Media Releases

Jun 6, 2025

MORE YOUTH LED EVENTS FOR MORE YOUNG VICTORIANS

The Allan Labor Government is backing more youth-led events across Victoria - helping young people come together and shape the activities that matter to them during Youth Fest 2025. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas announced that Daylesford Secondary College, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Mount Alexander Shire council will receive grants to design, plan and deliver the following events during Youth Fest in September 2025.

Jun 6, 2025

CALLING ON LOCAL CLUBS TO TACKLE ROAD SAFETY

The Allan Labor Government is calling on grassroots football and netball clubs to promote road safety in their communities for a share of $700,000 thanks to the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Club Rewards Program.

Jun 6, 2025

MORE MONEY ON OFFER AS EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER GRANTS OPEN

Hardworking volunteers right across Victoria will benefit from more money for trucks, equipment and modern facilities to help keep themselves and their communities safe with the Allan Labor Government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) opening today.Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that $30 million is available for this year’s grants –double last year’s amount and the most ever available in one round – thanks to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund.

Jun 6, 2025

REAL COST OF LIVING HELP FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS WHO NEED IT

The Allan Labor Government is focused on what matters most: real help with cost of living so no child misses out.The Victorian Budget 2025/26 is investing in real cost of living help for families who need it most, including $152.3 million to increase the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund and $15 million to deliver the popular Get Active Kids Vouchers for another two years.

Jun 6, 2025

MACEDON: POWERED BY THE SEC

Today, the Allan Labor Government announced the SEC has signed retail contracts to power all Victorian Government operations with cheap, renewable electricity.From 1 July 2025, the SEC will be powering Victoria’s schools, hospitals, museums, trains, trams, traffic lights and more with clean, reliable, publicly owned renewable energy.

Jun 2, 2025

REGIONAL GRANTS FOR ALL ABILITIES SPORT IN MACEDON

People living with a disability in Macedon can look forward to more opportunities to be involved in the sports they love, with the Allan Labor Government announcing the recipients of grants supporting even more people to participate on and off the field.

Jun 2, 2025

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW METCALFE FIRE STATION

Metcalfe volunteer firefighters will soon have the modern facility they need to keep their community safe, with construction starting on a new fire station. On Sunday, Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas visited the site of the new station to meet with members of the brigade and formally mark the start of construction works.

May 21, 2025

STRENGTHENING ACTION AGAINST INVASIVE WEEDS AND PESTS

The Allan Labor Government is helping community groups to protect their local environments, industries, and cultural heritage from biosecurity threats through anotherround of the Partnerships Against Pests grants program. Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence today announced the opening of Round 4 of the $5 million program, which will help community led organisations build the skills and resources to manage invasive species in their area.

May 20, 2025

FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS MOST TO FAMILIES IN MACEDON

The Allan Labor Government is focused on what matters most to families in Macedon, delivering real help with the cost of living and more investment in frontline services.

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