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New round of GLBTI youth grants now open

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

A new round of grants is now available to assist community organisations to promote mental health initiatives for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) young people in local communities, Minister for Mental Health Mary Wooldridge announced today.

   

Japanese auto giant DENSO invests in Victoria

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva today announced that Japanese automotive technology and components supply giant DENSO will invest in three new engineering projects in Victoria.

   

Victoria leads in developing new national standards for disability services

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government is seeking public input into the national standards for disability services in preparation for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge announced today.

   

Be vigilant and keep fire out of your home this winter

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan today urged Victorians to be vigilant against fire this winter when the likelihood of house fires can increase by up to 20 per cent.

   

New air services means Mildura is ‘open for business’

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher have welcomed today's announcement that Regional Express (Rex) will launch a range of new passenger services connecting Mildura with Adelaide, Sydney and Broken Hill.

   

Victoria’s ports better protected

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Planning Minister Matthew Guy has moved to ensure Victoria's ports and surrounding environs are further protected to secure their ongoing productivity.

   

Responsible Gambling Foundation taking shape with two new board members appointed

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

The establishment of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) is a step closer today with two new board appointments announced by Minister for Gaming Michael O'Brien.

   

New attractions to kick off winter racing at Bendigo

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Winter racing in Bendigo has received a boost of $7,500 from the Victorian Coalition Government's Raceday Attraction Program with the funding to be spent on initiatives spanning two exciting racing events.

   

Victorian students among best in world at digital literacy

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Victorian students are among the best in the world at digital reading literacy, according to results released today.

   

Victorian new media company My Heroes secures Indian deal

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced that innovative Victorian new media company, My Heroes, has landed an exclusive contract to partner with Indian Premier League cricket team the Rajasthan Royals.