contracts for Melbourne’s bus operators, consolidating contracts and, the minister says, reducing emissions. … Continued
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Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith was reappointed on Friday as Victoria’s Small Business Commissioner for a further five years. McAlary-Smith is the keeper of the canary in the coalmine that is Victoria’s economy As the statutory authority on small business disputes and retail leasing, the Commissioner is privy to the hardships and tensions of Victorian small businesses and … Continued
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The Allan Labor Government is making sure patients always have a voice – with the launch of a new family escalation system to ensure their concerns are heard. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today launched the Urgent Care Helpline service which will initially be trialed at select Victorian health services, beginning with Northern Health from … Continued
