Media Releases

Jul 4, 2025

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO EMBRACE CLEAN ELECTRIC LIVING

The Allan Labor Government is supporting households in the Grampians Central West region to switch to cheaper electric appliances through a community-led program increasing Victorians’ understanding of electrification benefits and incentives.

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Jul 3, 2025

MACEDON SPORTS CLUBS SCORE BOOST

Dozens of regional sport clubs across Victoria including in Macedon will score better facilities - boosting participation, local communities and jobs, thanks to the Allan Labor Government.Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced 41 new projects will share in almost $24 million from Round 2 of the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund (RCSIF), investing in women and girls’ change rooms, sports courts and fields and more.

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Jul 1, 2025

STATEWIDE ON-FARM DROUGHT GRANTS NOW OPEN

The Allan Labor Government is backing Victorians farmers with $69 million of drought support packages as they battle through some of the driest conditions in living memory. Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence has announced the opening of the On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants program statewide, with updated guidelines based on farmer feedback and expanded eligible activities.

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Jul 1, 2025

NEW SERVICE TO RESOLVE RENTAL DISPUTES ACROSS MACEDON: FAST, FAIR AND FREE

The Allan Labor Government is helping Victorian renters and landlords across Macedon resolve simple disputes – fast, fair and free. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Consumer Affairs Nick Staikos have announced Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) is live today.

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Jul 1, 2025

IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY FOR MACEDON RANGES

The Allan Labor Government is improving connectivity for Victorians in the Macedon Ranges with more than 850 mobile and broadband projects now completed across the state.As part of the government’s Connecting Victoria program, the Macedon Ranges community has welcomed the completion of two mobile infrastructure upgrades since March 2025, allowing locals to better connect with loved ones, work and study.

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Jun 16, 2025

WOODEND HAWKS SCORE NEW SUPER NETBALL COURTS

Netballers in Woodend can look forward to doubling the action at Gilbert Gordon Oval with major court redevelopments now complete, thanks to the Victorian Government.On Saturday, Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas joined Macedon Ranges Shire Council and the Woodend Hesket Hawks Football Netball Club representatives to officially open 2 new netball courts, made possible by more than $980,000 from the Victorian Government.

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Jun 16, 2025

FUNDING BOOST FOR SPORTS FOCUS

The Allan Labor Government is helping more Victorians get involved in sport and active recreation, boosting participation opportunities across the state.‍State Members for Bendigo Jacinta Allan MP and Maree Edwards MP, Member for Macedon Mary- Anne Thomas MP, and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett MP today announced that Sports Focus has been successful in receiving $600,000 through the latest round of the Labor Government’s Together More Active program.

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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.

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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.

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