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Creative Support Shores Up Jobs In Arts Organisations

The Victorian Government is supporting creative businesses across the state to find COVIDSafe ways to welcome back audiences and earn revenue through new grants for arts and cultural organisations.

Licence Testing Set To Resume Under Step Three

The Victorian Government is preparing for drivers’ licence tests to resume by providing extra assessment centres, beginning online testing for learners and cheaper testing for Victorians impacted by the suspension during the pandemic.

Celebrating Excellence In Victorian Schools

A secondary school teacher fostering cultural inclusion on the sports field, a principal driving education in the jobs of tomorrow and a primary school leading the way in student wellbeing are among the finalists acknowledged by the Victorian Government in this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards.

Lending A Hand To Deliver Sport And Recreation Facilities

The Victorian Government is backing community sport and recreation infrastructure across the state with applications now open for the second round of the $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme.

Veteran Support Now Just A Phone Call Away

An advice line backed by the Victorian Government for veterans in need of welfare support and advice on services has received thousands of enquiries since it was established in the response to the coronavirus pandemic in June.

Fishermans Bend Development Board Reappointed

City planning expert Meredith Sussex will continue to lead the organisation charged with advancing Australia’s largest urban renewal precinct – Fishermans Bend.

Fairness Extended For Commercial Tenants, Landlords

New regulations introduce proportional rent relief for commercial tenants and give powers for rent relief orders to be made when landlords refuse to negotiate in good faith with tenants suffering losses due to the pandemic.

Surveillance Testing To Keep Our Community Safe

Workers in high-risk industries will be asked to participate in a new Surveillance Testing Program as part of our defences against new coronavirus outbreaks, as we continue to take steps on the roadmap to reopening.

Ingrid Stitt Joins The Ministry

Growing up in the United Kingdom and arriving in Melbourne aged eight, one of the first things that struck Ingrid Stitt was the unique opportunities Australia afforded – that with a good, steady and safe job, you could build a life for yourself and your family.