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HELPING BUSY FAMILIES COVER THE COSTS OF KIDS SPORT IN WERRIBEE The Allan Labor Government is helping busy Werribee families with the cost of living and making sure more kids get the opportunity to play the sport they love, with another round of $200 sport..

CELEBRATING VICTORIA’S EXPORT CHAMPIONS

Victoria’s top exporters have been celebrated at the 45th Governor of Victoria Export Awards, with 14 businesses taking out top honours for championing homegrown products and services on the global stage. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas last week joined the Governor of Victoria, Professor..

GLOBAL TECH COMPANY TO CREATE LOCAL VICTORIAN JOBS

The Allan Labor Government is creating highly skilled jobs and boosting the state’s technology sector by partnering with a global tech company to scale up operations in Victoria. In Delhi today, Premier Jacinta Allan announced that Sonata Software, a global tech company, will establish its..

WERRIBEE SCHOOLS TO TICK OFF MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

Schools in Werribee are receiving a boost to essential maintenance projects, thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced schools in the area are among 59 to share in over $20 million in funding for 62 maintenance projects under the Planned..

INTERNATIONAL CREDIT RATING REAFFIRMS STRONG ECONOMY

The Allan Labor Government today welcomed Victoria’s AA+ credit rating by international credit agency, Fitch Ratings. The Fitch rating affirms a stable outlook for Victoria and states our ‘strong and diverse economy’ will support a continued recovery in the state’s fiscal position, following the challenges..

VICTORIA SAYS NO TO CAPS, YES TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Victoria will continue to be Australia’s number one destination for students, as the Allan Labor Government launches a fund to help more Victorian universities and TAFEs take their education offering to the world. In Delhi today – following the announcement of an expanded partnership between..

FALCONS FLYING HIGH ON THE BIG SCREEN

Fans of Wyndham Vale Falcons Football Club and Wyndham Vale Cricket Club can keep up with all the latest action, thanks to a new LED scoreboard at their home ground at Wyndham Vale South Reserve. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today joined Wyndham City Council..

GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE THE FACTS THEY NEED TO STOP VAPING

The Allan Labor Government is backing a new initiative that will see local councils, universities, sporting clubs and community organisations join forces to help stop young people vaping. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced a $2 million investment to deliver workshops, community events, and develop..

MORE SUPPORT ON THE WAY FOR VICTORIA’S TINY TOWNS

Big things are coming to Victoria’s tiniest towns with new support through the Allan Labor Government’s Tiny Towns Fund set to make our smallest communities even better places to live, work and visit. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today welcomed the announcement that Round 2..

PLANNING FOR NEW KINDERS IN WERRIBEE

Good News Lutheran College can start planning for new kinder facilities in Werribee, thanks to a grant from the Allan Labor Government. Member for Werribee announced that Good News Lutheran College will receive $150,000 as part of the Building Blocks Planning grants. Good News Lutheran..

MORE PARKS FOR PUPS ACROSS VICTORIA

The Allan Labor Government is investing $5 million to build 16 new or upgraded dog parks across the state, providing Victorians and their fury friends more green open spaces to enjoy close to home. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging local councils to put..

Bigger, Better Werribee Mercy ED Another Step Closer

The Allan Labor Government is getting on with delivering world-class healthcare for families in Melbourne’s west, with main works now underway on the critical expansion of Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department. Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas today turned the first sod on the massive..

Connecting Victorian Producers To Global Markets

The Allan Labor Government is backing regional farmers and food and beverage businesses to increase their exports and explore new markets by partnering with the Albanese Labor Government. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced the establishment of trade managers in Barwon South West, Grampians,..

Record Number Of Victorians In Jobs

Job numbers under the Allan Labor Government continue to grow, as Victoria’s healthy economy sees more workers securing employment across the state. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released today shows that over 26,000 Victorians found jobs in July, propelling total employment to a record..

Giving Sexual Harassment Victim-Survivors A Voice

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) were meant to protect trade secrets. These days, too often, they’re being used to silence victims of sexual harassment. These victims – overwhelmingly women – are being asked to sign these agreements, as part of their settlement. What is actually being bought..

Boosting Crucial Capital For Victorian Startups

The Allan Labor Government is backing Victorian startups – with support for new investment funds to inject more resources into good startups. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas last night attended the Victorian Startup Gala and announced a $2.4 million investment into eight new Venture..

MASSIVE BOOST FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN WERRIBEE

The Allan Labor Government is ensuring that every Victorian student can learn in the best facilities – with dozens of local, low-fee Catholic schools to receive funding to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities, including in Werribee. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Our Lady..

New Research Protecting Victorians From Poor Air Quality

The Allan Labor Government is making sure Victorians are protected from airborne infections, pollution, bushfire smoke and a changing climate with support for a new research project. Minister for Medical Research Ben Carroll today announced Burnet Institute will deliver the Pathway to Clean Indoor Air..