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Southern 80 water ski race off to a flying start thanks to Victorian Government funding boost
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- Thursday, 15 December 2011
Echuca's popular Southern 80 water ski race is off to a flying start thanks to a $10,000 funding boost from the Victorian Government, the Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty announced today.
Rural road signs help spread road safety message
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- Thursday, 15 December 2011
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Peter Ryan today announced that eight new signs were in place on freeways and highways in and out of Melbourne to reinforce the facts that speeding kills and cameras save lives.
Coalition Government strengthens finances to grow Victoria’s economy
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- Thursday, 15 December 2011
Victoria's Budget will record a surplus of $1.3 billion in 2014-15 and net debt will be $804 million lower in the 2011-12 Victorian Budget Update delivered by Treasurer Kim Wells today.
Coalition Government to fix Labor’s bungled registration and licensing system
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- Thursday, 15 December 2011
VicRoads' antiquated registration and licensing IT system will be replaced to reduce the risk of fraud, improve customer service and tighten up demerit point capture, Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said today.
New multicultural business council capitalises on Victoria’s strengths
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- Wednesday, 14 December 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government's new Multicultural Business Ministerial Council met for the first time today to assist in developing new business opportunities and strengthening export capacity for the state.
Heritage goes mobile
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- Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Minister for Planning Matthew Guy today launched Vic-Heritage, a new iPhone app enabling users to locate places on the Victorian Heritage Register across the state.
Proposed site for future autism school in the west
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- Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Education Minister Martin Dixon today announced Laverton P-12 College as the preferred site to establish a P-12 school for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Applications open for women's director scholarships
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- Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Women's Affairs Minister Mary Wooldridge has encouraged women from across Victoria to consider applying for a scholarship to enhance their board expertise and skills.
Penington Award winner announced
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- Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell today named 84 year old Denise Muir of Preston as the winner of the Penington Award for 2011.
Minister launches new resources to inform councils, community on gaming machine applications
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- Wednesday, 14 December 2011
New resources will make it easier for local councils, businesses and the wider community to be better informed about the electronic gaming machine application process.