Media Releases

Jun 25, 2024

EXPANDING HABITATS FOR VICTORIAN ICONIC WILDLIFE

The Allan Labor Government is protecting and restoring landscapes into vibrant natural habitats for Victoria’s threatened species with more environmental projects funded through the $77 million Bushbank program. In Macedon, $1,130,750 has been allocated for the Mount Macedon Plantation Restoration Project to restore about 70 hectares of native vegetation in areas previously managed as a pine plantation on Mount Macedon.

Jun 21, 2024

TRENTHAM OPENS NEW COMMUNITY HUB

The Trentham community now has a one-stop-shop to access the town’s services and host local events, thanks to the completion of the new community hub backed by the Allan Labor Government.Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today represented Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney to open The Mechanics Trentham alongside community members and representatives from all levels of government.

Jun 21, 2024

NEW FIRE STATION FOR MOUNT MACEDON

Mount Macedon Fire Brigade has welcomed a new fire station, better equipping volunteer firefighters to respond to emergencies and protect the community.Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas visited the Mount Macedon Fire Station to officially open the facility and congratulate brigade members.

Jun 18, 2024

SUPPORT FOR MACEDON ANIMAL WELFARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT

Not-for-profit animal care organisations are receiving crucial support to purchase or upgrade their equipment and expand their services thanks to backing from the Allan Labor Government. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that Bunjil’s Rest Equine was successful in receiving a $13,980 Round 11 Animal Welfare Fund grant.

Jun 18, 2024

PRESERVING VICTORIAN COMMUNITY HISTORY

The Allan Labor Government is preserving the history of Victoria through providing funding for organisations at the heart of our communities to research, record and showcase local history. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has congratulated the Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society for their project The Horticultural Heritage of Mount Macedon: Charting the rich history.

Jun 18, 2024

BOOST FOR SPORTING CLUBS

The Allan Labor Government is backing Macedon sporting clubs to break down barriers to participation and get more community members involved in local sport.Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence recently announced the latest recipients of the Sporting Club Grants Program with more than 400 grants of up to $4,000 going to local clubs across the state including here in Macedon.

Jun 18, 2024

DELIVERING A NEW WAITING ROOM FOR WOODEND

The Allan Labor Government will be giving passengers more comfortable journeys following construction of a new and modern waiting room at the historic Woodend Station.Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the Labor Government’s $1.3 million project to upgrade Woodend Station’s waiting room is now complete.

Jun 12, 2024

10,000 SUPPORTED AS PHARMACY PILOT PASSES HALFWAY MARK

More than 10,000 consultations have been delivered as part of the Allan Labor Government’s Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot – ensuring Victorians are getting the basic care they need, without having to wait to get an appointment with a busy local doctor.Macedon has ten of the 766 participating pharmacies across the state, the pilot has been helping locals as it passes the halfway mark.

Jun 7, 2024

SUCCESS IN ROMSEY WITH DUO SCORING TIMBER INNOVATION FUNDING

The Allan Labor Government is continuing to provide support to local businesses and workers in timber industry communities with applications for Round 3 of the Victorian Timber Innovation Fund (VTIF) now open. Round 2 of the Timber Innovation Fund will support 29 successful applications from 28 native timber businesses totalling over $7 million, including two businesses in Romsey.

Media Releases

EXPANDING HABITATS FOR VICTORIAN ICONIC WILDLIFE

TRENTHAM OPENS NEW COMMUNITY HUB

NEW FIRE STATION FOR MOUNT MACEDON

SUPPORT FOR MACEDON ANIMAL WELFARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT

PRESERVING VICTORIAN COMMUNITY HISTORY

BOOST FOR SPORTING CLUBS

DELIVERING A NEW WAITING ROOM FOR WOODEND

10,000 SUPPORTED AS PHARMACY PILOT PASSES HALFWAY MARK

SUCCESS IN ROMSEY WITH DUO SCORING TIMBER INNOVATION FUNDING

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