Melbourne was today named as Australia’s most innovative city, leapfrogging Sydney to claim 11th place overall in the annual 2thinknow Innovation Cities Global Index. Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula welcomed the release of the index, now in its 12th year, which ranked 500 cities across the world. “It’s fantastic to see Melbourne…
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New $46 Million Sound Stage for Docklands
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Premier Daniel Andrews joined Dick Cook at Docklands Studios Melbourne (DSM) today to announce the construction of a new $46 million sound stage. At 3,700sqm, it will be one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, allowing the studios to attract and host large-scale blockbuster productions while still providing world-class facilities for smaller TV and…
Calm Conditions Forecast For AFL Grand Final
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The Bureau of Meteorology’s forecast for Grand Final Day in Melbourne is dry, so does that mean Richmond will romp in – or will the GWS Giants enjoy a fairy-tale finale? Statistically speaking Richmond thrive in dry grand finals, but in terms of temperatures there’s no strong signal either way. The Bureau is forecasting a…
New Batch of VLocity Trains Ordered
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The Andrews Labor Government is getting on and delivering its promise to build new VLocity trains – with the latest batch ordered to meet growing demand for regional rail services. Minister for Public Transport Melissa Horne today visited Bombardier in Dandenong, who will build the next six VLocity trains, supporting 100 direct jobs and hundreds…
Ballarat’s Historic Theatre Stage 3 Restoration Announced
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Works are underway to restore Ballarat’s nearly 150-year-old Her Majesty’s Theatre, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Two stages of restoration works have now been completed – including essential remediation works to support the ongoing use of the building. Treasurer Tim Pallas today visited the theatre to announce $10 million for stage three…
Little Creatures to expand Geelong Brewing Operations
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Geelong’s brewer of the iconic Furphy Refreshing Ale, Little Creatures, will expand its operations and create 10 new jobs thanks in part to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Victorian Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula recently visited Little Creatures in South Geelong today to confirm the Labor Government’s support for the company’s…
2019 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge Success
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The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is sweeping across the state, with more than 250,000 children taking up the challenge to read more books and open their eyes and imaginations to the world. “A love of reading is crucial to a child’s educational development. Not only does it support literacy, but it also inspires curiosity, imagination…
Victoria’s landmark voluntary assisted dying laws
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Victoria’s landmark voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect this week. The historic legislation was passed by the Victorian Parliament in 2017, giving Victorians with a terminal illness a genuine, compassionate choice about the timing and manner of their death. From Wednesday, Victorians who are suffering with a terminal illness will be able to make…
Melbourne Cup Carnival Shanghai Showcase
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The Andrews Labor Government has brought the fashion, fun and excitement of the Melbourne Cup Carnival to China by showcasing some of the best Victorian spring racing fashion and millinery in Shanghai today. The prized Melbourne Cup was also on display in China, giving local racing fans a taste of Australia’s race that stops the…
Free Dental Vans to Visit Victorian Schools
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Victorian school students will have brighter smiles and hard-working families will avoid hefty dental bills, thanks to free dental care being rolled out at all Victorian public primary and secondary schools. The Victorian Budget 2019/20 provides $321.9 million for the Andrews Labor Government’s free dental care, as promised, with the first school dental vans to…