The Victorian Government is helping ensure Emerald children of all abilities can get the most out of their time at kindergarten, thanks to a new upgrade.

Children in Eastern Victoria are among more than 28,000 across the state set to benefit from programs and additional resources in 2020, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $160 million School Readiness Funding initiative.

Victorians are waiting less time than ever before for elective surgery and urgent specialist appointments, despite huge surges in the number of people attending hospitals driven by an unprecedented flu season, new data shows.

Victorians are waiting less time than ever before for elective surgery and urgent specialist appointments, despite huge surges in the number of people attending hospitals driven by an unprecedented flu season, new data shows.

Thursday, 31st October 2019 People travelling on Main Neerim Road near Neerim Junction now have safer, smoother journeys following the completion of a major rebuild thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. More than one kilometre of new road pavement has been constructed near the intersection..

Children attending Chirnside Park Pre-School will have access to new technology to assist with their learning and development, thanks to $24,157 in funding from the Victorian Government’s Pick My Project initiative.

The Latrobe Health Advocate has moved into a new home in the heart of the Morwell CBD, making it easier for locals to have their voices heard.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing, today toured the newly completed Short Stay Unit and third Operating Theatre at West Gippsland Hospital.

Residents of Emerald will be enjoying upgraded sport facilities thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s record investment in country football and netball clubs, with the announcement of improvements at the Worrell Reserve.

Students at Warragul North Primary School can now enjoy brand new play equipment, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government’s Pick My Project initiative.

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to invest in new free car parks for the Latrobe Valley, with Moe now added to the Regional Car Park’s Fund.

Students from seven schools across Gippsland battled it out at the Latrobe City Traffic School in Morwell for the title of regional champion after advancing through municipal challenges held earlier in the year.

The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating 120 young people getting their probationary licence by completing the Yarra Ranges L2P program delivered by Yarra Ranges Council.

Latrobe City mentors have clocked more than 6,800 hours supervising local learner drivers as part of the Andrews Labor Government and the TACs L2P program which this year marks its 10-year anniversary in the area.

Newborough students now have bigger, better classrooms and school facilities to learn in, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

The VRI Hall in Traralgon is now re-open to the local community, following an extensive refurbishment project funded by the Victorian Government. 

The Andrews Labor Government has awarded $50,000 to the Baw Baw Shire Council to tackle community safety concerns under the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund.