The Andrews Labor Government has announced to deliver a major stimulus package to help businesses recover strongly from the effects of the Omicron variant – targeting key sectors led by hospitality and tourism. Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula and Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Creative Industries DannyRead More →
Richmond golden boy and three-time premiership player Jack Riewoldt has made his love for the Apple Isle’s favourite pastry official, as the new national ambassador for National Pies. The Hobart-born star will represent the brand across several initiatives in the coming months, including developing a brand-new pie flavour that willRead More →
Victorians from multicultural communities are invited to enter a new photography competition and tell their story. The first of its kind, Capturing Culture: A Focus on Multicultural Victoria is open to anyone in Victoria with a multicultural background. “This is a great opportunity for Victorians from multicultural backgrounds to share their experiencesRead More →
The Morrison Government is further strengthening Australia India Maitri (friendship) our ties with India, one of Australia’s most important partners in the Indo-Pacific region. A series of new Maitri initiatives to support our education, community, tourism and investment links will add to our growing bilateral relationship, which was elevated toRead More →
Addressing the issue of sexual assault prevention and sexual consent at the National Press Club yesterday, former Australian of the Year Grace Tame had three key asks: one being “the implementation of adequate funding for prevention education to stop these things before they even start.” What should these education programsRead More →
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan is travelling to India to advance negotiations on a free trade agreement and promote Australia as a premium destination for students and tourists. Minister Tehan has several meetings lined up with his Indian counterpart, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs andRead More →
This is the Victorian COVID-19 Data as released by the Chief Health Officer of Victoria: There are 575 COVID-19 cases in hospital in Victoria – with 45 active cases in ICU, including 30 on a ventilator, and an additional 27 cleared cases in ICU. 5,758,533 vaccine doses have been administered by Victoria’s state-commissioned services, with 15,870 administered yesterday at state-run centres. 582 of the dosesRead More →
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting emerging and established writers with the presentation of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, which recognise the best talent in Australian literature. Gunai/Kurnai writer Veronica Gorrie has been honoured with the $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature for Black and Blue: A Memoir of Racism and Resilience.Read More →
Over 20,000 Australians living with lung cancer and their families will have access to a free Lung Cancer Social Work Service through Lung Foundation Australia from today. The telephone service is an important step toward addressing the inequity of Australia’s number one cancer killer that claims 8,729 lives each year.Read More →
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is a lump sum payment to help if you are unable to work and earn an income because you or someone you are caring for has to self-isolate or quarantine due to coronavirus (COVID-19). You must be self-isolating or quarantining for one of the following reasons:Read More →