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Escalating The Coronavirus Fight In Regional Victoria

Coronavirus testing will be stepped up across regional Victoria this week and a new Geelong-based public health team will be established to help slow the spread of the virus and provide the data we need to inform decisions about restrictions – as the Chief Health Officer expands his recommendation to wear a mask.

Victorian Hospitals Ready To Fight Coronavirus

The Victorian Government will pause all Category 3 elective surgery in Metro Melbourne, as it continues to prepare the state’s health system to protect Victorians from coronavirus.

Cleaning Blitz For Melbourne Waterways

A small army of Victorians will clean up litter, remove weeds and help make local rivers and creeks more beautiful as part of the Victorian Government’s plan to keep Victorians working through the coronavirus pandemic.

Grants Program To Help Councils Improve Road Safety

The Victorian Government is giving local councils across Victoria the chance to receive up to $100,000 for projects focussed on making local roads safer, through a Transport Accident Commission grants program.

New Online Training For Horticulture Workers

New workers starting at Victorian horticulture businesses will be quickly brought up to speed to get to work quicker thanks to an online training package supported by the Victorian Government.

Growing Forestry Jobs Through Innovation

The Victorian Government is supporting our timber industry and securing future jobs by establishing a centre for timber and forestry innovation in Gippsland.

Landmark Report Into The On-Demand Workforce

A landmark report into the on-demand workforce commissioned by the Victorian Government has made a host of recommendations to make sure gig economy workers get the fair deal they deserve.

Coronavirus Testing For Elective Surgery Patients

Public and private patients from metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will now be tested for coronavirus before their elective surgery to help better protect patients and healthcare workers from the risk of infection.

New Appointments To Support Victims Of Crime

The Victorian Government has today announced the appointment of six community members to serve as representatives on the Victims of Crime Consultative Committee.

Have Your Say On The Future Of Victoria’s Ports

The Andrews Labor Government is calling on stakeholders to help shape the future of ports and freight in Victoria by providing feedback as part of the Victorian Ports Review Discussion Paper.

Search For New Gas Heating Up To Help Recovery

As Victorians turn up their gas heaters during the winter chill, the search for new gas off the state’s south west coast will be stepping up with the awarding of two new gas exploration permits.

Supporting The Mental Health Of Young Victorians

Young people struggling with their mental health during and after the coronavirus pandemic will be able to access targeted, personalised therapy with an innovative new program funded by the Victorian Government.

Independent Melbourne Market Reviews Complete

The Victorian Government is continuing to ensure success at the Melbourne Wholesale Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Market at Epping with two independent reviews concluding the market is operating efficiently and effectively.

Return To Flexible And Remote Learning

Most students in Victorian schools in areas under Stage 3 ‘Stay at Home’ restrictions will return to flexible and remote learning for the start of Term 3, limiting the number of people moving across our state to help slow the spread of coronavirus.