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Record Year For Energy Bill Busting Solar Hot Water

The Andrews Labor Government’s $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program is helping a record number of Victorians save on their energy bills by replacing ageing household water heaters with solar-powered hot water or an energy efficient heat pump.

Hospital’s Green Machines Driving Future Health Benefits

Barwon Health is accelerating zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) take-up by switching to six battery electric cars for use by staff at the University Hospital Geelong, as part of a statewide Andrews Labor Government drive.

Boosting Businesses And Busting Waste

The Andrews Labor Government is helping businesses across the state to avoid waste and create new commercial opportunities for recycled products, creating new local jobs and industries.

Supporting Landcare Volunteers Across Victoria

Victoria’s Landcare volunteers are receiving more support thanks to this year’s Victorian Landcare Grants and Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants.

Boosting Recycling In Regional Victoria

The Andrews Labor Government is helping thousands of regional Victorians reduce landfill and improve recycling with new separated glass and organic waste drop-off points opening across Victoria.

Newstead On Its Way To Clean Energy

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting community-owned renewable energy projects, driving down energy bills and reducing emissions to combat climate change.

Fees Waived For Flood Waste

The Victorian Government is helping flood-affected communities clean up and recover by removing charges to dispose of flood waste.

Ramping Up The Iconic Yarra Bike Trail

The Andrews Labor Government is making Melbourne’s famous Main Yarra Trail more accessible and bike-friendly with a spectacular new ramp.

Hospital’s New Zero-Emission Cars Make Maldon Healthier

Dhelkaya Health is accelerating the take-up of zero-emission vehicles by accepting delivery of three battery electric cars for use by Maldon Hospital staff as part of a statewide Andrews Labor Government drive.

New Dog Parks Springing Up Across Victoria

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering 31 new off-leash dog parks across Melbourne and regional Victoria, creating more space for our four-legged friends to run and play.

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.

Backing Manufacturers To Lead Our Low Carbon Future

Businesses are being supported to upskill and capitalise on opportunities to manufacture low carbon products, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Ben Carroll today announced applications are now open for the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program – a Labor Government investment..