- Home
- The Premier
- Our commitment
- Implemented policies
- Aboriginal affairs
- Agriculture
- Arts
- Children and early childhood development
- Bushfire response
- Community services
- Economy and state finances
- Education
- Energy and resources
- Health
- Housing
- Integrity of government
- Law and order
- Local government
- Mental health
- Multicultural affairs
- Planning
- Public transport and roads
- Regional development
- Water and the environment
- The team
- Media centre
- Announcements
- Contact
Media centre
- Media releases
- From the Premier
- From the Deputy Premier
- From the Treasurer
- From the Minister responsible for TAC
- From the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
- From the Minister for Ageing
- From the Minister for Agriculture and Food Security
- From the Minister for the Arts
- From the Assistant Treasurer
- From the Attorney-General
- From the Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry
- From the Minister for Bushfire Response
- From the Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development
- From the Minister for Community Services
- From the Minister for Consumer Affairs
- From the Minister for Corrections
- From the Minister for Crime Prevention
- From the Minister for Education
- From the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations
- From the Minister for Energy and Resources
- From the Minister for Environment and Climate Change
- From the Minister for Finance
- From the Minister for Gaming
- From the Minister for Health
- From the Minister for Housing
- From the Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business
- From the Minister for Local Government
- From the Minister for Major Projects
- From the Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade
- From the Minister for Higher Education and Skills
- From the Minister for Mental Health
- From the Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship
- From the Minister for Planning
- From the Minister for Police and Emergency Services
- From the Minister for Ports
- From the Minister for Public Transport
- From the Minister for Racing
- From the Minister for Regional Cities
- From the Minister for Regional and Rural Development
- From the Minister for Roads
- From the Minister for Sport and Recreation
- From the Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry
- Minister responsible for the establishment of an anti-corruption commission
- From the Minister responsible for the Teaching Profession
- From the Minister for Technology
- From the Minister for Tourism and Major Events
- From the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
- From the Minister for Water
- From the Minister for Women’s Affairs
- From the Minister for Youth Affairs
- Transcripts
- Videos
- Photo gallery
From the Minister for Sport and Recreation
The Hon Hugh Delahunty MLA
Active Melburnians challenged to step up their fitness training
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
New purpose-built fitness steps running parallel to Melbourne's famous "1000 Steps" in the Dandenong Ranges National Park are set to meet the training needs of more than half a million visitors annually with the completion this week of the first...
Events grant boost puts Maldon centre stage
Friday, 11 May 2012
Maldon is on track to host the Australian Grand Prix of the SPEA FIM (Fèderation Internationale de Motocyclisme) Trial World Championship thanks to a $50,000 funding boost announced today from the Victorian Government's Significant Sporting ...
$2.6m works set to boost netball and football at Bendigo’s Queen Elizabeth Oval
Friday, 11 May 2012
Bendigo's growing sports community can look forward to even more netball and football action at Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO) with work almost complete to upgrade the netball facilities at the iconic ground; as well as a major overall redevelopment.
Williamstown football and cricket clubs soaring thanks to new pavilion
Wednesday, 09 May 2012
VFL and cricket fans can now take in a birds-eye view of all their heroes in action at the Williamstown Cricket Ground thanks to the official opening of the new $8.77 million pavilion at the historic venue.
Melbourne scores international hockey coup
Tuesday, 08 May 2012
Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty announced today that Melbourne has secured the exclusive rights to host the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) most important annual tournament, the 2012 Men's Champions Trophy.
Melbourne Park redevelopment nets extra funding
Tuesday, 01 May 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government's commitment to keeping the Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific in Melbourne until 2036 was further cemented today with a $5.5 million Budget announcement towards the next stage of redevelopment at Melbourne Park.
Soccer and sporting events score Budget boost
Tuesday, 01 May 2012
More support for up-and-coming sporting events and extra facilities to cater for the growing popularity of grassroots soccer will soon become a reality, following a $3.9 million funding boost announced in today's Victorian Budget.
Marysville adventure race off to a flying start thanks to $5,000 boost
Sunday, 29 Apr 2012
Over 800 adventure sports enthusiasts from across Australia pushed themselves to the limits on land and on water today as part of the 2012 Marysville to Melbourne multi-sport challenge.
Setting the scene for a more active Victoria
Tuesday, 24 Apr 2012
Eight projects worth $635,000 aimed at encouraging more women to be involved in sport and a new grants program to support the work of Victoria's State Sporting Associations were today unveiled as part of the Victorian Coalition Government's plan to...
Local Sport and Recreation Facilities In Melbourne’s North Receive Major Funding Boost
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012
Communities in Melbourne's northern suburbs will soon be able to enjoy better local facilities thanks to a $410,000 Victorian Coalition Government funding boost, announced today by the Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty.
Sports Facilities In Melbourne’s East To Receive Funding Injection
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012
Sporting communities in Melbourne's east will soon be able to enjoy improved local facilities thanks to almost $270,000 in Victorian Coalition Government funding, announced today by the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hugh Delahunty.
Funding Boost for Local Sport and Recreation Facilities in Melbourne’s West
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012
Communities in Melbourne's western suburbs will soon be able to enjoy better local facilities thanks to a $564,995 Victorian Coalition Government funding boost, announced today by the Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty.
Indigenous athletes ready set go for Australian Championships
Wednesday, 11 Apr 2012
Melbourne will host the Australian Indigenous Athletics Championships for the first time, giving more than 100 of the country's best track and field athletes a chance to show off their talent at Lakeside Stadium until Saturday.
Olympians and champions sail into Melbourne for World Cup
Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012
Melbourne has won the rights to host the International Sailing Federation Sailing World Cup until 2016, Tourism and Major Events Minister Louise Asher and Sport and Recreation Minister Hugh Delahunty announced today.
Funding boost for Mildura’s World Circuit Powerboat Championships
Saturday, 31 Mar 2012
Mildura is on track to host the 2012 UIM World Circuit Powerboat Championships thanks to a $15,000 funding boost announced today from the Victorian Government's Significant Sporting Events Program.
Victoria shows it’s all Heart for the A-League finals
Wednesday, 28 Mar 2012
Hyundai A-League side Melbourne Heart received a rousing reception on the steps of Parliament House today on the eve of their semi-final clash against Perth Glory on Sunday night (Melbourne time).
Victoria set to farewell Australia’s Olympic basketballers in style
Monday, 26 Mar 2012
With just 123 days to go before the London Olympics, Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty tonight announced Victoria is set to host a Farewell Series featuring Australia's Boomers versus Greece and the Jayco Opals up against...
Horsham kids lead the way on National Ride2School Day
Friday, 23 Mar 2012
Horsham Primary School students, teachers and families were on their bikes early this morning, joining an estimated 200,000 students from more than 1,100 Australian primary and secondary schools taking part in today's National Ride2School...
New sports and community hub announced for Katamatite
Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012
The Katamatite community is set to receive an exciting new $1.64 million sports and community facility following an announcement today by the Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty.
Victorian Coalition Government provides new funding to light up Bendigo sports grounds
Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012
Netball and tennis players in Greater Bendigo will be able to play on well into the night thanks to $108,000 in lighting upgrades at Strauch Reserve and Raywood Recreation Reserve, announced today by the Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh...