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Zoos Victoria Celebrates 160 Years

Victoria’s Zoos are celebrating 160 years of wildlife conservation with school holiday activities free for kids, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Improving Access To Victoria‘s Coastline

The Andrews Labor Government is investing in safer and improved access to our coastline, to ensure we’re protecting our environment while encouraging more people to enjoy our beautiful beaches.

Predator-Proof Fence Protecting Precious Wildlife

The Andrews Labor Government is protecting endangered species like the Eastern Barred Bandicoot and the Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby with upgrades to strengthen the predator-proof fence at Mt Rothwell.

Statement From The Premier

On behalf of our Government, and every Victorian, we offer our deep condolences to His Majesty King Charles III, The Royal Family, and all those mourning the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

First Look At New Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail

The Andrews Labor Government is creating a new world-class eco-tourism experience along the Great Ocean Road with a new coastal walking trail to allow visitors to explore from Torquay to Skenes Creek uninterrupted.

Regenerating Ten Thousand MCGs Of Habitat

The Andrews Labor Government is transforming an area the equivalent of 10,000 MCGs into healthy habitat for native wildlife, capturing carbon and creating regional jobs.

Ground-Breaking Farmers Cutting Food Waste

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Victorian vegetable producers to keep food waste from landfill, with innovations that create new jobs and revenue streams.

Free Solar Training For Plumbers

The Andrews Labor Government is growing Victoria’s clean energy workforce and upskilling Victorians to take advantage of jobs in the booming renewables sector.

Green Machine To Turn Heads Across Corangamite

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) is driving environmental awareness by taking delivery of its first State Government fleet vehicle to feature 100 per cent zero emission technology.

A New View Of Our Famous Shipwreck Coast

Visitors to Victoria’s south-west will soon have another place to view the dramatic scenery of Shipwreck Coast with tenders sought for a new lookout in the Port Campbell National Park.

Fourth Bins Roll Out To Divert Waste From Landfill

Thousands of Victorian households will soon be able to recycle more efficiently and divert tonnes of waste from landfill thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s roll-out of the four-bin waste and recycling system.

Setting The Seven-Star Standard For New Homes

Victorians will benefit from new national construction standards that make new homes cheaper to heat and cool, more accessible and comfortable to live in, and more resilient to extreme weather.

Koala Ward Opens At Werribee Open Range Zoo

A new world-class wildlife hospital at Werribee Open Range Zoo is now fully operational to treat sick and injured wildlife in Victoria’s western region as part of the response to the devastating 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires.

Protecting Our Precious Platypus

The Andrews Labor Government is taking urgent action to protect the platypus, funding research to better understand the much-loved but mysterious native species.

Renewable Energy Powering Up Geelong

Geelong’s major services are reducing their emissions and cutting energy costs with a new agreement to run off 100 per cent renewable electricity from a local wind farm.