FUNDING BOOST FOR MELBOURNE’S GROWING SUBURBS
Eligible councils in Melbourne’s outer suburbs can expect more parks, town hubs and playgrounds, thanks to the Andrew Labor Government’s $50 million boost to the Growing Suburbs Fund.
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DIAMOND CREEK AMBULANCE STATION A STEP CLOSER
A state-of-the-art, stand-alone ambulance station being built at Diamond Creek by the Andrews Labor Government is a step closer.
NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK EXHIBITION OPENS TODAY
History buffs are set to descend on South Morang, with National Archaeology Week and an historical artefact exhibition both launched today at the City of Whittlesea Civic Centre.
HURSTBRIDGE STATION CAR PARK SET FOR UPGRADE
Hurstbridge Station passengers will receive 120 sealed car parking spaces and a range of other upgrades, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s investment in more car parks at the suburban stations that need them most.
WHITTLESEA KIDS RISE TO PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE
Eager young readers in Whittlesea have embraced the challenge set by Premier Daniel Andrews to read more books.
FUNDING BOOST FOR YARRAMBAT PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kids across Melbourne’s northern region will get the world-class school they deserve, with the Andrews Labor Government investing an additional $5.3 million for the construction of Stage 2 of Yarrambat Park Primary School.
Building A Better Bridge Inn Road And Yan Yean Road
Drivers in the growing northern suburbs will get a faster, less congested commute with massive new upgrades to Bridge Inn Road and Yan Yean Road in Doreen.
FUTURE WALLAN SPORTS AND AQUATIC CENTRE UNDER WAY
The Wallan Sports and Aquatic Centre is a step closer thanks to Andrews Labor Government funding.
NEW SCHOOLS FOR MELBOURNE’S GROWING NORTH
Kids across Melbourne's northern suburbs will get the world-class schools they deserve, as the Andrews Labor Government gets on with the job of building brand new schools for our rapidly growing suburbs and school communities.
GETTING ON WITH MELBOURNE’S MISSING ROAD LINK
Procurement for Victoria’s biggest ever transport project, the North East Link, will start within the first 100 days of a re-elected Andrews Labor Government.
Planning ahead for female sports in Hurstbridge
Funding has been secured to develop plans for female friendly facilities at Ben Frilay Oval in Hurstbridge. Member for Yan Yean, Danielle Green, visited the oval today to announce the Andrews Government will provide $10,000 to the Hurstbridge Football and Netball Club for infrastructure planning..
Work underway on Yarrambat Park Primary School
Preparation work has officially commenced on the site of the new Yarrambat Park Primary School in Doreen. Labor Member for Yan Yean, Danielle Green, today turned the first sod at the Patience Avenue site, with major works to commence over coming weeks. The new school..
Grants available to stamp out graffiti in Mitchell Shire
Communities across Mitchell Shire are being urged to work with council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. Labor MPs Danielle Green and Jaclyn Symes today announced the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants are now open and that funding of..
MORE POLICE FOR MELBOURNE’S NORTH TO SUPPORT SAFER COMMUNITIES
Melbourne’s northern suburbs will see more police on the streets, with an additional 61 police officers due to hit the beat over the next year as the Andrews Labor Government continues to deliver the biggest boost to police resources in history. Premier Daniel Andrews and..
Liberals ripping away support for Neighbourhood Houses
Liberals ripping away support for Neighbourhood Houses More than 50 neighbourhood houses stand to lose vital funding including Wallan Neighbourhood House, after the Turnbull Liberal Government quietly gutted a national childcare program. Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham has confirmed he will cut the National Occasional..
Bringing the best of the arts to Mitchell Shire
Applications are now open for the Andrews Government’s Small Regional Presenters program to bring new shows, performances and festivals to Victorian communities. Labor MPs Danielle Green and Jaclyn Symes are encouraging local not-for-profit arts groups, arts societies, venues and Mitchell Shire Council to apply for..
Heritage Grants to help preserve local icons
The Andrews Government is providing an opportunity to restore some much loved heritage assets across Melbourne’s outer north. Labor Member for Yan Yean, Danielle Green, today announced that round three of the Labor Government’s Living Heritage Program is now open. Ms Green said the program..
Time for The North to get active
Communities in Melbourne’s northern suburbs are again being urged to get active through the Premier’s Active April challenge, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. Yan Yean MP, Danielle Green today urged locals to spring into action and sign up for Active April. Ms Green..