Trentham Primary School will share in $515 million, the single largest boost to school maintenance ever undertaken, thanks to an unprecedented investment by the Andrews Labor Government.   Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today visited Trentham Primary School, which received $146,442 for maintenance and bushfire..

More Victorians will be enjoying upgraded sport facilities thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s record investment in country football and netball clubs.   Hepburn Recreation Reserve, home to Hepburn Football Netball Club, is one of 17 projects that is receiving funding in the latest round..

Creswick Nursing Home residents are set to benefit from a major upgrade thanks to $3.2 million in grants from the Victorian Government. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today visited Creswick Nursing Home to turn the first sod of upgrade works funded through two Victorian Government..

Gisborne is now accessible for all with the opening of Victoria’s latest Changing Places facility at Gisborne Adventure Playground. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today officially unveiled the new state-of-the-art Changing Places toilet facility. Changing Places are larger than standard accessible toilets, and have extra..

Children at Hepburn Kindergarten are set to benefit with an expansion and upgrade ahead of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten starting in 2021, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today announced Hepburn Kindergarten will receive $240,190 funding to undertake a major upgrade through..

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Victorian farmers to invest in new equipment and technology to improve sustainability and reduce energy costs with the rollout of Agriculture Energy Investment Plan grants. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today visited the Colman family’s merino sheep farm in..

Works to install a new pedestrian crossing on Victoria Street in Trentham are now complete, better connecting the Primary School and Hepburn Health’s Trentham Aged Care to the town. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas was joined by Hepburn Shire Mayor Don Henderson and Councillor Licia..

On the eve of World Mental Health Day, a new specially designed Keep In Touch van has been officially launched in the Macedon Ranges Shire thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Supported by $400,000 from the Labor Government, the KIT van is an..

Hepburn Shire’s bold plan to be the first zero-net emitting council in Australia has scored the Premier’s Sustainability Award in the 2019 Community Category. Working with Renew, a not-for-profit in sustainability for over 35 years, Hepburn Shire has developed a best practice model to reach..

Artisanal producers in the Hepburn Shire will be better equipped to identify business challenges, support each other and connect to the community thanks to a new Hub for Premium Produce supported by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today visited Danny’s Farm..

Students in Riddells Creek will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with work under way upgrading Riddells Creek Primary School. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today turned the first sod to start construction on the school’s $2.2 million upgrade, which..

Students across the Macedon electorate have enjoyed hundreds of books over the past few months as part of the Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas visited Coimadai Primary School, where every student took part in this year’s Challenge. They were among the 113,000..

Students from across the Macedon Ranges have enjoyed hundreds of books over the past few months as part of the Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas visited schools from across the region to donate books to the students and congratulate them on completing..

Students from Daylesford Primary, Yandoit Primary, Drummond Primary, Hepburn Primary, Bullarto Primary and Daylesford Dharma School have enjoyed hundreds of books over the past few months as part of the Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas visited schools from across the Daylesford and..

The Andrews Labor Government is backing a new plan to tackle the digital divide in central Victoria as part of a commitment to give regional Victorians equal access to the infrastructure and services available in Melbourne. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today welcomed the Central..

The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to improve educational outcomes for students in the Macedon Ranges region with the formation of a new taskforce. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced the Macedon Ranges Community Education Taskforce, following an independent report and local consultation..

The Andrews Labor Government is investing $38,660 into restoring and protecting the natural environment of the Macedon Ranges. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today congratulated the successful recipients of the 2019-20 Victorian Landcare Grants. The annual grants program delivers critical funding to Landcare and other..

A Learn Local provider in Kyneton has shared in a $2.8 million funding boost to deliver training for priority learners including early school leavers, women seeking to re-enter the workforce and unemployed workers, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today..