Pandemic declaration extended on grounds of serious health risks
Premier Daniel Andrews has extended the pandemic declaration to apply to the State of Victoria from 11.59pm Tuesday, 12 July, for three months. Andrews...
No more proof of vaccination status for travel to & from Australia
People will be able to travel to and from Australia without being required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status from 12.01am, 6 July.
The decision...
Suspension of fridge discounts after reports of gaming
Government incentives for energy efficient refrigerated cabinets will be removed from the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program as of today until a full activity...
Free flu shots extended, will continue to July 10
Following overwhelmingly positive feedback from participating GPs and pharmacies and to further boost vaccination as much as possible, the program will continue to 10...
Jacinta Allan new Deputy Premier, other new appointments
Jacinta Allan will become Deputy Premier and five outstanding members of parliament will step up to join the Ministry.
Following the Parliamentary Labor Party meeting...
Victoria bans display of Nazi hate symbols in public
Victoria has become the first Australian state or territory to ban the public display of the Nazi symbol in recognition of its role in...
Hundreds of prisoners to be employed after their release under new plan
A new partnership between the Andrews Labor Government and private business will see hundreds of prisoners employed after their release—getting more lives back on...
How safe is your car? Alarming data points to prioritising safety
The concerning number of Victorians dying in older vehicles has prompted a plea for people in the market for a car to do their...
Free flu shots for all Victorians throughout June
With cases of flu in Victoria having increased by more than 30 per cent in the past week alone from 10,000 to 15,000, after...
Get rid of the dangerous chemicals hiding in your home
Unwanted household chemicals such as petrol, kerosene, turpentine, cooking oils, methylated spirits, pesticides and herbicides are the most common items collected at pop up...