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SERVICE PROVIDER ANNOUNCED FOR WALLAN SECONDARY COLLEGE KINDERGARTEN

The Allan Labor Government is delivering more kinders right across the state – helping parents ditch the dreaded double drop-off with 20 new or expanded kindergartens set to open their doors in Term 1, 2025. Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence today announced that Kids First..

CLOVELLY DRIVE PLAYSPACE IN CRAIGIEBURN NOW OPEN

Craigieburn’s Clovelly Drive Playspace has been transformed thanks to a $160,000 investment from the Allan Labor Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund. Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence recently opened the $334,235 playspace, which was jointly funded and delivered in partnership with Hume City Council. The Clovelly Drive..

MAINTENANCE BOOST FOR SCHOOLS IN CRAIGIEBURN

The Allan Labor Government is ensuring students across Victoria will continue to have access to world-class facilities after maintenance works are carried out at our schools. Ros Spence MP recently announced that both Mount Ridley College and Willmott Park Primary School will both receive funding..

MASSIVE BOOST FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN MICKLEHAM & CRAIGIEBURN

The Allan Labor Government is ensuring that every Victorian student can learn in the best facilities – with low-fee Catholic schools across the state to receive funding to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities. Ros Spence MP recently announced Kolbe Catholic College, Oscar Romero Catholic..

HELPING FAMILIES IN KALKALLO

Whether it’s helping with the cost of living, making sure our kids can be their best, record funding for our healthcare system or continuing to invest in more of the services families rely on – the Victorian Budget 2024/25 invests in our community.

A NEW ACTIVE OPEN SPACE AT GRAND BOULEVARD RESERVE IN CRAIGIEBURN

This brand new 5-hectare Active Open Space includes an irrigated kick out lawn, a community picnic area with BBQs, drinking fountains, shelters, tables, and seating, accessible public amenities, multipurpose sports courts, a skate park, a BMX pump track, and landscaping.

CREWS GEAR UP FOR WATSON STREET REPAIR WORKS

Major works are set to get underway in Wallan as part of the Allan Labor Government’s $770 million road maintenance blitz, which is helping to repair and rebuild roads right across the state.

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.

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.

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.

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..