I rise to congratulate proud Kokatha/Gunditjmara man David Arden, a noted guitarist, singer and storyteller who lives in my electorate of Mill Park.

The proposed Sea to Summit experience in East Gippsland is a step closer, with research into the multi-day walking trail showing strong support from stakeholders and the local community.

Food supply chain businesses can now click-and-collect rapid antigen tests at two Bunnings stores as part of an Andrews Labor Government pilot.

Final preparations are underway at the Victorian Quarantine Hub with the facility due to accept its first residents from Monday.

The Andrews Labor Government is drought proofing the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne − with high-quality recycled water now being used to irrigate the award-winning Australian Garden and plant nursery.

Victorians are urged to have their say on the state’s real estate industry, with a public consultation paper launching today to ensure current consumer laws are best supporting fair and easy access to the housing market.

Victorians from multicultural communities are invited to enter a new photography competition and tell their story.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Melbourne’s Greek community share the wonders of their ancient past in an Australian-first exhibition which brings precious artefacts from Greece exclusively to Melbourne.

Landmark reforms introduced by the Andrews Labor Government to protect LGBTIQ+ Victorians against harmful practices have come into effect, putting an end to bigoted practices that seek to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Construction has begun on a world-class veterinary facility at Werribee Open Range Zoo to treat sick and injured koalas and other precious wildlife from across western Victoria.

Young Victorians geared up for a career in the automotive industry are being given the opportunity to fulfill their dreams through a training program for at-risk young people, funded by the Andrews Labor Government.

The Andrews Labor Government is improving gas heater safety in Victoria by setting a minimum servicing standard for Type A gas appliances such as stoves and cookers, heaters and hot water services.

More Aboriginal organisations and community groups will be able to support their communities with applications open for funding to deliver more Aboriginal frontline family violence services and initiatives.

Building on efforts to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children and young people in the justice system, the Victorian Government has today unveiled Wirkara Kulpa, Victoria’s first Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy.

All elective surgery across public and private hospitals can resume by the end of the month, as the impact of the Omicron wave continues to subside and stabilise.

The Andrews Labor Government is investigating long-term reforms to the state’s electricity distribution network following prolonged power outages caused by last year’s severe storms.

Victorian community sports clubs are being encouraged to register as an activity provider to make it more affordable for families across the state to get into community sport.

Sunshine Station will be expanded to add a new regional platform by 2029, as part of its transformation into a transport superhub and the key connection point for the regions, Melbourne CBD and the airport.