Media Releases

Oct 9, 2025

IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY AT KYNETON STATION

The Allan Labor Government has improved accessibility for passengers on the Bendigo Line, with a new ramp built at the entrance to Kyneton Station.The new switchback ramp will deliver better passing space for passengers and make it easier for passengers using mobility aids to access the station.

Oct 8, 2025

BOOSTING PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL SPORT

The Allan Labor Government is supporting more people to get involved in sport with grants for sports clubs and community organisations to strengthen and expand opportunities for people living with a disability in regional communities.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that applications are open for a second round of the Regional All Abilities Participation Grants and encouraged local clubs and organisations to apply.

Oct 8, 2025

THE SMALL BUSINESS BUS IS COMING TO DAYLESFORD

Allan Labor Government’s Small Business Bus will be rolling into Daylesford on Monday October 27, offering free expert business advice to small business owners and those wanting to start a business.

Oct 1, 2025

MAINTENANCE BLITZ FOR DAYLESFORD PRIMARY

The Allan Labor Government is making sure every Victorian student has access to world-class facilities in great learning environments – with more maintenance works to be carried out at schools across the state.Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced Daylesford Primary School is one of 30 more schools which will share in over $16 million to undertake 31 maintenance projects between them.

Sep 24, 2025

FREE PADS AND TAMPONS HAVE ARRIVED IN MACEDON RANGES AND HEPBURN

Locals living in the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shires are set to benefit from the Allan Labor Government’s rollout of free pad and tampon vending machines – helping remove barriers to work, education and community life.

Sep 24, 2025

MACEDON CREATIVES TO RECEIVE FUNDING BOOST

Community groups in Macedon are encouraged to bring their creative ideas to life in 2026, with the next round of the Small Regional Presenters program now open.‍ Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today invites regional community groups and not-for-profit organisations as the Macedon electorate to apply for the Allan Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program, enabling them to attract and present performing arts events in their communities.

Sep 24, 2025

VIC’S PICKS: MACEDON VOTES FOR ITS FAVOURITE

We all know Victoria has the best food – and now it’s time to settle the score.It’s why the Allan Labor Government is launching Vic’s Picks, a new celebration of the food, culture and community spirit that make us proud to be Victorian.

Sep 24, 2025

CALL FOR MACEDON LEADERS INTERESTED IN JOINING CREATIVE BOARDS

Macedon creative leaders and community members are invited to express their interest in joining the boards of some of Victoria’s most renowned creative and cultural organisations.The Victorian Government is seeking people from across the state with a passion for the creative sector, and a diversity of backgrounds and professional experience, to join Creative Victoria’s talent pool of potential board candidates.

Sep 23, 2025

BETTER ROADS BLITZ ROLLS OUT ACROSS VICTORIA

The Allan Labor Government is rolling out a major road maintenance blitz to rebuild, repair, and resurface roads right across Victoria – backed by the largest single-year investment in road maintenance in the state’s history.Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne today launched the Labor Government’s $976 million road maintenance blitz in Kyneton where crews will begin fixing potholes and upgrading road surfaces across the state.

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