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Record Jobs, Strong Growth And A Path To Surplus

Record jobs, strong growth and a return to surplus tell the story of Victoria’s remarkable economic recovery from the global pandemic – and new investments from the Andrews Labor Government will keep that momentum strong.

Delivering World Class Care For Victorians At Home

Thousands more Victorians will now get access to our best clinicians, allied health professionals and nurses from the comfort of their own homes thanks to a massive funding boost in the Victorian Budget 2022/23. 

Cutting Home And Business Energy Bills

The Andrews Labor Government is helping even more Victorians save hundreds of dollars each year on their energy bills. Eligibility for Victoria’s nation leading $1.3 billion Solar Homes program will be expanded, enabling households to access rebates for both solar panels and solar hot water..

60 Boom Gates Gone For Good

The finish line is in sight at Glenroy, as progress to remove Melbourne’s 60th dangerous and congested level crossing at Glenroy Road and build a new Glenroy Station reaches the final stages.

Literacy And Numeracy Sample GAT Questions Released

Sample questions are now available for teachers, students and their families to view ahead of the new-look General Achievement Test (GAT) to be held this year as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s reform of the VCE and VCAL system.

Supporting Victoria’s Future Clean Energy Workforce

The Andrews Labor Government has secured a fleet of hybrid and electric vehicles for SuniTAFE, to ensure automotive apprentices in Swan Hill and Mildura have the skills they need for Victoria’s clean energy future.

Over 200,000 Trees For The West

The Andrews Labor Government is tackling climate change with 210,000 new trees being planted in the west of Melbourne by November, growing green spaces, driving down pollution and creating jobs.

Electric Buses En Route To Regional Victoria

Electric buses will enter the regional bus network for the first time as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s three-year Zero Emissions Bus Trial – creating a cleaner and more sustainable transport network.

Wonders Of Ancient Greece Arrive At Melbourne Museum

The Andrews Labor Government is reconnecting Victoria’s Greek community with artefacts from their past while delivering Victorians a once in a lifetime opportunity to marvel at the wonders of Ancient Greece.

High Vax Rate Means Most Restrictions Can Safely Ease

As the peak of the Omicron wave begins to subside – and with almost 70 per cent of adults now armed with their third dose – Victoria will move into winter safely with most restrictions removed from 11:59pm, Friday 22 April.

More Vaccinators To Return To Hospital System

Victoria’s army of COVID-19 vaccinators will start returning to the public hospital system, following an extraordinary year delivering more than 6.1 million doses through the country’s best performing state-run vaccination system.

Grants, Concessions Help More Victorians Buy First Home

Victorian first-home buyers are being supported with millions of dollars in grants and concessions each week to help them realise their dreams – and the Andrews Labor Government is urging more people to get involved.