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GOODSTART EARLY LEARNING GREENVALE

The Victorian Government is working to support early childhood education in Melbourne’s outer north through the Building Blocks Grants Improvement Stream, providing funding for upgrades, refurbishments, and renovations to early learning facilities. Member for Yuroke, Ros Spence MP recently announced a local recipient in her..

DIAMOND INVESTMENT TO DELIVER FOR WALLAN

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver an upgrade to the Watson Street and Hume Freeway interchange for road users, cyclists and pedestrians in Wallan. We’ll get on with delivering what matters for Wallan, with a $130 million contribution towards a full diamond interchange on..

ROUNDABOUT UPGRADES TO EASE TRAFFIC PRESSURE IN KALKALLO

Member for Yuroke Ros Spence today announced the Victorian Labor Government is investing $6 million to upgrade the Donnybrook Road/Mitchell Street roundabout to improve traffic flow and cater to the demand of nearby growing estates. This roundabout improvement will ease traffic congestion along the road..

MODERN TRAINS TO HIT THE SHEPPARTON LINE

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering more reliable and comfortable journeys for Shepparton Line passengers with VLocity trains to start travelling to and from Shepparton for the first time this month. From Sunday 23 October, all services on the Shepparton Line will be modern VLocity..

HOWZAT! NEW CRICKET TRAINING FACILITY IN WALLAN

Wallan District Cricket Club can now ramp up their training and development ahead of summer, with new wickets at their home ground at Greenhill Reserve, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today officially opened the new outdoor training pitches..

NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR RESIDENTS IN KALKALLO

A brand-new community centre in Kalkallo is one step closer to being complete thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Yuroke Ros Spence MP visited the site at the Kalkallo North Community Centre last month where works to construct this Council-led project are currently..

A SLAM DUNK FOR CRAIGIEBURN

Craigieburn Basketball Association, Craigieburn Netball Association, Craigieburn Ladies Badminton Club and more than 1600 of their members are set to benefit from upgrades to the Craigieburn Sports Stadium, now underway thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Yuroke Ros Spence MP visited the stadium..

NEW CRAIGIEBURN AMBULANCE STATION ANOTHER STEP CLOSER

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting ambulance resources in Melbourne’s outer north to ensure paramedics have the facilities and support they need to quickly respond to local emergencies and save lives. Minister for Ambulance Services Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that a site has been chosen..

PLANNING FOR A FUTURE SOMERTON ROAD UPGRADE

Planning is underway for a future Somerton Road Upgrade to improve traffic flow, safety, and travel times for road users throughout Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The Andrews Labor Government is seeking feedback from our community to help inform planning and shape the development of design options..

MULTICULTURAL HUB FEASIBILITY STUDY

Member for Yuroke Ros Spence MP today announced that up to $200,000 has been provided in the Victorian Budget 2022/23 for a feasibility study into the development of a multicultural hub in our local community. The feasibility study is to determine the level of need,..

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS PROGRAM

The Victorian Government is supporting multicultural communities and organisations to hold cultural events and festivals for their local communities through round one of the Multicultural Festivals and Events Program. Member for Yuroke, Ros Spence MP today announced local recipients in her electorate through the program…

KALKALLO’S FIRST SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITIES OPEN

The community of Kalkallo now has its first permanent recreation facility thanks to a new multi-purpose pavilion built to meet the needs of Kalkallo’s growing and diverse community. On Saturday member for Yuroke, Ros Spence MP attended the opening of the Kalkallo Recreation Reserve Pavilion..

BUILDER APPOINTED FOR CRAIGIEBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Families in the outer north are one step closer to accessing integrated healthcare closer to home, with a builder appointed for the construction of the Craigieburn Community Hospital. Member for Yuroke, Ros Spence MP today announced that Lendlease Building Contractors has been appointed to lead..

BREAST SCREENING BOOST IN CRAIGIEBURN TO SAVE LIVES

Thousands more Victorians in Yuroke will have better access to life-saving breast cancer screening and specialist care close to home under a multi-million-dollar investment from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Yuroke Ros Spence MP today announced a permanent breast screening service in Craigieburn –..