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A desalination solution for water saving at Flemington
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- Sunday, 27 November 2011
Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today announced an innovative $1.8 million project for Flemington racecourse that will see the equivalent of the average annual consumption of more than 1000 Melbourne households of mains water saved every year.
Coalition delivers on motorcycle paramedic election pledge
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- Sunday, 27 November 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government has delivered on an election commitment to pilot a Motorcycle Paramedic Unit to respond to emergencies in inner Melbourne.
Preliminary designs released for the removal of two level crossings in Sunshine
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- Saturday, 26 November 2011
Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder today released preliminary designs for the removal of two level crossings on Anderson Road, Sunshine in another major milestone for Regional Rail Link.
GLBTI suicide prevention programs announced
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- Saturday, 26 November 2011
Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge today announced the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender and Intersex (GLBTI) youth suicide prevention initiatives that will be funded under a $4 million Coalition Government election commitment.
Leaders tackle cyber bullying together
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- Saturday, 26 November 2011
Premier Ted Baillieu today joined His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederick, and International Patron of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, the Prime Minister Julia Gillard, key business leaders and philanthropists from across Australia at an eSmart luncheon in Broadmeadows to discuss initiatives to tackle cyber bullying.
Coalition Government delivers the keys for more than 4,000 first home buyers
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- Saturday, 26 November 2011
The Victorian Coalition Government's election commitment to slash stamp duty for first home buyers has assisted more than 4,000 Victorians to purchase their first home.
Victoria adds another 200 jobs to NBN belt
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- Friday, 25 November 2011
Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips today welcomed the announcement by NBN Co of its Network Operations and Test Facility, which will bring an additional 200 jobs to Victoria.
Families embrace affordable ambulance membership
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- Friday, 25 November 2011
Ambulance Victoria has signed up more than 26,000 new members since the Victorian Coalition Government slashed the cost of ambulance membership fees in half.
Work begins on $500,000 Grand Strzelecki Track
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- Friday, 25 November 2011
Construction of the 85 kilometre Grand Strzelecki Track was officially launched today by Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan.
$2.8 million boost to regional and rural planning
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- Friday, 25 November 2011
Minister for Planning Matthew Guy and Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell today announced a $2.8 million initiative for a Council Planning Flying Squad of planning specialists to assist regional and rural councils by providing short-term expertise and assistance to ease the backlog of planning requests.
