Minister for Planning Matthew Guy today announced that 10 bushfire affected councils would receive $120,000 each to undertake essential planning activities identified within the recommendations of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission (VBRC).

Planning Minister Matthew Guy has acted quickly on the Victorian Coalition Government commitment to address metropolitan land supply shortages by announcing an independent process. The process will determine possible urban growth boundary (UGB) inclusions stemming from a review of the 2009 boundary changes.

Minister for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips today confirmed the Coalition Government's commitment of $5 million towards the redevelopment of Bendigo Airport.

The Coalition's commitment to Bendigo Airport draws on last week's State Budget allocation of $20 million over four years to the Regional Aviation Fund (RAF).

The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) will receive $1 million in funding over the next four years as the Victorian Coalition Government confirms its election commitment to the highly successful initiative that finds new homes for retired greyhounds.

Officially announcing the funding at GAP's headquarters in Seymour today, Minister for Racing Denis Napthine said the program had been a great success story, so far adopting out more than 4,000 retired greyhounds.

Planning works on the Wallan-Kilmore Bypass have kicked off with Minister for Roads Terry Mulder announcing $3.4 million funding as part of the 2011-12 State Budget.

Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said $20 million to plan the next stage of the Dingley Bypass will complete the western section of the 19km fully-divided arterial road link between Moorabbin and Dandenong South.

The rights of Victoria's 59,000 volunteer firefighters have been enshrined in legislation following the passage of the Country Fire Authority (Volunteer Charter) Bill through the Victorian Parliament today.

Students with a disability will receive even greater support as a result of the Victorian Coalition Government's first Budget, Premier Ted Baillieu announced today.

Education Minister Martin Dixon today announced Eaglehawk Primary School would receive $2 million to secure the school's long-term future. The money is part of the Coalition Government's $208 million capital investment in schools announced in yesterday's State Budget.

Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall and Minister for Finance Robert Clark today announced Victorians would have a unique opportunity to have their say about vocational education fees and funding in a new public review.

The biggest effort by a government to remove dangerous level crossings in Victoria’s history will start in Mitcham, Premier Ted Baillieu announced today.

Minister for Health David Davis has released the Victorian Coalition Government’s priority plan for the future development of Victoria’s health system.

The Victorian Coalition Government has committed $36 million towards the redevelopment and expansion of Frankston Hospital.

The Victorian Coalition Government will invest a further $100 million over four years for vital maintenance works at Victoria’s government schools, Premier Ted Baillieu announced today.

The Coalition Government today delivered on its $25 million commitment to make Geelong’s Skilled Stadium bigger and better with a redeveloped Doug Wade Stand including a new Community Wellness and Education Centre.

Communities in regional and rural Victoria will soon have access to a $1 billion fund that supports growth and encourages development, following the passage of the Regional Growth Fund Bill through the Victorian Parliament last night.

The Bushfire Implementation Monitor has been delivered complete independence to oversee the implementation of all 67 recommendations of the Bushfires Royal Commission following the passage of key legislation through State Parliament today.

Premier Ted Baillieu today announced new satellite offices of the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) would be established in Ballarat and Bendigo from July 2011 under the DPC Regional program.

The Baillieu Government is delivering on its commitment to secure Victoria’s participation in this year’s Rock Eisteddfod Challenge.

Legislation will be introduced to the Victorian Parliament this week to restore the ability of regional councils to nominate the public holiday arrangements, in lieu of Melbourne Cup Day, that best suit them, Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher announced today.