The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled a record funding package to protect local communities, including in Eastern Victoria, across the state – aimed at reducing bushfire risk for the longer, hotter fire seasons to come.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Aboriginal Victorians to care for Country in Eastern Victoria with a $22.6 million investment to reinvigorate Traditional Owner-led cultural land and fire management practices.

Footy and netball are back bigger and better than ever in Baw Baw, thanks to the recent upgrade of the netball courts at Drouin Recreation and oval upgrade at Neerim South Recreation Reserve, the home of the Neerim-Neerim South Cats Football Netball Club, Neerim District Junior Football Club and Neerim District Cricket Club.

A new Morwell Forensic Hub in Morwell is giving police in the Latrobe Valley faster, more efficient forensic resources to fight crime thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

A new all-weather outdoor performance space, greater accessibility and training opportunities for creative professionals will be delivered as part of the Latrobe Creative Precinct project, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Teachers in Gippsland will benefit from a brand-new multi-site academy of teaching and leadership excellence, as Victoria leads the way in raising the bar on teacher quality.

The Andrews Labor Government will remove two of the worst level crossings in Melbourne’s east months ahead of schedule and open new train stations at Mooroolbark and Lilydale early, thanks to a massive construction blitz that will kick off mid-year. A team of over 650..

Victorian stroke survivors in Morwell will receive world-leading support to help them regain function and return to work, with the Andrews Labor Government establishing new support centres across the state.

Better facilities are on their way for students at Wandin North Primary School with the appointment of an architect to design the school’s important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Lilydale students are learning in world-class facilities as part of a $56.3 million investment in local secondary students through the Lilydale District and Yarra Valley Education Plan, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Young people across the Latrobe Valley struggling with their mental health can now access a ground-breaking new service that provides targeted, personalised online therapy and peer support, when and where they need it thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Moe and District Netball Association, Newborough Tennis Club and Adrenalin Paintball Club can look forward to a real home ground advantage with the completion of the 10 new lit multi-sport courts and pavilion at Monash Reserve in Newborough.

Better facilities are on their way for students at Moe (South Street) Primary School and Jindivick Primary School with works commencing on important upgrades thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Better facilities are on their way for students at Beaconsfield Primary School with works commencing on an important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Students in Traralgon will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with the next step of upgrades to Traralgon College’s Senior Campus.

The Latrobe Valley has received $9740 for two projects from the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council.

V/Line’s first all-female group of trainee drivers are spending their first weeks on the network visiting stations and driver depots across the state.