Heavy vehicles have been routed away from residential streets as part of improved access to Daylesford’s Industrial Precinct, thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. The $800,000 project beneath East Street Rail Bridge have been completed, increasing the clearance between the road and the..

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring Daylesford children of all abilities get the best out of their time at kinder, thanks to an upgrade at Daylesford Community Childcare Centre. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, today announced Daylesford Community Childcare Centre was one of 54 services..

The Andrews Labor Government is giving families a say in the design of the brand-new school in the South of Gisborne, one of eight schools set to open in some of state’s fastest-growing communities in 2022. Minister for Education James Merlino today opened community consultation..

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with a major package of road safety upgrades from Romsey to Monegeetta including two roundabouts, an overtaking lane and new barriers to provide a safer journey for everyone travelling around the region. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas said..

The Andrews Labor Government will make it easier for families living in the Hepburn Shire to secure a kindergarten place for three and four-year-old children by supporting Hepburn Shire Council to develop a central enrolment scheme to simplify enrolment processes. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas,..

The iconic Kyneton Botanic Gardens in the Macedon Ranges will be rejuvenated, thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Round One of the Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens Grants Program will see 17 gardens across the state receive grants worth $1.4 million. Kyneton Botanic Gardens..

The Andrews Labor Government will provide new tankers and equipment to several brigades in the Macedon Ranges as part of a state-wide investment in new emergency services equipment. Minister for Emergency Services Lisa Neville has announced 294 new grants totaling more than $13.75 million as..

Boaters and anglers can look forward to better access and fishing opportunities at Upper Coliban Reservoir and Barkers Creek in central Victoria thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. The funding boost of $250,000 will be used to provide new boat ramps at Premier Mines Road..

Students in bushfire-prone areas will be safer, with the Andrews Labor Government making sure schools in fire danger areas are better prepared for bushfires. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, announced today that five schools in the Macedon electorate will be among 81 schools across the..

Students across the Hepburn Shire will have brighter and healthier smiles when the Smile Squad free dental program is rolled out to more schools in term one next year. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas MP today announced the Smile Squad – Victoria’s new fleet of..

A petition has been launched in Toolern Vale, calling for a speed reduction and road treatment on Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road to increase safety for pedestrians. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, and Member for Melton, Steve McGhie, visited Toolern Vale to hear from community members about..

A waste to energy facility in Creswick is transforming organic waste and boosting local job and business opportunities, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. A biodigester that turns organic waste into valuable products in Creswick is helping to remove waste from..

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is expanding their kerbside organic waste collection to include food organics and diverting thousands of tonnes of waste from landfill, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today visited..

A new Ultra-Light Tanker will help Langley-Barfold Fire Brigade keep the local community safe, thanks to more than $118,500 in Andrews Labor Government funding. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas officially handed over the 500-litre tanker today and congratulated the volunteer brigade for their dedicated service..

The Andrews Labor Government is expanding professional mental health support at Victorian secondary schools in Macedon, under its $51.2 million Mental Health Practitioners in Schools initiative. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that from Term 1, 2020, Gisborne Secondary College and Kyneton High School..

From Term 1, 2020, Toolern Vale and District Primary School will join thousands of Victorian schools delivering the Andrews Labor Government’s Respectful Relationships program. Respectful Relationships supports schools and early childhood settings to promote and model respect, positive attitudes and behaviours, teaching children how to..

Kyneton Contemporary Inc. is among 40 recipients across the state to share in the latest round of the Andrews Labor Government’s VicArts grants to boost Victorian creativity. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today said the grant, through Creative Victoria’s program, is part of the Labor..

Children at Woodend Kindergarten will soon enjoy a brand-new $503,000 nature-based inclusive outdoor learning space, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today visited the kindergarten to mark the beginning of construction on behalf of Minister for Education James Merlino and..