Media Releases

Dec 11, 2025

A FRESH CATCH OF FUNDING FOR MACEDON

The Allan Labor Government is building new fishing platforms, providing better fish habitat in our rivers and continuing research of native fish species across Victoria. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced Coliban Water will receive $85,800 to install a floating fishing pontoon at Lauriston Reservoir in Kyneton and $61,688 towards extending the boat ramp on Upper Coliban Reservoir at Premier Mine Road.

Dec 10, 2025

FREE TRAVEL FOR YOUNG VICTORIANS FROM JANUARY

The Allan Labor Government is making public transport free for more than one million young Victorians from 1 January, with the new Youth myki now available to purchase online. Available for purchase on the Transport Victoria website, the Youth myki ensures all passengers aged under 18 can travel for free across the network from the start of next year.

Dec 8, 2025

Grants Program Tackling Road Safety at Grassroots Level

The Allan Labor Government and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are recognising 316 grassroots football and netball clubs to share in $700,000 to drive down speeding in their community.

Dec 3, 2025

NEW FUNDING TO SUPPORT MACEDON RANGES LIBRARIES

The Allan Labor Government is giving Macedon Ranges libraries a major funding boost, with the latest round of the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program set to invest in 18 libraries across the state. All four Macedon Ranges libraries in Kyneton, Gisborne, Woodend and Romsey will benefit from $62,865, which will provide better access to library facilities and programs and increase community engagement with services.

Dec 2, 2025

More Meals For Families in Macedon

No one should go hungry, which is why the Allan Labor Government is delivering more support for food relief in Macedon.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the local organisations that will share in $9 million through the Community Food Relief Program, doubling the program’s funding this year to deliver fresh and nutritious food right across Victoria.

Nov 28, 2025

BIGGEST EVER GRANTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

Emergency services volunteers across the Macedon electorate will receive more trucks, equipment and modern facilities to help keep communities safe – thanks to the Allan Labor Government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today welcomed the recipients of this year’s VESEP grants, which will deliver new vehicles, equipment and facility upgrades across Victoria.

Nov 27, 2025

NEW MOUNT ALEXANDER MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING LOCAL NOW OPEN

The Allan Labor Government is making it easier for Victorians to get free, community-based mental health care with the opening of seven new Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals to support their communities. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced services have now commenced at the Mount Alexander Local.

Nov 27, 2025

FREE WEEKEND PT FOR CARERS AND DISABILITY PENSIONERS

The Allan Labor Government is delivering free weekend public transport – everywhere – for carers and Disability Support Pensioners, and we’ve built the Metro Tunnel so it’s easier to visit our hospitals.Premier Jacinta Allan, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Carers and Volunteers, Ros Spence and Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas today joined carers and nurses to celebrate free public transport for carers and disability pensioners – also marking the opening of the new Parkville Station pedestrian underpass.

Nov 24, 2025

PORTABLE BONDS & FAIR FUEL PLAN PASS PARLIAMENT

The Allan Labor Government is helping to keep more money in Victorian pockets, with important new laws to set up Victoria’s Portable Rental Bonds scheme, and the next phase of our Fair Fuel Plan, passing Parliament.