It’s official: Regional Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the state’s regions set to shine on the world stage.
The announcement...
Victoria’s dairy sector leads the nation posting best results
A new report has revealed that in 2020-21 Victoria’s nation-leading dairy farmers experienced the best financial returns in more than six years as the...
Cost of child care eased to boost support for working families
From 7 March, out-of-pocket child care costs have eased significantly for families with multiple children aged five or under.
Acting Minister for Education and Youth,...
Australia pushes for recycling, launches ReMade in Australia
The Australian Government has launched ReMade in Australia—a national campaign urging Australians to recycle more, and show how they can help create jobs and...
Big boost for Victorian health infrastructure
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Victorian hospitals, community health services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations with $320 million in funding to upgrade...
Are backpackers really safe in Australia?
In a recent court report, serious injuries suffered by UK backpackers working on Bundaberg fields owned by the world's largest macadamia grower were highlighted....
Win for sex workers in Victoria as historic laws passed
The decriminalisation of sex work was last night enshrined in law, ensuring sex workers in Victoria have the same protections and recognition as any...
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Australia
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provided provisional approval of the Moderna vaccine for use in Australian adults.
The provisional approval of Moderna’s vaccine means...
Breakthrough: Victoria closer to manufacturing vaccine
Victoria has developed and will make Australia’s first local mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate to reach Phase 1 clinical trials—a breakthrough in medicine and manufacturing...
Share your experiences to shape state’s first anti-racism strategy
Victorians are being asked to share their experiences of racism and ideas to tackle it to help shape the state’s first anti-racism strategy.
Due to...