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LOCAL KIDS TO EMBRACE NATURE WITH EXPANDED BUSH KINDERS

Children in Craigieburn will have the chance to learn and play in the great outdoors, thanks to an expansion of bush kinder programs by the Allan Labor Government. Ros Spence Member for Kalkallo today announced that both the Craigieburn West YMCA Early Learning Centre and..

NEW BUS SERVICES ROLLED OUT IN MELBOURNE’S NORTH

The Allan Labor Government has delivered a new express shuttle bus service between Craigieburn and Donnybrook stations – providing a faster and more direct option for locals in one of the state’s rapidly growing regions. The new Route 501 Donnybrook Station to Craigieburn Station via..

FUNDING FOR ELEVATION SECONDARY COLLEGE

The Allan Labor Government is helping more kids get active and fostering the talents of Victoria’s future sports stars through Active Schools Grants. On Friday, Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence announced that as part of this program, Elevation Secondary College will receive $30,000 to help..

FUNDING FOR CRAIGIEBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Allan Labor Government is working to support students with a disability and additional needs through the Inclusive Schools Fund, delivering inclusive play areas, sensory gardens, and outdoor learning spaces. On Wednesday, Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence announced that as part of this $9 million..

NEW MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR KALKALLO MP

Earlier this week incoming Premier Jacinta Allan announced her first Cabinet, with Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence appointed as Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Carers and Volunteers in addition to retaining her role as Minister for Community Sport. In these roles, Minister Spence will..

SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY BLITZ TO IMPROVE FREEWAY ACCESS

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with a $6 million Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street Improvement Project next month, slashing congestion for Kalkallo locals. The project includes construction of a new left turn lane for southbound travel onto the Hume Freeway at the intersection..

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,..

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,..

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..

NEW SCHOOL SPECIAL BUS SERVICE FOR STUDENTS AT MOUNT RIDLEY COLLEGE

Getting to and from school will now be easier for students at Mount Ridley College, thanks to the introduction of a new school special bus service. On Monday this week, a new morning and afternoon school bus started providing a direct public transport option for..

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,..

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..