Victoria’s Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Starts
The Andrews Government has delivered on its commitment to ban single-use plastic shopping bags in Victoria, reducing plastic pollution and helping protect the environment.
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A Stronger Renewable Energy Target For Victoria
Victoria’s new renewable energy target is now enshrined in law, creating thousands of jobs, putting more energy into the grid and driving down energy prices. Legislation to boost Victoria’s Renewable Energy Target (VRET) to 50 per cent by 2030 has passed Victorian Parliament – delivering..
New Chief Executive Officer For Sustainability Victoria
The Andrews Labor Government today announced the appointment of Claire Ferres Miles as the new Chief Executive Officer of Sustainability Victoria. Sustainability Victoria supports Victorian businesses and communities to reduce waste, act on climate change, improve recycling and use resources wisely. Ms Ferres Miles will..
UPGRADED LIBRARY FACILITIES FOR MILL PARK
Mill Park residents will have access to an enhanced library experience at the Mill Park Library, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.
Latrobe Valley To Reap Benefits Of Solar
The Latrobe Valley community is slashing its energy bills, with an important recreational facility set to benefit from solar power, thanks to community donations and support from the Andrews Labor Government.
Planting The Seeds For A Better Environment
Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio today visited Gippsland school students who are working hard to reduce their environmental impact through the Andrew Labor Government’s ResourceSmart Schools program.
Solar Homes Delivers Boom In New Clean Energy
The Andrews Labor Government’s Solar Homes is continuing to put power back in the hands of Victorians, with 46,000 solar installations completed since the program’s launch.
TAPPING INTO VICTORIAN CRAFT PRODUCE IN MILL PARK
The Andrews Labor Government is backing Northern Victoria’s small-scale and craft producers to grow – creating new jobs and attracting more visitors from interstate and overseas to enjoy our locally-made food, beer and spirits.
Reservoir Station To Open And Crossing Gone By Christmas
Reservoir’s dangerous and congested High Street level crossing will be gone for good and the new Reservoir Station open by Christmas
Backing Our Hospitals With Flu Funding Boost
The Andrews Labor Government is backing our hospitals with additional funding following an unprecedented flu season.
Builders Appointed To Construct State-Of-The-Art Schools
The Andrews Labor Government is on track to deliver 100 new schools across the state by 2026 with another two building companies appointed to construct seven of the 14 schools set to open in 2021.
NEW ‘KEEP CLEAR’ MARKING FOR SAFER ACCESS TO ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL COMMUNITY ONTO CHILDS ROAD
The days of long waits on Childs Road and justified frustration for parents and guardians of St Francis of Assisi Primary School students are over, thanks to the swift intervention of Lily D’Ambrosio, Member of Parliament for Mill Park. Mark Basile, principal of the Mill..
FUNDING FOR GAMBLING HARM PROJECT
The Andrews Labor Government is providing $170,000 for a project that will focus on preventing gambling harm in the City of Whittlesea. State MPs Lily D’Ambrosio and Danielle Green congratulated the City of Whittlesea on their successful proposal to look at ways of preventing gambling..
New Licensing Scheme To Keep Electrical Line Workers Safe
Electrical line workers will soon be protected by a new licensing scheme, thanks to legislation introduced into Parliament today by the Andrews Labor Government.
Enable Wins Major Premier’s Sustainability Award
Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio presented the Premier’s Recognition Award to Enable at a ceremony in Melbourne last night for its work in creating employment pathways while diverting waste from landfill.
Boost For Next Generation Electric Vehicle Charging
Electric vehicles in Victoria could soon be running on solar thanks to a new research partnership and a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.
Victoria Refuses To Wait For Power Security
The Andrews Labor Government is stepping in to reduce the price of costly reserve power, after calls from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) were ignored at the Federal level.
Keeping Solar Homes Safe For Victorians
The Andrews Labor Government has banned a solar energy company from the Solar Homes program for at least two years, following joint investigations by Solar Victoria and Energy Safe Victoria (ESV).