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UPGRADE TO CRAIGIEBURN STATION BUS INTERCHANGE

The Andrews Labor Government is upgrading the Craigieburn Station Bus Interchange to improve connectivity between bus and rail services and support continued growth. As part of the next stage of the Craigieburn Station Bus Interchange we’re constructing three new bus bays within the existing interchange,..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: KALKALLO YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (09:42): I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of my 2023 Kalkallo Youth Advisory Council. This year the group is focusing on the..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: AMANDA LEE

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (09:43): I would also like to take this opportunity to thank former assistant principal Amanda Lee, who has been working at Craigieburn Primary School for more than..

EARLY LEARNERS’ BEST START WITH NEW KINDERS ON SCHOOL SITES

World-class education helps our youngest Victorians learn, grow and get the best start in life – and the Andrews Labor Government is helping families ditch the double drop-off by making sure more kinder places are available on or near school grounds. Member for Kalkallo Ros..

SMALL AND MEDIUM EVENTS PROGRAM

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence today announced that Hume Diwali Mela and Wallan Winter Wonderland will receive funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s Small and Medium Events Program, which is aimed at attracting more events to Greater Melbourne. As part of this program,..

INVESTING IN WOMEN’S GRASSROOTS GRANT PROGRAM

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence today announced that local residents will benefit from an investment in grassroots community projects which support and empower women and improve gender equality. The Andrews Labor Government has funded 44 community and women’s organisations with a share in $400,000 for..

2023 VICTORIAN YOUTH FEST

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence MP recently announced that Elevation Secondary College in Craigieburn was a successful recipient of the 2023 Victorian Youth Fest Grant Program. The Andrews Labor Government has provided $2,000 in funding to help students at Elevation Secondary College celebrate R-U-OK day..

DOING WHAT MATTERS FOR KALKALLO

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering on its election promises for our community – investing in what matters for the people of Kalkallo. We haven’t wasted a day delivering the services and projects that matter to Victorians. With the Victorian Budget 2023/24,..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: SCHOOLS IN KALKALLO ELECTORATE

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (13:09): I was thrilled to recently visit the site of Lockerbie Central primary school for a site tour with the Minister for Education. Construction is now well..

WORKS UNDERWAY AT RB ROBSON STADIUM

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence and Member for Yan Yean Lauren Kathage visited RB Robson Stadium in Wallan on Thursday to see works underway as part of the $850,000 facility Upgrades Project. The Victorian State Government has contributed $480,000 to the Upgrades Project, with Mitchell..

MINISTER VISITS KALKALLO TO SEE TRAFFIC CONGESTION FIRSTHAND

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence MP was pleased to recently join the Minister for Roads and Road Safety the Hon. Melissa Horne to show her firsthand traffic congestion in Kalkallo along Donnybrook Road. Kalkallo is one of Victoria’s fastest growing suburbs, placing pressure on the..

STAGE 2 OF ELEVATION SECONDARY COLLEGE OFFICIALLY OPEN

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence MP joined the Minister for Education the Hon. Natalie Hutchins this week to officially open Stage 2 of Elevation Secondary College, thanks to an investment of over $25 million by the Andrews Labor Government. The school now boasts additional facilities,..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: NEWBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (09:45): I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the many students at Newbury Primary School who have recently taken on a leadership role at their..

FIRST SECONDARY SCHOOL IN MICKLEHAM WELCOMES STUDENTS

More than one million Victorian students head back to school this week, with families in Melbourne’s growing northern suburbs benefitting from five of 12 new schools opening for Term 1. Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence joined the Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins today to officially..

PRIORITY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE OPENS IN CRAIGIEBURN

Residents in our local community now have access to a first-rate, high-quality primary care alternative to receive priority care for non-life-threatening conditions, without the need to visit an emergency department, thanks to the new Craigieburn Priority Primary Care Centre (PPCC). Located at 70 Central Park..

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR LOCAL HISTORY GRANTS

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence MP has called on local groups in her community to apply for grants of up to $15,000 to fund projects to preserve and celebrate the rich history of Melbourne’s outer north. The Andrews Labor Government’s latest round of the Local..

INVESTING IN THE GREENHILL RECREATION PRECINCT

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will be backing a much-needed sporting hub for Melbourne’s growing north. We’ll invest up to $5 million towards Stage 1 of the Greenhill Recreation Precinct project, which will include gymnastics. The precinct will deliver an integrated facility for stadium sports,..