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English Football Frenzy To Take Over Melbourne This May

Tottenham Hotspur FC, Newcastle United FC and Arsenal Women FC will headline an exciting series of international football club matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium in May this year, secured by the Allan Labor Government.

Find Your Local School: 2025 School Zones Released

The Allan Labor Government has released next year’s school zones on the Find my School website – making it easier for families to enrol in their fantastic local government schools for 2025.

Celebrating Multicultural Communities Across Victoria

The Allan Labor Government will continue its strong investment in multicultural festivals and events with the opening of a new round of grants as part of the Multicultural Festivals and Events Program.

Cracking Down On Underquoting

The Allan Labor Government’s underquoting taskforce is patrolling across Victoria, enforcing real estate law and cracking down on estate agents doing the wrong thing.

Investing In Women To Keep Gender Equality On Track

The Allan Labor Government is continuing to support and create opportunities for women in transport - with representation across the industry increasing by 13 per cent in the past six years.

More Victorians Stepping In To Save Lives

More bystanders than ever before are stepping in to save the lives of Victorians experiencing cardiac arrest – putting into action CPR skills or using a nearby Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).

Encouraging Students To Embrace ANZAC Spirit

Victorian students are encouraged to explore how Victorians came together to build the Shrine of Remembrance and other war memorials as part of the 2024 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize competition.

Extending Protection For Victims Of Collapsed Builders

The Allan Labor Government is extending the Liquidated Builders Customer Support Payment Scheme to help Victorians whose builder has become insolvent without taking out insurance on their behalf – as required by law.

Victorians To Have Their Say On Housing Plan

The Allan Labor Government is asking all Victorians to have their say about the cities, suburbs, towns and regions they want to live in, and the kind of Victoria we want to build for future generations.

More Dads Groups To Support Victorian Fathers

The Allan Labor Government is helping new Victorian dads feel supported and connected – awarding $2 million in grants to 18 community organisations and local councils to establish more Dads Groups across the state.

Applications Open For Community Road Safety Funding

Victorian councils, schools and not-for-profit organisations can now apply for Allan Labor Government funding to improve road safety and reduce the number of lives lost on local roads.

Celebrating Our Cultural Diversity

Tens of thousands of people will gather across the state at celebrations hosted by Victoria’s diverse multicultural communities over the next month - supported by the Allan Labor Government’s $12 million investment to promote and grow our multicultural festivals.

Grand Prix On Track To Drive Jobs Boost For Victorians

The 2024 Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix is set to top last year’s record-breaking crowds, with support from the Allan Labor Government ensuring the event is an epic boost for local jobs, visitation and our economy.

More Mental Health And Addiction Specialists

The Allan Labor Government is ensuring mental health professionals have the skills they need to support Victorians living with addiction – awarding 20 scholarships to upskill the workforce and expand access to care.