Government inches towards public schools funding deal with states Australian Capital Territory Despite promises from successive governments since the Gonski review, the SRS has never been met in Australian public schools.
New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins October 2, 2023 By Callum Godde, Kaitlyn Offer and Rachael Ward News Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled her first ministry, with assistant treasurer Danny Pearson overseeing the state’s multibillion-dollar construction program.
$1.5 million in grants to support Victorian businesses’ transition to EVs May 25, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Victoria The allocation of the funding will depend on factors such as need, location, size, and commitment to an electric-vehicle transition as demonstrated by the business.
Victorian ‘rapid’ bus service trial to ignore timetables June 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The trial will include the introduction of ‘rapid running’ buses that will not wait to meet set times if they are running ahead of schedule.
Manufacturing of Victoria’s new train fleet to kick off in late 2022 May 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Victoria has unveiled a $986 million plan to rollout 25 new energy-efficient trains, with the mostly locally manufactured fleet to start late next year.
Advocacy group pushes for Victoria to adopt more ambitious emission reduction targets May 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Victoria’s new emissions reduction targets is ‘progress’ but the state is too vulnerable to climate change impact and must do more.
V/Line boss suspended amid IBAC investigation August 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The commission has launched an investigation into V/Line chief executive officer James Pinder, prompting his suspension.
