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Funding boost to help Arts Centre reach new audiences and present more big events
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- Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Melbourne's iconic Arts Centre will be able to reach new audiences and present more big events after an $11.3 million funding boost from the Victorian Coalition Government for capital works and equipment, announced today by Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu.
RRL: Australia’s largest public transport project leaps ahead
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- Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Work on the Regional Rail Link – Australia's largest public transport infrastructure project – will ramp-up in theNew Year following the selection of contractors to build its two longest sections as well as install the technology which will manage the flow of trains along this new line and provide 'real-time' information to those using it.
Statement from the Minister for Health and Ageing
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- Tuesday, 20 December 2011
The Secretary of the Department of Health Fran Thorn today announced her intention to resign after almost a decade of service in the most senior ranks of the Victorian Public Service.
Interim chief executive officer appointed to NVIRP
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- Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Water Minister Peter Walsh has today welcomed the appointment of George Warne as the new interim chief executive officer of the Northern Victorian Irrigation Renewal Project (NVIRP).
Victorian universities join Coalition Government on super trade mission to India
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- Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher announced today that eight of Victoria's major universities will participate in the Victorian Coalition Government's super trade mission to India in February 2012.
Immigrant and refugee women celebrate with funding for unity and diversity
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- Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Nicholas Kotsiras today announced 18 grants totalling $550,000 for Victorian community organisations. This is in addition to $450,000 worth of grants announced recently.
Coalition funds safety upgrades at country racetracks
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- Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Safety will be significantly improved at four country racecourses with the Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today announcing the installation of new plastic running rails that reduce the impact during rail contact or collision.
Funding for Victoria’s cultural diverse festivals to celebrate unity and cohesion
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- Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Nicholas Kotsiras today announced 18 grants totalling $550,000 for Victorian community organisations. This is in addition to $450,000 worth of grants announced recently.
$500,000 funding boost for Lifeline services
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- Tuesday, 20 December 2011
More than 12,000 extra calls for help will be answered by Lifeline counsellors thanks to an extra $500,000 in funding over the next four years from the Victorian Coalition Government.
Government back at Fair Work Australia to protect vulnerable children
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- Tuesday, 20 December 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government has applied to Fair Work Australia to suspend CPSU industrial action that will put the lives of vulnerable children at risk, Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge announced today.
