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SOLAR SAVINGS SET FOR FOOTSCRAY APARTMENT RESIDENTS

Thousands of solar panels will soon roll out across Victorian apartment buildings – slashing power bills by around $500 a year thanks to the Albanese and Allan Labor Government’s Solar for Apartments program. Applications are now open for the first round of the $16 million..

GREENING FOOTSCRAY URBAN RIVERS AND CREEKS

The Allan Labor Government is helping improve habitat for native wildlife across Victoria’s iconic urban rivers and creeks through the $10 million Green Links Grant Program. Applications are now open for the Green Links Grant Program – community groups, water or land managers, Traditional Owners..

A FUTURE VISION FOR THE FOOTSCRAY HOSPITAL SITE

Residents, business owners and broader community are encouraged to have their say on the future of one of the largest government-owned sites available for renewal. Minister for Precincts Colin Brooks is seeking feedback from the community on how the existing Footscray Hospital site could be..

Making Teaching Free To Back Our School Workforce

The Andrews Labor Government will make studying to become a teacher in secondary schools in Victoria free, with scholarships covering the cost of degrees to help boost our school workforce and support hardworking teachers. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins today visited..

LANDMARK REFORMS TO REDUCE GAMBLING RELATED HARM

Sunday, 16 July 2023 The Andrews Labor Government is introducing sweeping new reforms to protect Victorians from gambling harm – making the state’s gambling harm protections the strongest in Australia. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne today announced..

MELBOURNE’S EVENT SCENE RECEIVES MAJOR FUNDING BOOST

Monday, 26/06/2023 The City of Maribyrnong will be attracting more visitors, and boosting local jobs and the economy, with the Victorian Government investing $10,800 to help deliver the 91 Vintage Sportswear Market and $25,000 for the Counterculture Festival in Footscray. Member for Footscray, Katie Hall..

CELEBRATING PROGRESS ON STONY CREEK REHABILITATION

Sunday, 4 June 2023 Significant progress has been made as part of the Stony Creek Rehabilitation Plan to restore, revitalise and protect this important urban waterway. Local Member for Footscray Katie Hall visited the project site and updated the community on the status and progress..

DOING WHAT MATTERS FOR FOOTSCRAY

Tuesday, 23 May 2023   The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering on its election promises for our community – investing in what matters for the people of Footscray.   We haven’t wasted a day delivering the services and projects that matter to Victorians…

Upgrading A Busy Intersection In Footscray

21 April 2023 The Andrews Labor Government is upgrading one of Footscray’s busiest intersections to improve safety and make it easier for road users to travel across the area. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne today announced the intersection of Moore Street and..

VITAL SUPPORT FOR THE ASYLUM SEEKER RESOURCE CENTRE

Friday, 21 April 2023 VITAL SUPPORT FOR THE ASYLUM SEEKER RESOURCE CENTRE The Andrews Labor Government is providing vital support for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) making sure it can continue to provide essential services to refugees and those seeking asylum in Victoria. At..

NEW MARIBYRNONG AMBULANCE STATION ANOTHER STEP CLOSER

NEW MARIBYRNONG AMBULANCE STATION ANOTHER STEP CLOSER The Andrews Labor Government is boosting ambulance resources in Melbourne’s booming western suburbs, making sure paramedics have the facilities and support they need to quickly respond to local emergencies and save lives. Member for Footscray Katie Hall today..

INNER WEST CLUBS URGED TO APPLY FOR SPORTING CLUB GRANTS

Grassroots sports and active recreation clubs and organisations across Footscray electorate are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Member for Footscray Katie Hall today announced applications had opened for the Andrews Labor Government’s latest round of the..

A Stronger McAuley Community Services for Women in Footscray 

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will support Macauley Community Services for Women to keep supporting women and children.  We’ll provide a $100,000 grant to help them support women and children who are experiencing homelessness and violence, keeping them safe and free from harm. For years..

CLEAN AIR FOR THE WESTERN SUBURBS

CLEAN AIR FOR THE WESTERN SUBURBS A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will seal roads and modernise trucks to reduce pollution and improve air quality for residents in Melbourne’s inner west. The Port of Melbourne in our western suburbs is Australia’s largest container port, supporting crucial..

MORE COMMUNITY IDEAS TO BECOME REALITY IN THE WEST

Community groups and organisations across the inner-west will share in almost $500,000 to bring their ideas to life. A broad range of 22 new projects will benefit through the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund’s second round of grants. The $10 million fund is an initiative of..

A Better Shorten Reserve and RecWest For Footscray

Families in Footscray will enjoy new basketball facilities, thanks to a re-elected Andrews Labor Government. We’ll invest up to $10 million towards the delivery of the Shorten-Barrett Reserve Masterplan, which includes a new RecWest building, a new multi-use court for basketball and netball with seating..

SUPPORTING OUR SUBURBS TO RECOVER AND THRIVE

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting local councils and community groups to create better public spaces and improved streetscapes across the state. Minister for Suburban Development Melissa Horne and Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing today visited the Clarke Street Park in West Footscray to..