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MORE THAN 1200 PARKING SPACES FOR CRAIGIEBURN COMMUTERS

A new 745 space car park has opened at Craigieburn Station, boosting the total number of parking spaces at the station to more than 1,200 and making it easier for commuters to find a car park and catch the train.

Construction Tenders Out For 10 New Government Schools

Tenders for construction have been put out as part of a $491.6 million investment to build 10 of the 13 new schools, contributing to the Labor Government’s promise to opening 100 new schools across the state by 2026. This includes Merrifield West Secondary School (interim name).

New School Names Revealed Ahead Of 2022 Launches

Our community's newest schools have been named: Gilgai Plains Primary School (formerly Kalkallo Common Primary School) and Greenvale Secondary College (formerly Greenvale Secondary School)

SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY IN YUROKE

Ros Spence today announced that Keelonith Primary School in Greenvale and Elevation Secondary College in Craigieburn will receive further funding support to make their school more inclusive for all students.

DELIVERING A NEW MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACT FOR YUROKE

Member for Yuroke, Ros Spence today welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Mental Health that Victorians can have their say on a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, which will be the cornerstone for the redesigned mental health and wellbeing system that Victorians deserve.

CREATING JOBS AND CARING FOR YUROKE

The Victorian Budget 2021/22 will support an average of 38,000 jobs every year over the next four years, while also investing in the care, services and infrastructure our community needs.

YUROKE CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

Four grassroots sport clubs and organisations in Yuroke are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in more than $6,000 from the Victorian Government.

VICTORIA SET TO DELIVER CASH FOR CANS

The Victorian Government today announced the final design of the scheme, which was supported by 85 per cent of participants during public consultations.

MAKING KINDER ENROLMENTS EASIER FOR YUROKE FAMILIES

Minister for Early Childhood Ingrid Stitt today announced Hume City Council is one of 41 local government areas that will share in $720,000 and receive a Central Enrolment Development Grant.

YUROKE SCHOOLS IN MAINTENANCE BOOST SHARE

Member for Yuroke, Ros Spence, today announced three schools in Yuroke are among the 230 schools that will share in $10.4 million of Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) funding.

NEW $250 POWER SAVING BONUS TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE VICTORIANS

Member for Yuroke, Ros Spence MP, today announced the new $250 Power Saving Bonus will be available to eligible concession cardholders in Yuroke between 1 February 2021 and 31 January 2022, providing immediate energy bill relief to those who need it most.