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..

Keen cricketers and skaters in the Hepburn Shire region are celebrating today thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today officially opened a redeveloped skatepark in Daylesford and also cricket upgrades in Clunes made possible with a..

The Romsey Ecotherapy Park will soon feature an all-new climbing forest for people of all ages, thanks to a $200,000 investment from the Andrews Labor Government’s Pick My Project initiative. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today visited the site to announce lyPa Pty Ltd and..

Students learning and playing outdoors at Riddells Creek Primary School are set to receive much- needed protection from harmful UV radiation thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today announced Riddells Creek Primary School will receive $25,000 to construct permanent shade..