Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan launched a new campaign today urging Victorians to avoid risk-taking behaviour such as driving, swimming or playing in floodwater.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Peter Ryan joined Victoria Police and community representatives in Elmore today to celebrate the official opening of the town's new $400,000 police station.

A co-ordinated strategy to crack down on farm crime and livestock theft was officially launched at the inaugural state conference of the Victoria Police Livestock and Farm Crime Specialist Group in Echuca today.

Additional assistance will be made available for flood-affected farms, businesses and communities in two Victorian communities, Commonwealth Attorney-General Nicola Roxon and Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan announced today.

Millions of dollars worth of grants are now on offer for volunteer emergency service groups to purchase vital resources such as rescue equipment, trucks and facility upgrades.

A driver reviver rest stop could save your life or reduce the risk of serious injury, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan said today.

A new guide to landscaping and designing gardens to best defend homes against bushfires has been launched by Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show today.

Train station upgrades to support the Victorian Coalition Government's election commitment to deploy 940 Victoria Police Protective Services Offices (PSOs) will soon be underway with the successful supplier selected to design upgrades to an initial six metropolitan stations.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan officially opened Geelong's state-of-the-art VICSES headquarters today and thanked local volunteers for their dedication to the community.

A new multi-agency centre in Geelong will investigate sexual assault and child abuse crimes and provide specialised support to victims, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Peter Ryan announced today.

A specialist taskforce will be established within Victoria Police to stamp out the growing emergence of internet child exploitation, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan said today.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Peter Ryan today launched an inaugural state-wide conference aimed at tackling serious and organised crime in Victoria.

More than 1,000 firefighters from around Victoria and interstate will battle it out in a test of endurance and skill at the 129th annual Senior State Urban Fire Brigade Championships, today.

Victorian women are becoming more and more likely to take up posts in frontline emergency service positions; contributing valuable diversity, experience and skills, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan said today.

Additional support will be made available for flood-affected communities under Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), Commonwealth Attorney-General Nicola Roxon and Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan announced today.

Generous Victorians wanting to volunteer their skills to help flood-affected communities are being urged to register at Victoria's Volunteering Portal.

Victoria's emergency services agencies will all participate in responding to major disaster events in Victoria under new laws passed through Parliament yesterday.

Victorians will be better protected by a modern, more efficient police force under a series of reforms announced today by Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan has activated emergency relief grants to help families affected by the recent storm event in central and northern Victoria.

Victorian firefighters are to benefit from better initiatives for recruitment, retention, recognition and leadership, as well as increased support and training under the Victorian Coalition Government plans to improve arrangements for volunteers.